E-mail a friendJanuary 29, 2008
Former White House advisor Bruce Bartlett says Blacks would be surprised to know the racial history of the Democratic Party. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne tells why her new CD is a tribute to Dusty Springfield.
Bruce Bartlett
Bruce Bartlett
Former White House advisor explains why the Democratic Party's history is relevant. (2:04)
Economist Bruce Bartlett was an official in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations and helped President George W. Bush craft his early tax cuts. He writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column and for such popular Web sites as RealClearPolitics.com. Ranked number nine on International Economy magazine's list of the most important think tank scholars in the U.S., Bartlett is also a prolific author. His new book, Wrong on Race, is an exposé of the racial roots of the Democratic Party.
Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne
In '00, Shelby Lynne won the Best New Artist Grammy, even though she was 12 years into her career. Country music fans have known her since the late '80s. Raised in Alabama, the outspoken artist was forced into independence at a young age because of family tragedy. She moved to Nashville, sang in local clubs and made demos. Lynne's albums received critical acclaim yet inconsistent radio play, but her Grammy changed that. "Just a Little Lovin'"—a tribute to the late Dusty Springfield—is her latest project.