Barack Obama’s historic election has received international attention from citizens and news media alike. In the US, commentators have said that his victory could happen “only in America.” Blogger Greg Weeks disagrees and explains what he believes are progressive elections in Latin America. Read.
* China unveils massive economic plan
* U.S. classified military missions revealed
* After the fall: Hungary reluctant to give up its past
* Mourning South African Singer/Stateswoman Miriam Makeba
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Jeff Zeleny (NYTimes), Jeanne Cummings (Politico), John Dickerson (Slate), Jim Barnes (National Journal), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Obama Plans First Actions as President
* Future Tax Policies Come Into Question
* Cabinet Officials Soon to Be Decided
Watch here. (Originally aired 11/7/2008)
Religion played a significant role throughout the long election campaign and here to help assess that role is R&E. In some of the Midwestern swing states that were decided by just a handful of votes, Obama came close to getting 30 percent of the white evangelical vote. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/7/2008).
Does Barack Obama’s victory mean a new and permanent political alignment in American politics? Bill Moyers speaks with Kevin Phillips about how America has changed since Phillips penned “The Emerging Republican Majority” 40 years ago. Watch.
In this one-hour dialogue with New Yorkers hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, the Governor addresses the state’s worst financial crisis in decades. Questions were submitted via Thirteen.org and in person, and encompass a wide range of topics–Watch now.
David Brancaccio sits down with Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who some say is being considered for a top Justice Department position, to get early insight on what we might expect from an Obama Administration. Watch.
* How can Obama prevent a nuclear Iran?
* The horrible effects of fighting dirty in Congo
* Seed of hope: a new Alzheimer’s prevention?
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Since 2003, journalist David Brancaccio, as host of the weekly newsmagazine NOW on PBS, has been asking the tough questions about global warming, financial markets, and healthcare workforce issues. Now he’ll answer your questions. Submit them here..
* Global economic recession
* A faltering Congo
* Mexico plane crash
* New faith in Brazil
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