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Election 2008

 

GUESTS

  • Eric Liu
    Friday, July 4, 2008
    The True Patriot co-author describes patriotism and how it's expressed by citizens.
  • Lee A. Daniels
    Friday, July 4, 2008
    Journalist explains the role national African American organizations play in the lives of Blacks today.
  • Rep. Joe Baca
    Wednesday, June 25, 2008
    Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair describes the rate of political progress within the Hispanic community.
  • Robert Bryce
    Tuesday, June 17, 2008
    Energy journalist analyzes the oil price and production rhetoric that the candidates have used on the presidential campaign trail.
  • Scott McClellan
    Monday, June 16, 2008
    Former White House press secretary remembers Tim Russert and explains the importance of seeking and uncovering the truth.
  • Gov. David Paterson
    Thursday, June 12, 2008
    Legally blind New York governor describes how he manages public speeches without notes.
  • Sen. Jim Webb
    Wednesday, June 11, 2008
    Virginia senator, rumored to be on the Democratic VP list, explains how the "two Americas" paradigm must be updated.
  • Richard Clarke
    Thursday, June 5, 2008
    Former National Security Advisor describes the impact political appointees in government posts have on America's security.
  • Harold Ickes
    Monday, June 2, 2008
    DNC Rules Committee member and advisor to Sen. Clinton describes what he sees as a possible course of action for his candidate and when he feels she will make her final decision about the nomination.
  • Arianna Huffington
    Friday, May 23, 2008
    Syndicated columnist and "Right is Wrong" author compares the right and left "lunatic fringes."
  • Susan Page
    Wednesday, May 21, 2008
    "USA Today" Washington bureau chief explains the significance of Sen. Obama's lead in pledged delegates and describes the mood on the Hill after the news of Sen. Kennedy's health challenge.
  • Gov. Mike Huckabee
    Monday, May 19, 2008
    Former Arkansas governor and GOP presidential contender explains his recent remarks about Sen. Obama that have come under fire.
  • Bill Moyers
    Tuesday, May 13, 2008
    Journalist and TV host reflects on the role his interview with Rev. Wright played in the public's view of the Chicago pastor.
  • Sen. Harry Reid
    Monday, May 12, 2008
    Senate Majority Leader comments on when he thinks the Democratic Party will have a nominee.
  • Majora Carter
    Thursday, May 8, 2008
    Environmental activist discusses whether the presidential candidates are addressing issues that are important to inner-city America.
  • President Jimmy Carter
    Wednesday, May 7, 2008
    Nobel laureate and former president shares his thoughts on what will happen to the Democratic Party after the nominee is chosen.
  • Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez
    Monday, May 5, 2008
    Former Iraq commander and author of Wiser in Battle, says there are lessons the U.S. has yet to learn politically from the war in Iraq.
  • Cokie Roberts
    Wednesday, April 30, 2008
    Journalist and best-selling author talks about the Democratic primary season and explains why she likes to write about women in history.
  • Sen. Evan Bayh
    Monday, April 28, 2008
    Indiana senator explains his disappointment that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld his state's voter ID law.
  • Phil Donahue
    Thursday, April 24, 2008
    Pioneering talk show host explains how the politics of fear led the U.S. into the Iraq war and keeps Americans complicit.
  • Jonathan Alter
    Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Newsweek senior editor analyzes Sen. Clinton's victory in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary.
  • Dave Davies
    Monday, April 21, 2008
    Philadelphia Daily News' senior writer discusses the mudslinging in the run-up to the Democratic presidential primary in Pennsylvania.
  • Mayor Michael Nutter
    Wednesday, April 16, 2008
    Philadelphia's mayor weighs in on next week's Democratic primary in his state.
  • Bill Press
    Monday, April 14, 2008
    Political commentator says that for now, the conservative movement as we knew it is dead.
  • Howard Dean
    Wednesday, April 9, 2008
    Democratic National Committee chair discusses the challenges of the Clinton-Obama race for the party's nomination.
  • Rep. Joe Sestak
    Wednesday, April 9, 2008
    Pennsylvania representative weighs in on today's testimony by Gen. Petraeus before the House Armed Services Committee.
  • Sen. Chuck Hagel
