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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 by July; who should drop out. Will Gore step in. ...

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[ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0000 ]

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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[ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0000 ]

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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[ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0000 ]

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 ]

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 08:00:01 +0000 ]

3am Ad; NAFTA; Russia election; US Prison Crisis; WFB

Hillary---s ---It---s 3 am --- who do you want to answer the phone--- ad: Is this the Democratic endgame at play. Bob loses patience; Tony defends her --- sort of. Is NAFTA really evil. Or are the Dems using trade to pander for votes. Russia---s having an election --- sort of. The designated winner is Putin---s proxy. A new Pew Survey says blacks and Hispanics are imprisoned more than whites. Is it crime or racism. And remember William F. Buckley, the founding father of modern conservatism....

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[ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:00:00 +0000 ]

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 ]

Obama and Hillary race; Dems v. McCain; The Economy

Obama's movement - is he unstoppable. Wife Michelle Obama an authentic voice and campaign asset. The new Hillary/Bill campaign strategy, negative ads and claims of injustice over Michigan and Florida delegates. How will McCain's strength (foreign policy) and weakness (domestic policy) compete with the Dems in a national debate. The alarming Economy; can more rate cuts really cut the mustard. ...

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[ Sat, 16 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 ]

Economy; Hill/Bill/Obama; GOP; State of the Union

What---s the verdict on the market meltdown and the stimulus package --- are we ---spitting into the sea.--- as Tony so poetically puts it. Or will Dems get the poorest their fair share. Bill---s been the attack dog --- is this the ultimate in political manipulation, painting Obama into a corner. Or will Bill do damage to Hill and himself. The GOP Smackdown---no one---s leading! A preview --- sort of --- of the State of the Union---low expectations on all sides. ...

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[ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:30:00 +0000 ]

Stimulus; Bank Firesale; Dems and Race; GOP in S Carolina

Will a stimulus package for the economy pass in time to make a difference or has the economy tanked --- the New Depression, says Bob --- Tony and Matt disagree. Is foreign ownership of US banks a danger to our economic stability. Race and the Democratic primaries: Obama---s new riff says Hillary---s experience is merely osmosis. And the Republicans are still neck and neck in South Carolina, will weather or religion determine the outcome. ...

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[ Sat, 19 Jan 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 ]

A look back at 2007: War, Peace, Love, Hate

Tony thinks the big international story is unexpected success in Iraq; domestically, he says the big news is the fracturing of the Republican Party; Arianna agrees, and says Huckabee---s rise is causing consternation for the GOP---s party leader, but she disagree with him on Iraq, calling it a complete tragedy. Bob says that Iraq---s been a failure, with Iran as the new role model there---s more disaster ahead. And Matt says the years after 9/11 have been a real struggle, and he now believes th...

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

Sports-Steroids; Bank Bailout; Countdown to Iowa

George Mitchell---s report on the use of steroids in baseball is all over the headlines. Panelists agree this issue is overblown and think there are other priorities of greater import: and yet --- on the subject of drugs, they all just say ---No--- --- or: to be fair, they say, give ---em to everyone! Hoping to stem the bursting housing bubble, money is being poured into the banking system to prop up liquidity. Is this a brilliant or idiotic idea. Countdown to the Iowa caucuses: Obama clo...

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[ Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:00:00 +0000 ]

CIA Tapes; Iran, No Nukes. Mitt and Faith; Mortgage Rate Freeze

CIA tapes demonstrating torture techniques against prisoners were destroyed before being turned over to the 911 Commission ----- but the CIA told the Commission it never had such tapes. The National Intelligence Estimate says Iran isn---t ready to build nuclear weapons --- yet; at this point, with all the confusion, can the CIA be trusted. Mitt Romney gives his long-awaited speech on public life and his Mormon religion (sort of) --- the real question is: does religion belong in public life at al...

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[ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:00:00 +0000 ]

Peace Talk; Huckabee; Obama/Bloomberg. Bill/Iraq; Stem Cells

Will W---s late effort to broker MidEast peace bear fruit or will the details kill any possible deal. The GOP CNN/YouTube debate saw Mike Huckabee rise above the others--- dog-fight fray. Plus Tony has lunch with him! Obama has breakfast with Mike Bloomberg --- will his billions make him a VP candidate. And Bob accuses the media of a lack of substance. Hillay says Obama---s health care ads are a lie; Bill Clinton says he never supported war in Iraq --- is that a lie. And will the new embryo-free...

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[ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:30:00 +0000 ]

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