Friday, Sept. 3, 2004
On the Trail: Wrapping Up the RNC
Day to Day wraps up a week of coverage of the Republican National Convention. NPR’s Alex Chadwick talks to Chris Suellentrop about President Bush’s acceptance speech Thursday night. Listen to the segment.
Summary Judgment: Vanity Fair, Wicker Park
Ben Williams sums up what critics are saying about this weekend’s major new film premieres. This week: Vanity Fair, starring Reese Witherspoon, and the mystery thriller Wicker Park. Listen to segment.
Kausfiles: Four Years is a Long Time
Mickey Kaus reported from the Republican National Convention in New York City this week, and comments on the GOP faithful’s chant of “four more years” for their candidate. Kaus wonders if the chant is such a good idea—after all, four years is a long time. Listen to the segment.
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
Ballot Box: RNC Speeches Bash Sen. Kerry
NPR’s Noah Adams speaks with Will Saletan about the speeches at last night’s Republican National Convention in New York City by Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., and Vice President Dick Cheney. Both speakers attacked President Bush’s Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry. Listen to the segment.
Wenesday, Sept. 1, 2004
On the Trail: The GOP’s Moderate Side
NPR’s Noah Adams talks with Chris Suellentrop, reporting from the Republican National Convention in New York City, about Tuesday night’s speeches by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and first lady Laura Bush. Listen to the segment.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004
Kausfiles: McCain, Giuliani Open RNC
NPR’s Alex Chadwick speaks with Mickey Kaus about speeches from the Republican National Convention’s opening night. Kaus says Sen. John McCain and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani took the stage to endorse Bush, but looked more like good running mates for the 2008 presidential battle. Listen to the segment.
War Stories: An Israeli Mole in the Pentagon?
NPR’s Alex Chadwick speaks with Fred Kaplan about allegations that a Pentagon analyst with access to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s office has been acting as a spy for Israel. The FBI continues to investigate the case, but Israeli officials deny any wrongdoing. Listen to the segment.
Monday, Aug. 30, 2004
Jacob Weisberg: GOP Message to Voters
NPR’s Alex Chadwick talks with Jacob Weisberg about the Republican National Convention, beginning Monday in New York City. Weisberg explains what messages the Republican Party wants to put forth this week at the convention. Listen to the segment.