    Wednesday, March 26, 2008
    Nebraska senator discusses his decision to retire and his new book, America: Our Next Chapter.
  • Karen Thurman
    Monday, March 17, 2008
    Florida Democratic Party chair explains the controversy over her state's presidential primary and discusses the latest developments.
  • Rep. Patrick Murphy
    Friday, March 14, 2008
    The first Iraq War vet elected to Congress talks about Sen. Obama's chances in the upcoming Democratic primary.
  • E.J. Dionne. Jr.
    Friday, March 14, 2008
    Washington Post columnist ponders whether the Christian right is dying and talks about New York's incoming governor.
  • Ken Mehlman
    Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Former RNC chair explains why John McCain will appeal to both conservatives and independents in the general election.
  • Samantha Power
    Friday, February 29, 2008
    Journalist explains why she wrote about the late U.N. High Commissioner Sergio de Mello in her new book.
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008
    Ohio senator discusses the upcoming primary in his state and his superdelegate status.
  • Dee Dee Myers
    Monday, February 25, 2008
    Former White House press secretary weighs in on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
  • William Poundstone
    Friday, February 15, 2008
    Gaming the Vote author explains how Americans have sometimes elected the wrong president.
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
    Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Florida Senator gives his take on how the neck-and-neck Democratic presidential race will be decided.
  • Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
    Monday, February 11, 2008
    Los Angeles mayor challenges the notion that Latinos don't vote for African Americans.
  • Jim Wallis
    Friday, February 8, 2008
    Sojourners magazine founder says this week's primary vote results suggest the U.S. is on the brink of "a great awakening."
  • David Brody
    Thursday, February 7, 2008
    Christian Broadcasting Network correspondent analyzes the GOP Super Tuesday primary results.
  • David Gergen
    Wednesday, February 6, 2008
    Former White House advisor assesses results of the Super Tuesday vote.
  • Frank Luntz
    Monday, February 4, 2008
    Consultant discusses the issue of race in the general election.
  • Michael Dukakis
    Monday, February 4, 2008
    Former Democratic presidential nominee compares President Kennedy and Sen. Obama.
  • Sen. Hillary Clinton
    Friday, February 1, 2008
    Sen. Hillary Clinton discusses the Super Tuesday primaries and her neck-and-neck race for the White House.
  • Mona Sutphen, Nina Hachigian
    Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    The Next American Century authors weigh in on how the next U.S. president will need to revamp foreign policy.
  • Bruce Bartlett
    Tuesday, January 29, 2008
    Former White House advisor says Blacks would be surprised to know the racial history of the Democratic Party.
  • Sen. Edward Kennedy
    Monday, January 28, 2008
    Massachusetts senator discusses his decision to endorse Sen. Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
    Thursday, January 24, 2008
    Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. previews the Democratic primary in South Carolina and reflects on his own historic bid for the White House.
  • Carl Bernstein
    Wednesday, January 23, 2008
    Author of the controversial book on Hillary Clinton, A Woman in Charge, discusses Bill Clinton's role on the campaign trail.
  • Theodore Shaw
    Tuesday, January 15, 2008
    The NAACP Legal Defense Fund's president discusses challenges to Indiana's voter ID laws.
  • Madeleine Albright
    Thursday, January 10, 2008
    Former Secretary of State shares advice she offered Sen. Clinton on being the first woman president.
  • Bill Bradley
    Wednesday, January 9, 2008
    Former U.S. Senator and Barack Obama supporter reacts to the New Hampshire primary election results.
  • Gen. Colin Powell
    Monday, January 7, 2008
    Former Secretary of State weighs in on Barack Obama's run for the Oval Office, the role of the U.S. and Iraq in Pakistan, and other issues.
  • Sen. Barack Obama
    Thursday, October 18, 2007
    White House hopeful discusses getting beyond the gridlock of the Democratic Party of the 90s, his support among Black voters and his genealogical connection to Vice President Dick Cheney.

 

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Published July 27, 2008

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