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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
What Obama's candidacy means to the movement
Barack Obama is preparing to accept the Democratic nomination in an evening sparked with history. Forty five years after Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the speech known as "I have a dream," we ask whether the civil rights movement has achieved most of its goals.9:06 a.m.GuestsDerrick Alridge: Director and associate professor of African American Studies at the University of Georgia. By phone from Athens.More from MPRKerry: I don't recognize my former friend, McCain (08/27/2008)Biden says nation needs more than a good soldier (08/27/2008)Clinton forcefully endorses Obama (08/27/2008)Resources
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How to influence the political brain
One author claims that political decisions are wrought from a battle between emotion and reason.7:06 p.m.GuestsDrew Westen: Author of "The Political Brain."Resources
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