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Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality. Featuring four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere, this wee

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Is Hillary Finished? Did McCain Vote for Bush?

There�s a sense in the Democratic Party that Hillary has to get out of the race. But as even Obama acknowledges, she�s likely to win at least two more primaries. So who�s really electable? And Arianna has gotten into a tiff with McCain: she heard him say at a dinner in LA, and others have confirmed, that he said he didn�t vote for Bush�a fact he strenuously denies. Arianna contends that there are two McCains, and that the one you see now isn�t riding the Straight Talk Express anymore....

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[ Fri, 09 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT ]

Pastor disaster; Dems divided; Gas Tax, McCain and Economy

The Democrats are divided, as today�s show will clearly prove. The focus on the Reverend Wright may be news but is it important, or just a distraction to fueling Republican strategists� dreams? Is a gas tax amnesty a gimmick or a legitimate cost-savings plan for Americans? John McCain proposes a tax break voucher for individuals to buy their own health insurance, but would he even be covered under such a plan given his pre-existing condition? And despite the gloom, is the economy doing better?...

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[ Fri, 02 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT ]

Democrat Meltdown; McCain Policy; Race/Nuclear; News

Wall-to-wall breakdown on the Democrats, as well as the flaws of both Democrats and McCain. The quickfire news rant continued the debate on race, nuclear policies and questioned whether McCain had abandoned his original values....

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[ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EDT ]

Obama slipup; McCain/Economy; Food riots; Pope; News

Obama's 'bitter' fall out dominated Democratic debate was he misunderstood or is he plain elitist, the debate continued ferociously with our panel. Economic discussion includes McCain's recent proposals on military spending, support for homeowners and student loaners, Wall street hedge fund managers earning billions while the global economy is sinking and food riots; are Bio fuels contributing to the food crisis? Plus quick fire news rant....

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[ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT ]

Iraq; Free Trade; McCain/Mortgage; Clinton $; News

Petraeus and Crocker testified before Congress this week about progress in Iraq, Bush signs onto the Petraeus plan, the candidates give it their own spin, and so do our panelists. The free trade debate: Mark Penn loses all the way round, strangely all panelists agree on this topic. Greenspan says�don�t blame me� for the mortgage debate and McCain changes his tune, now says, don�t blame borrowers either. The Clintons tax return shows exactly how well they�ve been doing � is it really our business...

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[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:40:00 EDT ]

Iraq; Free Trade; McCain/Mortgage; Clinton $; News

Petraeus and Crocker testified before Congress this week about progress in Iraq, Bush signs onto the Petraeus plan, the candidates give it their own spin, and so do our panelists. The free trade debate: Mark Penn loses all the way round, strangely all panelists agree on this topic. Greenspan says ---don---t blame me--- for the mortgage debate and McCain changes his tune, now says, don---t blame borrowers either. The Clintons tax return shows exactly how well they---ve been doing --- is it really...

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[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:00:01 +0000 ]

US Job Losses; Dr King---s Dream; Primary News

On the economic front, 80,000 jobs have been lost; 5.1% unemployment is higher than ever. Are we in recession. Whose fault is it. There---s bipartisan blame all around. And a NY Times poll says most Americans believe we are on the wrong track---Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 40 years ago (today as we go to air). Is his dream for equality still alive. Has socioeconomics trumped race. And the world---s speediest lightning round on the latest primary news....

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[ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0000 ]

US Job Losses; Dr King�s Dream; Primary News

On the economic front, 80,000 jobs have been lost; 5.1% unemployment is higher than ever. Are we in recession? Whose fault is it? There�s bipartisan blame all around. And a NY Times poll says most Americans believe we are on the wrong track�Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 40 years ago (today as we go to air). Is his dream for equality still alive? Has socioeconomics trumped race? And the world�s speediest lightning round on the latest primary news....

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[ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EDT ]

Iraq Split; Candidates on Economy; Primary Roundup

Iraqi forces are battling rebel elements from Shi�ite cleric Sadr�s army. Is Iran behind the mayhem? Will the US decide to align with Sadr in taming Iraq? Is McCain�s response to the mortgage crisis his Herbert Hoover moment? How does his economic plan stack up against Clinton�s and Obama�s? Howard Dean wants the nomination wrapped up byJuly; who should drop out? Will Gore step in?...

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[ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EDT ]

Obama on Race; Iraq Five Years Later; Osama speaks

Barack Obama gives his speech in reaction to the Reverend Wright controversy. Will it help him or hurt him? Five years after US-led coalition forces invaded Iraq, is it Mission Accomplished yet? And a very brief word on Osama bin Laden�s latest threat tape to Europe....

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[ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:45:00 EDT ]

The Economy; Ferraro; Obama's Pastor; Spitzer-Men in Power

The Fed's bailing out Bear Stearns but Pres Bush gives upbeat economic assessment. Are we in recession yet? After diminishing Obama, Geraldine Ferraro steps down from the Clinton campaign. After Obama renounces his Pastor's controversial comments, the Pastor steps down from his Chicago church. Plus, Spitzer's resignation: what's the trouble with men in power?...

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[ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:00:00 EDT ]

The Democratic Death Match

Does Hillary have the edge; Can Barack be tough enough? Will Michigan and Florida get do-overs? Will it be the economy stupid? Or national security issues? Plus, Samantha Power calls Hillary a monster� she�s off Barack�s team. It�s an all-Dem show this week, and all four are in studio to talk about it....

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[ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:30:00 EDT ]

McCain vs the New York Times; Demo Debate; Foreign News Round-up

Will another shoe drop in the New York Times' story on McCain and the blond lobbyist. The CNN Debate between Hillary and Obama once again demonstrates there's very little substantive difference between their policy positions. Lightning round on the news from abroad: Bush supports Kosovo; in Pakistan, the people win; and Fidel's farewell. ...

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[ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:00:00 +0000 ]

Election Round-Up

Tony gives us a view from the floor at the conservative conference where conservative Mitt dropped out and moderate McCain came to ask for their support. Will the straight-talk express become the path to pandering. Bob has surprisingly kind words for McCain, plus a mini-round on VP prospects. ...

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[ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:00:00 +0000 ]

Primary RoundUp/Super Tues Preview; Endorsement War

It---s down to two on the Demo---s side --- Hillary and Obama---s debate showed a distinctly UN-divisive discussion. Is Obama---s star on the rise. Is Hillary really a hawk. On the Republican side, does Mitt Romney have a chance or will Mormonism derail him. And what---s the dilemma for McCain---will party loyalists come out for him. ...

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[ Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:00:00 +0000 ]

Post NH politics; A Bloomberg Run. Bush MidEast Trip

Arianna says the media lost in NH; Hillary---s tears, Obama---s endorsements; will Mike Bloomberg run for President. Tony invents the Huckabee Squash-o-meter; and was this MidEast trip Bush---s attempt at foreign policy or just a legacy gamble. And did you know Hillary Clinton was named after Sir Edmund Hillary....

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[ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:30:00 +0000 ]

Iowa Earthquake - Is it Over or Just Starting.

Is ---we--- the new ---I---. Has Obama changed the way politics is done. Can Huckabee hang on to his lead. What---s next for Hillary --- and what about the rest of the Republicans. ...

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[ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:00:00 +0000 ]

2008 Look Ahead - Elections, Entitlements, Economy

2008 Look Ahead - Elections, Entitlements, Economy...

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[ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:30:00 +0000 ]

CA Fires; Putin; Iran; SCHIP Redux; War $; GOP Field

California---s fires and the politicization of natural disasters. Putin objects to a US plan for missile defense shield in Europe --- is a pipe dream. New US sanctions against Iran. The Dems revise SCHIP --- will it pass or is this just a political game. The cost of war is projected to be $2.4 TRILLION --- is it worth the money. And conservative columnists complain about the crummy GOP Presidential candidate field....

