Election 2008 Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? October 31, 2008 • Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith. Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96398742/96403088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96398742/96403088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008: Issues Candidates Differ On Relief For Working Families October 31, 2008 • With workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do the presidential nominees propose to ease Americans' work-family tensions? Sizable differences separate the two on issues such as family leave, sick time and child care.
Election 2008: Issues Mormons Divided On Same-Sex Marriage Issue October 31, 2008 • California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight. Mormons Divided On Same-Sex Marriage Issue Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96405866/96510649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Mormons Divided On Same-Sex Marriage Issue Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96405866/96510649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict October 31, 2008 • Following his conviction on corruption charges, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is back in his home state, campaigning for re-election. Stevens is the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, but cracks are showing in his base of support. He faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mark Begich. Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96383781/96403091" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96383781/96403091" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Palin Supporters Rally In Limbaugh's Hometown October 31, 2008 • Sarah Palin came to Cape Girardeau, Mo., a conservative town in a swing state, to energize the conservative base. Polls show the presidential race to be neck and neck in Missouri. Palin Supporters Rally In Limbaugh's Hometown Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96379984/96404214" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Palin Supporters Rally In Limbaugh's Hometown Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96379984/96404214" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Brain Trust: Who Will Advise The Next President? October 31, 2008 • McCain trusts an inner circle of close advisers for guidance, like Sens. Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham. Obama tends to cast a wide net and may look to people such as Colin Powell and Warren Buffett.
Opinion Against The Grain Post-Election Unconventional Wisdom: A Guide October 31, 2008 • If Barack Obama wins, pundits are sure to make sweeping pronouncements about what it all means. Does a Democratic victory signal a massive, lasting political realignment? Maybe not. Has blue America vanquished red America? Not necessarily.
Science Michigan Ballot Takes On Stem Cell Research October 31, 2008 • There is a new proposal on the ballot in Michigan that would expand the use of human embryos in medical research, but would limit the manner in which they could be acquired. The proposal appears to be popular in public opinion polls. Michigan Ballot Takes On Stem Cell Research Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96392644/96392636" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Michigan Ballot Takes On Stem Cell Research Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96392644/96392636" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Obama Swings Through Battleground States October 31, 2008 • With four days to go until Tuesday's presidential election, Democratic nominee Barack Obama is not slowing down. He campaigned in three battleground states Thursday. He began the day in Florida, went on to Virginia and finished with a late-night rally at the University of Missouri. Obama Swings Through Battleground States Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369294/96369283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama Swings Through Battleground States Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369294/96369283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 John The Candidate, Joe The Plumber October 31, 2008 • Republican presidential hopeful John McCain knows that Ohio is critical to winning Tuesday's presidential election. But with four days to go, McCain won't have time to enjoy the fall foliage as he makes a two-day bus tour through the Buckeye State. Joe Wurzelbacher of Ohio, known as Joe the Plumber, made some appearances with McCain Thursday. John The Candidate, Joe The Plumber Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369297/96369284" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
John The Candidate, Joe The Plumber Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369297/96369284" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 One Weekend To Go Before Election Day October 31, 2008 • The presidential election is four days away. Polls indicate Barack Obama is leading John McCain. Is there anything that could happen between now and Tuesday that could change the dynamic in the race? One Weekend To Go Before Election Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369313/96369328" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
One Weekend To Go Before Election Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369313/96369328" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races Blunder May Cost Rep. Bachmann Minnesota Race October 31, 2008 • Freshman Rep. Michele Bachmann seemed to be on a sure path for reelection. But the Minnesota Republican made headlines by suggesting Barack Obama and other members of Congress may be anti-American. Since then, her election prospects have taken a sharp turn for the worse. Blunder May Cost Rep. Bachmann Minnesota Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369316/96369329" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Blunder May Cost Rep. Bachmann Minnesota Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96369316/96369329" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008: Congressional & State Races GOP Risks Losing Grip On North Carolina October 31, 2008 • Problems for the Republican Party may be best exemplified in the Tar Heel State, where the presidential race is suddenly close. GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole is trailing in her re-election bid. And at least one GOP House seat is in jeopardy of switching parties. GOP Risks Losing Grip On North Carolina Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96357211/96369285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
GOP Risks Losing Grip On North Carolina Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96357211/96369285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Law School Past Shapes Obama's View On Justices October 30, 2008 • If Democrat Barack Obama wins the presidency, he will bring a decade of experience as a constitutional law lecturer to the White House. Analysts say that promises an active role in picking Supreme Court nominees. Law School Past Shapes Obama's View On Justices Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96337196/96344492" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Law School Past Shapes Obama's View On Justices Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96337196/96344492" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Diversions Superstitions You Can Believe In October 30, 2008 • Barack Obama shoots hoops for good luck, and John McCain has been known to break out his special L.L. Bean shoes. Guests and listeners discuss the role of superstition in politics. Which "lucky charms" will be brought into the White House? Superstitions You Can Believe In Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96330051/96332882" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Superstitions You Can Believe In Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96330051/96332882" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
