Is racism fueling criticism of the President? Republican Rep. