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100 days
What would the first 100 days of a Mitt Romney presidency look like?
September 7th, 2012
 
Since Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first term in 1933, Americans have looked to a president’s first 100 days as marker of how they will govern. What can we expect from Mitt Romney or President Obama? Need to Know reports. What would the first 100 days of a Mitt Romney presidency look like?
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Need to Know reports from the site of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
September 7th, 2012
 
Need to Know reports from the site of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Need to Know reports from the site of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
Video: Interview: Walter Shapiro & Tim Carney
Interview: Walter Shapiro & Tim Carney
Interview: Walter Shapiro & Tim Carney
Walter Shapiro and Tim Carney discuss the President's policies and his chances in Ohio.
August 31st, 2012
 
Reporting from Tampa, anchor Jeff Greenfield sits down with journalist Walter Shapiro and senior political columnist Tim Carney. Walter Shapiro and Tim Carney discuss the President's policies and his chances in Ohio.
Video: Memorable moments
Memorable moments
Memorable moments
A look at the convention speeches that propelled some politicians into the limelight.
August 31st, 2012
 
A look at the most riveting, controversial and influential convention speeches of all time. A look at the convention speeches that propelled some politicians into the limelight.
Video: Up for grabs
Up for grabs
Up for grabs
Can the democrats come out on top in Ohio?
August 31st, 2012
 
Reporting from Ohio – the battleground state that may very well decide the 2012 presidential election — we examine the Democrats' efforts to win the white, working-class vote. Can the democrats come out on top in Ohio?
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Watch this week's episode
Watch this week's episode
Looking ahead to next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, we report on the effort by Dems to carry the state of Ohio.
August 31st, 2012
 
Looking ahead to next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, we report on the effort by Dems to carry the state of Ohio. Looking ahead to next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, we report on the effort by Dems to carry the state of Ohio.
Video: Money & Medicine first look
Money & Medicine first look
Money & Medicine first look
Money and Medicine tackles the challenges of containing runaway health care spending.
August 25th, 2012
 
As Congress continues its battle over the budget deficit, policy makers are turning their attention to one of the largest driving forces behind the nation’s debt – government health care spending. Money and Medicine tackles the challenges of containing runaway health care spending.
Video: Interview: John Cassidy
Interview: John Cassidy
Interview: John Cassidy
New Yorker writer John Cassidy speaks on the Paul Ryan VP candidate choice.
August 24th, 2012
 
New Yorker writer John Cassidy speaks on what the Paul Ryan pick means for the Republican Party. New Yorker writer John Cassidy speaks on the Paul Ryan VP candidate choice.
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A careful look at Republican efforts to carry Ohio, a state deemed critical to their chances of winning the general election.
August 24th, 2012
 
A careful look at Republican efforts to carry Ohio, a state deemed critical to their chances of winning the general election. A careful look at Republican efforts to carry Ohio, a state deemed critical to their chances of winning the general election.
Video: Ohio's presidential past
Ohio's presidential past
Ohio's presidential past
A look at Ohio's place in the history of presidential elections.
August 24th, 2012
 
Once upon a time Ohio was called “the mother of presidents.” Between 1840 and 1920, eight 'Buckeyes' won the White House. A look at Ohio's place in the history of presidential elections.
Video: The battle for Ohio
The battle for Ohio
The battle for Ohio
Will the GOP win Ohio in the 2012 election?
August 24th, 2012
 
Ohio is known as the “Buckeye State,” but for presidential candidates looking to secure a place in the White House, the state's nickname could be the “make-it-or-break-it state.” Will the GOP win Ohio in the 2012 election?
Obesity meets public policy
Obesity meets public policy
Obesity meets public policy
Ross Hammond on obesity in America
August 17th, 2012
 
Scott Simon speaks with obesity expert Ross Hammond on the role that public policy can play in nutrition. Ross Hammond on obesity in America
 
 

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