Friday, July 30, 2004
On the Trail: The Appeal of Sen. John Edwards
Chris Suellentrop says he just doesn’t understand why Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards gets such high marks for personal appeal. Listen to the segment.
Summary Judgment:The Manchurian Candidate, The Village, Garden State
Ben Williams sums up what the nation’s critics are saying about the weekend’s major film premieres—The Manchurian Candidate, The Village, and Garden State. Listen to the segment.
Jurisprudence: Kerry’s Plans for Judicial Reform
NPR’s Noah Adams talks with Dahlia Lithwick about Sen. John Kerry’s plans, should he defeat President Bush in the November election, to tackle tough legal issues like national security and the appointment of federal judges. Listen to the segment.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Books: The Worst Book Ever?
Aleksandar Hemon reviews what he calls the worst book he ever read voluntarily—A Movie … and a Book, by first-time novelist Daniel Wagner. Hemon talks to NPR’s Madeleine Brand about how the book reveals unfortunate trends in publishing. Listen to the segment.
Kausfiles: Blogging the Democratic Convention
Mickey Kaus talks with NPR’s Noah Adams about the speech by vice presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, and what to expect from presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry’s acceptance speech Thursday. Listen to the segment.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Explainer: 9-11 Commission Report Book Profits
Andy Bowers explains who will reap the profits, now that the 9-11 commission’s report is a best-seller. Listen to the segment.
Ballot Box: Obama Drama, Dean’s Moment
William Saletan has been blogging from the Democratic National Convention in Boston, and he talks with NPR’s Mike Shuster about his impressions on everything from the party’s rising star to the party’s most celebrated flame-out. Listen to the segment.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Jacob Weisberg: Barack Obama’s Moment
Jacob Weisberg talks with NPR’s Madeleine Brand about Tuesday night’s lineup at the Democratic National Convention. The star speaker is slated to be young Senate hopeful Barack Obama, currently a state senator from Illinois. Listen to the segment.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Diary: The Life of an Ad Copywriter
Reluctant diarist and advertising copywriter Margery Doppelt crafts words for film trailers and television and print campaigns for motion pictures. She says when she’s off the clock, she forgets how to write in complete sentences. Listen to the segment.
Chatterbox: Democrats Begin Fight in Earnest
From the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Timothy Noah previews the political week to come as presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, running mate John Edwards and their fellow Democrats begin the battle in earnest to recapture the White House. Listen to the segment.
