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51 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 4, 2008 27 mins
The Iowa-caucus results and how they will impact the presidential race are discussed with the Washington Post's Dan Balz, Slate's John Dickerson, CNBC's John Harwood and Time magazine's Karen Tumulty.
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 11, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the New Hampshire primary, including why the opinion polls preceding the vote were wrong about the Democratic race; and the "Super Tuesday" mega-primary on Feb. 5.
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 18, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the 2008 presidential race; the economy and its impact on the presidential race; and President Bush's Middle East trip.
Episode 4
Fri, Jan 25, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the economic stimulus package; the presidential race, including the week's two debates, Bill Clinton's role in Hillary Clinton's campaign and the South Carolina Democratic primary.
Episode 5
Fri, Feb 1, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed with the Washington Post's Peter Baker, CNBC's John Harwood, the L.A. Times' Doyle McManus and Time magazine's Karen Tumulty.
Episode 6
Fri, Feb 8, 2008 27 mins
The 2008 presidential race is discussed by Dan Balz (Washington Post), Michael Duffy (Time magazine), Jackie Calmes (The Wall Street Journal) and John Dickerson (Slate magazine).
Episode 7
Fri, Feb 15, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed, including Barack Obama's winning streak, what might become of the Democratic primary delegates in Florida and Michigan and, on the GOP side, Mike Huckabee's candidacy.
Episode 8
Fri, Feb 22, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the New York Times article on John McCain's relationship with a lobbyist; the presidential race, including the Austin debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama; and Fidel Castro's decision to retire.
Episode 9
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed. Included: the issues important in Ohio; the Hispanic vote; the changing strategies of the candidates.
Episode 10
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed and analyzed.
Episode 11
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 27 mins
Topics include Geraldine Ferraro's remarks about Barack Obama; the presidential race; the fallout from the Eliot Spitzer scandal; the resignation of Adm. William Fallon, the head of U.S. Central Command; and the status of the troop surge in Iraq.
Episode 12
Fri, Mar 21, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the economy, Barack Obama's speech on race in America, the Michigan-Florida Democratic delegate quandary and the Supreme Court case on the Second Amendment.
Episode 13
Fri, Mar 28, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the Democratic presidential race, and whether the heated back-and-forth between the Clinton and Obama campaigns is good or bad for the Democratic Party; and the economic plans of the presidential candidates.
Episode 14
Fri, Apr 4, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the Democratic presidential primary battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama; and presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's campaign. From Cleveland State University's Waetjen Auditorium.
Episode 15
Fri, Apr 11, 2008 27 mins
Gen. David Petraeus' testimony to Congress about the Iraq War; President Bush's decision to halt U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq; the Hillary Clinton campaign; the Senate housing plan.
Episode 16
Fri, Apr 18, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the Pennsylvania presidential primary, John McCain's economic platform, Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. visit and the Supreme Court's decision regarding lethal injection.
Episode 17
Fri, Apr 25, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the 2008 presidential race and campaign finances; and the nomination of Gen. David Petraeus to lead U.S. Central Command.
Episode 18
Fri, May 2, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy; the presidential race; the Supreme Court's ruling on a photo-identification requirement for voters; and the economy.
Episode 19
Fri, May 9, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed.
Episode 20
Fri, May 16, 2008 27 mins
The 2008 presidential race, including Hillary Clinton's vow to stay in until the last primary, John Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama and the goals of a John McCain presidency, is discussed. Also: the fears of Republicans following losses in several recent special elections to fill vacant congressional seats.
Episode 21
Fri, May 23, 2008 27 mins
Topics include Barack Obama's drive to the Democratic nomination; Hillary Clinton; free trade; diplomacy; and foreign policy regarding Cuba; lobbyists working for presidential campaigns.
Episode 22
Fri, May 30, 2008 27 mins
Topics include former White House press secretary Scott McClellan's memoir, "What Happened"; the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting, which will decide on the Florida and Michigan delegates; and John McCain's presidential campaign.
Episode 23
Fri, Jun 6, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed.
Episode 24
Fri, Jun 13, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the economy; the economic plans put forth by John McCain and Barack Obama; the courting of Hillary Clinton supporters by McCain and Obama; the vice-presidential selection process; and the Supreme Court decision regarding the rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Episode 25
Fri, Jun 20, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the campaign finances of the presidential candidates and the candidates' spouses. Also: "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert (1950-2008) is remembered.
Episode 26
Fri, Jun 27, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the Supreme Court decisions regarding the death penalty, the Second Amendment and the Exxon Valdez oil spill; the lifting of some trade sanctions against North Korea; and Hillary Clinton's appearance at a Barack Obama campaign rally.
Episode 27
Fri, Jul 11, 2008 27 mins
Barack Obama's presidential campaign; John McCain's economic plan; the Iraq War; Iran's military exercises.
Episode 28
Fri, Jul 18, 2008 27 mins
Economic challenges facing the U.S., including inflation, high gas prices, bank failures and home-mortgage problems. Also: foreign and domestic policies proposed by John McCain and Barack Obama.
Episode 29
Fri, Jul 25, 2008 27 mins
Barack Obama's overseas trip; John McCain's presidential campaign; the next president's foreign-policy challenges; the House mortgage-rescue bill.
Episode 30
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the presidential race, the projected $482-billion deficit for 2009 and the seven-count indictment of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) for allegedly failing to report some $250,000 in gifts from an oil-field contractor.
Episode 31
Fri, Aug 8, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race; the economy; Iraq's projected budget surplus; the FBI's investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks.
Episode 32
Fri, Aug 15, 2008 27 mins
The Russian-Georgian conflict; how Barack Obama and John McCain would approach the conflict; the presidential candidates and Hispanic voters.
Episode 33
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 27 mins
A preview of the Democratic National Convention. From Denver.
Episode 34
Fri, Aug 29, 2008 27 mins
A recap of the Democratic National Convention; a preview of the Republican National Convention. Also: John McCain's vice-presidential choice.
Episode 35
Fri, Sep 5, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed.
Episode 36
Fri, Sep 12, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the impact of Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) on the presidential race, Barack Obama's campaign strategy, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Episode 37
Fri, Sep 19, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the financial crisis and the policy proposals of John McCain and Barack Obama.
Episode 38
Fri, Sep 26, 2008 27 mins
Topics include the economic bailout plan and the McCain-Obama debate.
Episode 39
Fri, Oct 3, 2008 27 mins
The Biden-Palin debate; the financial-rescue plan.
Episode 40
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 27 mins
The financial crisis; the presidential race.
Episode 41
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 27 mins
The economy; John McCain's and Barack Obama's economic proposals; ACORN's controversial voter-registration efforts.
Episode 42
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race is discussed. Included: Barack Obama's fund-raising; Sarah Palin's impact on the GOP ticket.
Episode 43
Fri, Oct 31, 2008 27 mins
The presidential race, including the role that undecided voters may play in the outcome.
Episode 44
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 27 mins
Analysis of the presidential election; America's future under Barack Obama.
Episode 45
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 27 mins
The financial bailout plan; President-elect Barack Obama's transition and what it may say about his governing style; possible new economic-stimulus measures, including aid to the auto industry; eight undecided congressional races.
Episode 46
Fri, Nov 21, 2008 27 mins
President-elect Obama's cabinet selections and strategy are discussed.
Episode 47
Fri, Nov 28, 2008 27 mins
President-elect Barack Obama's economic-recovery plan is discussed.
Episode 48
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 27 mins
The Mumbai terrorist attack; President-elect Barack Obama's national security team; the Big Three automakers' bailout requests; the housing market.
Episode 49
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 27 mins
Corruption allegations against Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-Ill.) and their political ramifications; the bailout package for automakers; the unemployment numbers and the nation's unemployment-insurance system.
Episode 50
Fri, Dec 19, 2008 27 mins
Topics include President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet appointments, Senate seats that need to be filled, the Democratic-controlled Congress and the economy.
Episode 51
Fri, Dec 26, 2008 27 mins
The election of Barack Obama and the challenges awaiting him; the legacy of George W. Bush.