NPR Programs: Talk of the NationJournalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and healthcare, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world.Can't Get Enough Of The Elections You're Not Alone- September 17, 2008 Obsessed with election gossip Addicted to pundits arguing on TV Can't stop checking political blogs Meghan Daum, a Los Angeles Times columnist, argues in her article 'Obsessed Addicted It's politics' that our political fatigue has been transformed into an outright political obsession.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94704835&ft=1&f=5 Campaign Strategy And The Changing Electoral Map- September 17, 2008 In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, listeners and guests weigh in on new election ads, the most recent polling numbers, and the ongoing controversy over Alaska's "bridge to nowhere." Also: A closer look at the evolving strategies of both campaigns.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94704339&ft=1&f=5 Woodward Targets Bush's Lack Of Oversight- September 16, 2008 Citing curious absences and an "odd detachment," journalist Bob Woodward argues that President Bush ultimately fell short as commander-in-chief during the Iraq war. Woodward fields questions about this assertion, and about his new book, The War Within.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94686691&ft=1&f=5 |