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Episode #147: Preparedness and Restraint

Posted September 29, 201600:56:20

The first presidential debate is in the books.  Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post offers analysis of the debate’s high and low moments, ridiculous...

Episode #146: Here’s to the President’s Health!

Posted September 22, 201600:53:03

With the first presidential debate just days away — and anticipation growing — we hear from communications specialist Ruth Sherman as to what...

Episode #145: Great Moments in Presidential Debates

Posted September 15, 201601:03:37

Presidential debates don’t necessarily decide who will occupy the White House.  But history has shown that regardless of what effect they do have,...

Episode #144: Debating the Debates. YAAAH!

Posted September 8, 201601:04:15

Labor Day has come and gone, and now we’re in the homestretch of the campaign.  Neal Conan returns for his monthly visit with an update on Clinton...

Episode #143: Split Party, Split Court

Posted September 1, 201600:51:01

September begins with a look back on some favorite interviews from the Political Junkie archives. We start this week with a chat with Barry Goldwater...