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The Race for President and the Politics of Change
In an election year that has been defined by unexpected changes in political fortunes, what kind of changes might still be in store? Would a race between John McCain and Barack Obama, or John McCain and Hillary Clinton, mark a return to a more civil and less cut-throat approach to campaigning? Or is all the talk about change just this year's version of an election strategy? Also, Scotland Yard on Benazir Bhutto's death, and Hollywood writers may be back at work as early as Monday. Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 1h 0m ListenOne of the most unusual aspects of the 2008 presidential campaign is its changing dynamics and how they affect political dialogue. Would a race between John McCain and Barack Obama, or John McCain and Hillary Clinton, mark a return to a more civil and less cut-throat approach to campaigning? Or is all the talk about change just this year's version of an election strategy? Also, Scotland Yard reports on the cause of death of Benazir Bhutto, and sharpen those pencils or plug in those computers. The Hollywood writers' strike could be over this weekend. Sara Terry guest hosts.
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3 storiesScotland Yard Declares Bhutto Killed by Bomb not Bullet
Scotland Yard announced today that Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto died as the result of a suicide blast and not from a gunshot. But Scotland Yard's investigation of the assassination isn't likely to put the matter to rest. Bhutto's party, which wants a UN investigation, has already denounced Scotland Yard's findings.
Read the story6 minThe Race for President and the Politics of Change
With Mitt Romney out and a fresh round of primaries coming up this weekend, the race for the White House has narrowed to three people: Republican John McCain and Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama . Will a new political dialogue emerge?
Read the story36 minThe Beginning of the End of the Writers' Strike
It could all be over this weekend. The writers' strike that began last November will finally end if writers approve a deal that is expected to be presented to them tomorrow. The agreement could mean that Hollywood will be back to work as early as Monday. Michael Speier is executive editor of the Hollywood trade paper, Variety .
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