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NOW:Behind the Bailout
Take an inside look at one organization working to make sure Main Street is protected just as much as Wall Street in the bailout package before Congress. September 30, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Washington Week:What Went Wrong
One journalist describes a White House meeting on the financial crisis as "incredibly botched." Find out how it happened and get insight on the rest of the week's political news. September 29, 2008 View or add comments to this video
American Experience:The First Debate
McCain and Obama are set to meet for the first debate of 2008. But it is also the anniversary of the first major presidential debate in U.S. history. Learn how that meeting changed American politics. September 26, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Online NewsHour:Debating a Delay
In 1980, Carter protested a debate with Reagan by not showing up. On Wednesday, McCain called for the first 2008 debate to be put on hold due to the financial crisis. See how things played out 28 years ago. September 24, 2008 View or add comments to this video
FRONTLINE/World:View From Iran
With this week's presidential debate focusing on questions of foreign policy, find out what the people of Iran think about America and the upcoming election. September 23, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Washington Week:Candidates' Economic Solutions
What solutions have the presidential candidates proposed for the financial crisis on Wall Street? A panel of journalists answers that and other viewer questions about the state of the economy. September 22, 2008 View or add comments to this video
NOW:Women, Power & Politics
Take an intimate look at the high-stakes risks, triumphs, and setbacks for women leaders of today and tomorrow. Airing Sept. 19th, NOW on PBS asks if woman are changing the face of politics. September 18, 2008 View or add comments to this video
American Experience:Going Negative
As the general election cycle heats up, take a look back at how the 1988 presidential race turned into what some call "one of the dirtiest campaigns in U.S. history." September 16, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Nightly Business Report:Managing the Meltdown
How will this week's financial crisis play out? Reporter Darren Gersh finds out how the worst day on Wall Street in years could affect the regulators' reputation. September 16, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Washington Week:Shifting Momentum
How are the Democrats changing their strategy against McCain and Palin? Journalists address this and other viewer questions in this Webcast Extra. September 15, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Independent Lens:Get My Vote
Julian Hinson of Nashville says the next president should urge the government to put more restrictions on corporations. How will politicians get your vote? September 12, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Thirteen/WNET:Rebuilding Ground Zero
After years of delays, construction is underway at Ground Zero in New York City. Real Estate Developer Larry Silverstein gives an overview of the site and the plans. September 10, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Bill Moyers Journal:Changing the Campaign
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, lays out how John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his VP has changed the campaign and answers other major questions about the general election. September 9, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Washington Week:Convention Wrap-Up
As the presidential campaign heads into the general election season, journalists answer audience questions about surprises from the conventions, the candidates' personal qualities and the role of the media. September 8, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Charlie Rose:The Final Call
Charlie Rose and his guest panelists discuss John McCain's speech at the Republic National Convention. September 5, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Twin Cities Public Television:Rules of the Game
Security's tight at the RNC, and in this convention journal cartoon commentator David Gillette lays out his rules for successfully covering the convention... with some surprising results. September 4, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Tavis Smiley:Ron Paul in St. Paul
Texas Congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul discusses his appeal to younger voters, his counter-convention in St. Paul, and his differences with Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama on foreign policy and energy. September 4, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Online NewsHour:Youth Appeal
Charlie Smith, head of the College Republicans, lays out what John McCain can offer young voters on the issues of rising college tuition, the environment and new media. September 3, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Tavis Smiley:Questioning the Controversy
Senior McCain adviser and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina questions the treatment of VP pick Sarah Palin and points out what the Republican party has to offer women voters. September 3, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Online NewsHour:Getting to Know Sarah Palin
Anchorage Daily News columnist Michael Carey answers your questions on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's record in the state, her private convictions and how closely she was vetted. September 2, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Tavis Smiley:Go Behind the Scenes
Tavis Smiley's "Young Voices" blogger Tamika Thompson gives an in-depth tour of the Republican National Convention and on-site PBS set. September 2, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Online NewsHour:Convention Concerns
The GOP has postponed most of Monday's convention activities due to Hurricane Gustav. Watch McCain adviser Adam Mendelsohn discuss what the party is legally required to accomplish, and what else may be delayed. September 1, 2008 View or add comments to this video
Washington Week:VP Effect
What will be the ramifications of John McCain's choice of Alaska Governor Sara Palin for his Vice President? Journalists answer that and other viewer questions leading into the Republican National Convention. September 1, 2008 View or add comments to this video
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