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Audio|Tue, 19 Aug 2008|More from NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
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“…Obama criticized McCain for being wrong about the Iraq War and pointed out that the Iraqi Government favors his sixteen month timeline for withdrawing combat troops. He said the central front in …”
Obama hits back at McCain over Iraq war
(NECN: Orlando, FL) - Barack Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Orlando, Florida this morning. The Illinois senator reaffirmed his early opposition to the Iraq war and said the so-called troop "surge" has not prod...
Video|Tue, 19 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
Col. David Hunt 8-18-08
On Friday while guest hosting for Howie Col. David Hunt said he was going to vote for Obama in the fall election. After Obama's abysmal showing in the Saddleback debate moderated by Rev. Rick Warren this weekend the Colonel has recanted his support of Barack and is now a McCain supporter...What would you like to say to the Colonel?
Audio|Mon, 18 Aug 2008|More from WRKO - Howie Carr
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“…toughest thing you've ever had to do in coming out against the war in Iraq. . -- wasn't in the Senate that's like some guys what's the toughest they. Well I was sitting at a bar and I …”
Who will candidates choose for VP?
(NECN: Greg Wayland, Boston, Mass.) - While presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are on the campaign trail, the buzz among analysts is focused largely on one thing these days -- the number two spot on both tickets. So, what is the ...
Video|Mon, 18 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…blunder. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain trading barbs over the war in Iraq. . All the candidates are talking on the trail -- buzz among analysts is focused largely on one thing these days the number …”
Shays faces tough fight to keep hold of congressional seat
(NECN: Brian Burnell, Hartford, Conn.) - Republicans lost seats in Congress in 2004 and the GOP is in danger of losing more this time around. The Northeast has a number of Republican representatives who face tough fights in November. Connectic...
Video|Thu, 14 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…democratic primary. The last two campaigns focused on -- support for the Iraq War this time around it's the economy. …”
Democratic Radio Address 8/9/08
Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, says that the money spent on the Iraq War could have been better used to improve infrastructure here in the US and the lives of Americans.
Audio|Sat, 9 Aug 2008|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…Senator McCain promises to continue President Bush's open ended commitment to the war in Iraq. . While refusing to pressure Iraqis to take responsibility for their own country. Let me be clear we are well over five years …”
“…spend our money on tax cuts for corporations and wealthy. And a war in Iraq has already lasted longer than World War II. And Senator McCain has fully embrace these bush policies. So the choice of a …”
Here and Now August 8, 2008
The opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games in Beijing. Claire Conceison, associate professor of drama at Tufts University and a researcher at Harvard Universitys Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, talks about the symbolism. Bill Littlefield, host of NPRs Only a Game weighs in on the competition and David Silk, who played on the U.S. Hockey Team that won the gold medal in 1980 reflects on what it means to be part of an opening ceremony for the Olympics. Also on todays show, retired General Barry McCaffrey talks about his recent trip to Afghanistan and we speak to author Lee Israel. When her writing career was in a slump, she turned to forging letters from famous people, selling them to dealer.
Audio|Fri, 8 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Here and Now Podcast
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“…combat in June July. Fighting against the resurgent Taliban. Because of the war in Iraq additional US troops won't be available to boost American forces in Afghanistan until next year. So today's secretary of defense Robert Gates …”
“…are -- indelible are the troops available we're reading because of the war in Iraq they're not available right now. …”
Here and Now for August 5th, 2008
On today's podcast, Peter Canellos of the Boston Globe reflects on the connection between the anthrax deaths in 2001 and the war in Iraq . We also speak to historian and social activist Howard Zinn, who is out with a new graphic style book, "A People's History of American Empire." That's followed by 3 stories with Chinese connections. We'll consider air pollution in Beijing look at a traditional Chinese sport called Wu Shu and hear the music of an American singer and banjo player who will be performing in Beijing next week as part of the Olympic festivities.
Audio|Thu, 7 Aug 2008|More from PRI: Here and Now Podcast
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“…did what now seems like a homegrown anthrax attack lead to the war in Iraq. . Federal authorities believe scientist -- I've been killed himself last week because he knew he was about being indicted in the anthrax …”
“…When you see Weapons of Mass Destruction it used to go to war in Iraq and there were no Weapons of Mass Destruction when you see. Reports of a massacre that triggered a war with -- What …”
Tragic ending to young life of Iraqi boy
(NECN: Greg Wayland) - One heartbeat can make the difference between hope and heartbreak. Take the story of Rakan Hassan, an Iraqi boy who got a new chance at life thanks to doctors in Boston in 2005. He was treated in Boston after mistakenly shot...
Video|Mon, 4 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…contest son was a casualty of the Iraq War. . Brought to Boston from medical care in 2006. After intense and frightened American soldiers and opened fire -- his family speeding car …”
Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Aug 04, 2008
Top stories from the Boston Globe for Aug 04, 2008
Audio|Mon, 4 Aug 2008|More from Boston Globe Page One Podcasts
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“…a narrator accused him of voting. Whichever the wind blows on the Iraq War. . David Carney a former political director for president George HW bush says vacations are fraught with danger. Because the media covers them …”