WVIZ/PBS ideastream®: Election 2008

Election 2008 Masthead

Use the resources below to explore more about the 2008 Election process, and to access local 90.3 WCPN & WVIZ/PBS content, NPR and PBS national content, and useful resources to help you make your decision.

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Local & National Election Headlines

Local: ideastream®

Farmland Generates More Revenue than Residential
Thu, 08 May 2008 18:05:00 EST

Reporters’ Roundtable: Politicians in Pickles
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:05:01 EST

Burying Air Pollution
Thu, 08 May 2008 05:05:00 EST

Pension Payback Due to Federal Blunder
Thu, 08 May 2008 05:05:01 EST

Banning Butts and Taxing Twinkies
Wed, 07 May 2008 10:05:01 EST

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National: NPR

Poverty Knows No Party Affiliation
Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400

Edwards: Endorsements Don't Matter
Fri, 09 May 2008 15:13:00 -0400

'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:17:00 -0400

Afghan Radio Tries to Open a Closed Society
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:07:00 -0400

Hezbollah Gunmen Take Control of Beirut
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:05:00 -0400

Full NPR Election Coverage>

National: NewsHour

Pressure Grows on Clinton, Obama Claims Momentum
Wed, 07 May 2008 18:22:00 EST

Despite Split Decision, Obama Claims New Momentum in Democratic Contest
Wed, 07 May 2008 01:50:00 EST

Democratic Fight Heads into Critical N.C., Ind. Contests
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:30:00 EST

Shields, Brooks Debate New Polls, Rev. Wright and Gas Tax
Fri, 02 May 2008 18:42:00 EST

Polls Show Tight Democratic Race, Waning GOP Support
Thu, 01 May 2008 18:40:00 EST

Full NewsHour Election Coverage>


ideastream Special Broadcasts & Information

10th Congressional District Debate
Broadcast from the City Club, Tuesday, February 19. Listen to the debate on demand here.

A Conversation with Governor Strickland
Regina Brett hosts a conversation with Governor Ted Strickland on The Sound of Ideas, originally aired February 22, 2008. Listen to and watch the program here.



National Election Map & Election Results

Follow the primary and general election results using the below map.


NewsHour Election Video Highlights

Stay up-to-date with election broadcasts from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.


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