KCTS 9 Connects: October 31, 2008
Racism and politics
Pollsters say their forecasts can’t anticipate this year’s wild card: how racism will play out when people actually step into the voting booth.
We talk with PBS and NPR host Tavis Smiley and with local voters about how racism has influenced their opinions.
Are we moving beyond race? Are deep-seated prejudices preventing media and society from focusing on more pressing issues?
Special Guest: Gloria Steinem
Journalist and iconic women's rights advocate Gloria Steinem sat down to give us her take on the current election and her hopes for the next administration.
Vote 2008: Roundtable Discussion
Democratic Strategist Cathy Allen and Republican Strategist Randy Pepple join Enrique Cerna for a weekly dissection and discussion of the impending 2008 election.
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Posted by Guest (not verified) on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 11:00am
RE: Vote 2008 Roundtable, (2day prior to vote) - ?partisan coverage?
Enrique: incorrect coverage of Rossi testimony. Because within a sentence the story was not about the purpose for the testimony or the legitimacy of the hearing at this time, but lead time and air to fmr US Sen & candidate about why it was unfair to Rossi. Perhaps 'unfair to Rossi' is a component, but if judicial testimony is given by the state's highest office seeker, the hearing and its legitimacy are foremost. Whether unfair is a correct response to the story, it isn't the story. thanks, J
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