David Brancaccio sits down with Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who some say is being considered for a top Justice Department position, to get early insight on what we might expect from an Obama Administration. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/7/2008).
The first in a 3-part examination of what the 2008 elections mean for New Jersey and the nation. The guests for this program are Democratic political consultant Phil Alagia and Republican advisor Steve Some. Watch.
* How can Obama prevent a nuclear Iran?
* The horrible effects of fighting dirty in Congo
* Seed of hope: a new Alzheimer’s prevention?
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* Global economic recession
* A faltering Congo
* Mexico plane crash
* New faith in Brazil
Watch.
Clever Monkeys debuts on Nature on Nov. 10, but monkeys exhibiting unusual and clever behaviors have been popular media fodder for years. The stories usually fit a few topics:
In Washington State, there are 26 Native American tribes–all of them trading in fireworks. Boomtown follows the Suquamish Tribe during the hectic firework season, while exploring the politics of Indian Sovereignty in the US. Watch online through January 5, 2009. (originally aired 2002)
America just elected to the presidency Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan immigrant. Eight years ago, no matter what your party affiliation or political persuasion, would you have believed it was possible? Probably not. So how did we get here?
The global view on the election of Obama:
* Elation in Africa
* Pessimism in Pakistan
* Hopes in Russia
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This year Saariaho was the the composer-in-residence at the Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival, which included the US premiere of her oratorio covering the life and death of French philosopher Simone Weil. In this SundayArts profile, Saariaho talks about the inspiration behind her work. Watch.
Journalist Edwin Okong’o goes back to his birthplace in southwestern Kenya to see what his countrymen are saying about the presidential race. “Sweet Home Obama”, the video he came back with, looks at Kenyans’ hopes and expectations of Obama — rooted in the belief that if he becomes president, he will alleviate the country’s problems. Watch.
