Aug 27th, 2008 · Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman's vice president from 1948-1952. He too might have been forgotten like other vice presidents except for two things: his nickname and the remarkable circumstance of his death.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · The guys in this week's Barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles — comb through the week's headlines. They talk about the latest buzz surrounding the presidential veep stakes, the USA's performance in the Olympics and rapper Master P's latest business venture, family friendly TV.
Aug 20th, 2008 · NPR's Ken Rudin talks about Rick Warren's interview with Barack Obama and John McCain at Warren's Saddleback Church, last week. Rudi also reviews new attack ads and that elusive veep spot.
Aug 6th, 2008 · Have you ever given an untruthful answer to a survey question about race? Guest discuss honesty — and dishonesty — in the polls. Also: a look at the presidential candidates' take on energy policies and new names in the veep-stakes.
Jun 11th, 2008 · In this week's "Political Junkie," NPR political editor Ken Rudin looks ahead to the general election and the process of finding a running mate. Then, former Congressman Vin Webber (R-MN) explains what the changing electoral map could mean for Republicans.
Mar 24th, 2006 · Vice President Dick Cheney has certain needs when he stays in hotels on the road, including a television tuned to Fox News and a regular supply of Diet Sprite. Madeleine Brand talks with Andrew Goldberg, managing editor of TheSmokingGun.com, about the Web site's publication of a document that details the veep's standard "rider" -- a document identical to those of many touring rock stars.