Jan 5th, 2009 · The Senate swears in new members Tuesday, but exactly who those new members are remains problematic: Democrat Al Franken seems to have won the recount in Minnesota, but could face a court challenge. Roland Burris could be seated from Illinois and New York Gov. David Paterson has yet to put forward a name.
Dec 24th, 2008 · In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, NPR political editor Ken Rudin talks about a recent news conference held by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the long ballot recount for Minnesota's Senate seat. Also: A look back at the most memorable political moments of 2008.
Dec 16th, 2008 · A Minnesota panel meets to review thousands of challenged ballots that may help decide the outcome of Democrat Al Franken's bid to unseat Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Many of the ballots have unusual markings — and some were cast for "Lizard People."
Dec 8th, 2008 · Three House races finally concluded over the weekend. We run through the winners and losers. Meanwhile, though the hand recount concluced in Minnesota, the challenges remain. We also explore the deal between the White House and House regarding the Big Three.
Nov 21st, 2008 · From the bottom of the sea to the bottom of the globe, scientists are looking for life in Earth's most extreme environments. A marine scientist on the R/V Atlantis and a microbiologist studying life in Antarctica recount their adventures, and what their research has in common.
Nov 12th, 2008 · It's more than a week after Election Day and Minnesota still doesn't know who its next U.S. senator will be. Both Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and his Democratic challenger, Al Franken, are holding almost daily news conferences, raising money for a recount fund and have hired election attorneys to guide them through what could be a monthlong recount.
Nov 12th, 2008 · A tight Senate race from last week is getting even tighter. The latest numbers from Minnesota indicate incumbent Republican Norm Coleman is ahead of Democratic challenger Al Franken by slightly more than 200 votes. Franken talks with Renee Montagne about the narrow margin, which triggers an automatic recount next week.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Perhaps nowhere are residents more sensitive to potential voting problems than in Palm Beach County, Fla., home of the infamous butterfly ballot from the 2000 presidential recount. The county has a new voting system, but officials still worry about problems on Election Day.