THIRTEEN Archive » Before the Ballot: Election 2008

Jan. 15 guests: Mort Zuckerman, Niall Ferguson, Danny Meyer

Brian Lee — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:16:08 +0000

In this episode, Andrew Ross Sorkin talks to Mort Zuckerman about the NYC real estate market, historian Niall Ferguson about his new history of money series, and restaurateur Danny Meyer about the upscale food industry in our downscale economy.

Featured interviews on January 15th program:

Mortimer Zuckerman
Mortimer B. Zuckerman is chairman and editor-in-chief of U.S. News & World Report and is the publisher of New York’s Daily News. He is also the co-founder and chairman of Boston Properties Inc., and will lend insight into New York’s real estate industry and the city’s ever-changing landscape.

Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson is an economist, historian, and best-selling author, and will discuss the meaning of money — where it came from, where it goes, and why it has always been the backbone of civilization. His new book and documentary are both titled, The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World. (You can watch the two-hour version online here.)

Danny Meyer
Danny Meyer is chief executive officer of Union Square Hospitality Group, which includes well-known New York City eating establishments such as Union Square Café, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park and Shake Shack, among others. The restaurateur will discuss the restaurant industry and its role in the lives of New Yorkers during troubling times.

New York Times business columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin hosts this seven-part television series featuring interviews that address the evolving economic crisis affecting New Yorkers. The show focuses on issues such as the city’s infrastructure and the effect the crisis is having on cultural programs.

Airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. through the end of February 2009 (with the exception of January 22).

Impact of the 2008 Elections, Part I

Brian Lee — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:34:20 +0000

The first in a 3-part examination of what the 2008 elections mean for New Jersey and the nation. The guests for this program are Democratic political consultant Phil Alagia and Republican advisor Steve Some. Watch. (originally aired: 11/8/2008)

See Part II.
See Part III.

Obama Around the World: Nov. 5, 2008

Brian Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:54:58 +0000

The global view on the election of Obama:
* Elation in Africa
* Pessimism in Pakistan
* Hopes in Russia
Watch.

Sweet Home Obama: Kenya’s Hopes and Expectations

Brian Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:00:59 +0000

Journalist Edwin Okong’o goes back to his birthplace in southwestern Kenya to see what his countrymen are saying about the presidential race. “Sweet Home Obama”, the video he came back with, looks at Kenyans’ hopes and expectations of Obama — rooted in the belief that if he becomes president, he will alleviate the country’s problems. Watch.

Results of ‘Video Your Vote’ Project

Brian Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:32:27 +0000

More than 1,000 videos by the public, documenting their voting experiences, came in to PBS’ ‘Video Your Vote‘ Project. Read about the results, and watch some of the videos. The project site has examples of voters moved by the process, documents of intimidation, and more.

World Leaders Hail Obama Win

Brian Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:47:16 +0000

A day after Democrat Barack Obama’s decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results “historic”, and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems around the globe. Read.

Sen. Barack Obama Is Now President-Elect

Brian Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:56:53 +0000

Inspiring a huge turnout in new voters at voting stations nationwide, Obama takes the election.
* Listen to and read his speech
* See final voting numbers, state-by-state
* Dems also make major gains in both Houses

The Panelists Discuss Unexpected Swing States, Historic 2008 Election

Brian Lee — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:12:33 +0000

Join David Broder (Washington Post), John Harwood (CNBC and NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Time), Doyle McManus (LA Times), and host Gwen Ifill to discuss:
* Unexpected States Could Swing Election
* Biden, Palin Have Mixed Impact on Campaigns
* 2008 Election Proves Historic in Many Ways
Watch here.
(Originally aired: 10/31/2008).

Money and Politics; Can Washington Change?

Brian Lee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:41:01 +0000

If the new president is truly serious about reform, where should he start? Two veteran watchdogs, Joan Claybrook of Public Citizen and Bob Edgar of Common Cause, join Bill Moyers on the JOURNAL to help prioritize the most pressing fixes in Washington. Watch. (Originally aired: 10/31/2008).

2008 Election Makes Presidential History

Brian Lee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:52:29 +0000

In the day before the final vote, the historic nature of the 2008 election is on the minds of pundits and voters alike. The Annenberg School’s Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Brown University’s Glenn Loury reflect on a historic election cycle. Watch. (Originally aired: 10/31/2008).