Elections

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Politics and Platforms at the Convention

Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:33 p.m.
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Every four years, committees get together to draft the platforms of the Democratic and Republican national conventions. And those documents are usually quickly forgotten by all but the most die-hard political insiders. But this year, lots...

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Political Culture of Minnesota

Monday, Sep 1, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
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It's the state gave us both Hubert Humphrey and Jesse Ventura. So it goes without saying that the Gopher State's political culture doesn't exactly follow the conventions of national politics. Join Kojo as we learn more about how...

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Protesters, Free Speech and Security

Monday, Sep 1, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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Attorneys and activists are already at odds over the protests planned for this year's Republican convention. Some say the city of St. Paul is trying to make it hard for people to exercise free speech. But city officials say they have...

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Labor & Presidential Politics

Monday, Sep 1, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
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Labor issues are at the core of both presidential campaigns. And a debate is brewing over how workers should be allowed to organize. We'll talk about how the labor movement is shaping the race, and discuss a controversial proposal that...

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Hurricane Gustav and the RNC

Monday, Sep 1, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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As the Gulf Coast braces for the massive storm headed its way, Republicans are putting their convention in St. Paul on ice. Neither President Bush nor Dick Cheney will travel to the event on Monday as planned, and nearly all convention...

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Aug 29, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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Our presidential road show continues, as we wrap up our coverage in Denver and prepare to hit the ground running in St. Paul. Join Kojo for a behind-the-scenes look at the Democratic convention and a preview of the Republicans'...

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Your Turn

Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.
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As we continue our special convention coverage from Denver, it's "Your Turn" to weigh in on the news, whether it's your view on the Democratic Convention, the start of the new school year or the kickoff of the Redskins' new season.

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Local Leaders in Denver

Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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The center of the political universe is no longer in Washington -- at least until the end of the Democratic and Republic conventions. Scores of local leaders are in Denver, working to raise their own political fortunes and those of the...

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Personal Political Stories

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:42 p.m.
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During the prime-time hours at this year's Democratic convention, a handful of low-profile attendees have been offered to tell their stories on national television. We'll talk with several of these individuals about their starring roles...

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Democrats Abroad

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:40 p.m.
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They may live thousands of miles away from the United States, but American "expats" can play a significant role in our nation's politics. Join Kojo as we talk with Democratic delegates who live abroad, and hear more about the role that...

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Impact of Cross-Over Voters

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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While Democrats are trying to unite their party, some are confident that former Clinton supporters may pull the lever for a candidate other than Barack Obama. We look at the phenomenon of Split Ticket Voting -- that is, voting for...

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History's Legacy on Today's Convention

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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This is an auspicious week in political history. It was on this day in 1920 that American women won the right to vote; it was in August 28, 1963 that Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech; and it was forty...

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Politics and Online Behavior

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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They say "birds of a feather flock together" -- and this may be particularly true in the Internet era -- despite the ocean of information available on the Web. Tech Tuesday explores why people often unwittingly default to sites...

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The Parties' Parties

Monday, Aug 25, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.
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The official place of business may be the convention hall, but much of the real networking at this year's conventions will take place at a series of lavish parties. Many of those parties are being paid for by lobbyists, despite efforts to...

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Dialog:City- Denver's Arts Scene

Monday, Aug 25, 2008 at 12:39 p.m.
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This week, Denver is playing host to more than 4,000 Democratic delegates and party leaders. But it's also hosting a group of cutting-edge artists, who are using the party's national convention to spark public dialogues about politics and...

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