Nov 6th, 2008 · Barack Obama didn't base his candidacy on race. Still, his victory has been deeply moving to many African Americans. Among them is Douglas Wilder, he was Virginia's first black governor and now the mayor of Richmond. Wilder says Obama's election means that you can say to any child in American "you can be anything you want to be."
Nov 5th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama's historic win is causing many to ponder what impact his presidency will have on American society. Earlier in the campaign, conservative radio host and newspaper columnist Armstrong Williams confessed that he was somewhat conflicted — politically and culturally — about whether or not to support Obama's candidacy. Armstrong talks about his feelings now that Obama is the president-elect in a conversation with Michel, journalist Richard Rodriguez and writer Tim Wise.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Listen as the program revisits remarks made by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., in support of now President-elect Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention. Jackson gives an emotional speech on the symbolism of Obama's candidacy.
Oct 29th, 2008 · As the presidential election approaches, Talk of the Nation asks guests to make the case for McCain or Obama on the basis of foreign and domestic policy credentials. Sarah Sewall, senior foreign policy adviser for the Obama campaign, explains why she supports Obama.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Two men were accused this week of plotting to kill the country's first African-American presidential contender. Although Obama was never in real danger, hate crimes police worry that his success is egging on white supremacists across the country.
Oct 6th, 2008 · To national audience, Michelle Obama is well-known because of her husband's presidential candidacy. But the attorney and businesswoman has an impressive and distinguished career of her own. Liza Mundy, author of Michelle, a new biography of Michelle Obama, writes about the Chicago native's professional aspirations and how they coincided with her Sen. Barack Obama's political journey.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Listeners comment on the failed bailout, whether or not Wall Street would have gotten into such trouble without help from the rest of us and Sarah Palin's potential harm to McCain.
Sep 16th, 2008 · Polls indicate that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate has boosted his popularity among female voters. Three women — each from a different political party — talk about what Sarah Palin's candidacy means for them.