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Jonathan Alter discusses the historic significance of the 2008 presidential race.
Newsweek columnist Jonathan Alter discusses why the 2008 presidential race is of such historic significance. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Show ID: 16391]
People in this episode
Guest: Jonathan Alter
Topics covered
- 2008 presidential race
- historic significance
- politics
- elections
- media analysis
Keywords
- Jonathan Alter
- 2008 election
- presidential race
- Newsweek
- politics
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Organizations: Newsweek
Books & works: Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series
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