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'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the recount for the Minnesota Senate recount and Caroline Kennedy's bid for the New York Senate seat.
Political Rewind: NPR's Best Election-Related Stories
"Political Rewind" is National Editor Muthoni Muturi's biweekly take on NPR's best election-related stories from the campaign trail and around the country.
Political Junkie: Obama Selects His Team
In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, Matt Bai, writer for The New York Times Magazine, gives a rundown of this week's news in politics. Also: Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, talks about President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and White House picks.
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Obama Eyes Napolitano For Homeland Security
President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as head of the Department of Homeland Security. Kent Alexander, who went to law school and served as U.S. attorney with Napolitano, talks about the her qualifications.
Dean Explains The Democrats' '50-State Strategy'
Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, implemented the "50-State Strategy" to help the Democrats win big in 2008 — and it appears to have worked. This campaign approach doesn't write states off as "unwinnable."
Where Does The Republican Party Go From Here?
After George Bush's unpopular presidency and John McCain's decisive defeat, there is a battle underway for the soul of the Republican Party. Conservative leaders weigh in on how to reinvigorate the GOP.
An Election Day Letdown For Gay Americans
Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.
Election Exclamations Nationwide
Sample reaction to Barack Obama's historic election across the map. We'll keep adding more voices leading up to Inauguration Day on our Soapbox blog.
Letters From Listeners: Remembering Past Elections
This week's historic elections brought us lots of comments from listeners about the election and our coverage of it. Some people liked our remote in Ladera Heights much more than others.
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Making Sense Of The Election From Baghdad
While his family was at home watching the U.S. election results, Capt. Nate Rawlings was watching CNN on a military base in Iraq. He discusses his experience and his soldiers' reactions to Barack Obama's victory.
Civil Rights Elder Sees Dream Come True
Dorothy Height began her civil rights career during the Great Depression. Since then, Height has become one of the country's most notable champions of equal rights. Now, at 96 years old, Height reflects on the election of the country's first African American president.
Sen. Stevens Leading In Alaska
It doesn't look like the Alaska Senate race is going to be decided anytime soon. There are still tens of thousands of ballots to count. At this point, incumbent Republican senator Ted Stevens has a slight lead, despite his seven felony convictions.
Kenyans Find Glory in Obama
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared today a national holiday to honor the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Obama, who's father was Kenyan, has become a hero in the East African country. NPR's East Africa Correspondent Gwen Thompkins discusses the significance of Obama's win and how people are celebrating.
Obama Win Changes Perceptions Abroad
Obama's victory isn't just a symbol of racial progress in the United States. For many people around the world, the victory is a sign of change in American attitudes and offers hope about their own aspirations. Nigerian reporter Constance Ikokwu; Mexico-based freelance journalist Luis Clemens; and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera, discuss the global meaning of Obama's victory.
'Obama's Challenge': A Transformative Opportunity
Robert Kuttner has reported on elections for more than 30 years. His new book, Obama's Challenge, looks at the Herculean obstacles the president-elect faces — and what it will take to tackle them.
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Live Chat: Interpreting The Obama Moment
Four political analysts discuss Barack Obama's historic presidential election victory in a live chat at NPR.org.
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You Wanted Change? It's Time To Help
Civic improvements are accomplished by individuals, not primarily in a "top down" manner. Why not ask — or at least ponder — what we can do to help?
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Talk Radio Sounds Off On Obama's Win
How is talk radio and its audience reacting to Barack Obama's win? A sampling the Tom Joyner Morning Show," Air America's The Lionel Show," The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Steve Harvey Morning Show reveal what they said.
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Obama Hits The Ground Running
Barack Obama has been elected president with 52 percent of the popular vote. A day after the result, he named his transition team. Obama will have to navigate between lawmakers like Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), who wants new spending programs, and blue dog Democrats who want to work with pay-go rules.
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Obama's Win Marks New Chapter In Black History
Bryan Monroe, editorial director of Ebony and Jet magazines, says Barack Obama's victory shows the conversation on race can now be had more "as equal partners." Mary Frances Berry, a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, says Obama has benefited from the path set by the likes of Tiger Woods and Condoleezza Rice.