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Political analyst Cokie Roberts explores the Nader impact on this year's election. Racecar driver Bill Lester discusses NASCAR's efforts to attract a more diverse audience.
Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts
As the daughter of two former members of Congress, Emmy-winning journalist Cokie Roberts has an insider's insight. She covers Congress, politics and public policy for ABC News and NPR. She's also been a contributor to PBS' The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour and a CBS News reporter. Roberts is the author of several best sellers, including Founding Mothers, which chronicles women in American history, and, the new companion volume, Ladies of Liberty. With her husband, Roberts also writes a syndicated weekly column.
Bill Lester
Bill Lester
Racecar driver Bill Lester followed his passion. The UC Berkeley grad gave up a thriving career in the high-tech industry to pursue becoming a professional driver. After success on the SCCA circuit, Lester got his first shot at NASCAR competition. He scored his first career pole during the 2003 season - the first Black driver to win a NASCAR pole since '62. Next, Lester will attempt success on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.