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[ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

SCHIP; Clarence T; Hillary/Mitt; Blackwater; War Tax

President Bush vetoes SCHIP --- what, as one ten year old said, is he thinking; but will there be an override. Clarence Thomas exposes his emotions; Is Hillary unstoppable. Will Romney get religion. Blackwater---s blues. And what about a tax to pay for the war....

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[ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Iran Pres; UAW/GM Deal; Iraq/Dems; Nobel 4 Gore.

Iran---s president --- and Columbia---s, too --- stirred up a lot of controversy, passions and even a few laughs this week. Is the UAW deal with GM the wave of the future. What if there---s not enough money. More money for the war --- or. And how many awards can Al Gore get before he jumps back into the race....

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[ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Stocks/Iraq in Iran/Pakistan/Richardson: the change.

Support KCRW's Summer SignUp: (http://www.kcrw.com) The stock market took a tumble, how does this play out politically. Malaki visits Iran; is he for us or against us. There---s turmoil in Pakistan, will Benazir Bhutto be back, can a secular coalition be formed. And is Bill Richardson the real agent of change or is he running for Vice President....

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[ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Bridge; Obama NeoCon. Heartless GOP. Edwards; Fred---s Wife

The bridge collapse raises questions about the role of politics and federal funding for infrastructure. Obama says he would attack in the right circumstances --- is he ---na--ve.--- The SCHIP bill paints Republicans as heartless --- or does it. Is Edwards rising or flat in polls. And what about Fred Thompson---s wife---...

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[ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Gonzales 2.0; Stock Scare; Obama v Hillary; Bad Bill.

Does anyone besides W want to save AG Alberto Gonzales. A very impressive stock market and economic analysis is offered. Obama says Hillary is Bush-Cheney lite; Hillary says he---s na--ve. Is this a pseudo-event. And dissecting Bill Clinton---s legacy...

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[ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

NIE/Iraq; Edwards/poverty; Eliz. Edwards/Hillary tiff

The National Intelligence estimate says Al Qaeda has regrouped; is Pakistan---s Musharraf friend or foe. John Edwards takes on poverty; Tony says it---s unrelated to his presidential campaign and wouldn---t help anyway; and Elizabeth Edwards takes on Hillary Clinton and Anne Coulter. Matt muses on the fact that Dick Cheney will be in charge as President Bush gets a colonoscopy. ...

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[ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Commuting Libby; Domenici Defects: UK Terror; Dems--- Dollars

Tony agrees with his liberal pals that Bush went wrong commuting Libby---s sentence; Bob says that Republicans are finally coming to their senses about Iraq; UK terror plots --- what---s left to say. Barack---s bucks and Hill---s bills: what---s it all mean....

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[ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Palestine; Bloomberg 3rd Party. Energy; Immigration Bill Dead

In Palestine, Hamas and Fatah have retreated to different corners --- who---s a moderate these days and can anyone be trusted to negotiate peace. Bloomberg creates a media flurry, will he create a real third party. Is the energy bill just another special interest pay off or legitimate policy. And how the immigration bill died.--...

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[ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:30:00 +0000 ]

Iraq, Iran, Imus; Wolfowitz; Rove and the Missing GOP Emails

A bomb in Baghdad's Parliament. Iran ramps up its nuclear potential. Imus gets fired. Wolfowitz may be next. Will missing emails in the US Attorney firings point a finger at Karl Rove--if they can be recovered. (Arianna Huffington is away.)...

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[ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:16:23 EDT ]

Iraq, Iran, Imus; Wolfowitz; Rove and the Missing GOP Emails

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[ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:04:11 EDT ]

Sampson-Gonzales; Iraq Vote and Veto; Running for Prez as a Republican

Did Kyle Sampson bring the Attorney General's temple down. Are the wheels coming off the Bush Administration. Will Rove be the last man standing. Plus, the House and Senate vote for war funding with pullout dates or goals.-- What's politics and what's policy. And Giuliani's troubles highlight how tough it is for Republicans running for President. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for Matt Miller; Arianna Huffington is away as well....

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[ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:31:27 EDT ]

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