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    America's Next President: A Citizen of the World

    Barack Obama's election is being celebrated in much of the world, which is hoping for radical change after one of history's most unpopular administrations. We look Obama's transition into the presidency, and at expectations that might be fulfilled and those that might not.  Also, will Alaska return a convicted felon to the US Senate?

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 6, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    Barack Obama's election is being celebrated in much of the world, which is hoping for radical change after one of history's most unpopular administrations. We look Obama's transition into the presidency, and at expectations that might be fulfilled and those that might not. Also, no felony convicted has ever been elected to the United States Senate. Alaska Republican Ted Sevens may break the mold.


    Banner image: Supporters of President-elect Barak Obama celebrate on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Photo: Boris Horvat/AFP/Getty Images

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Sonya Geis

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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