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Romney Hitches a Ride on Ryan's Rising Star

The choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate: a political master-stroke or a hail-Mary pass to get the GOP challenger back in the game?

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By Warren Olney • Aug 16, 2012 • 50m Listen

The choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate: a political master-stroke or a hail-Mary pass to get the GOP challenger back in the game? Who is Paul Ryan? Are his proposals as radical as Democrats claim? Can he appeal to voters beyond the conservative base of the Republican Party? Also, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer blocks benefits for illegal immigrants, and a possible worldwide crisis of human fertility.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    KCRW

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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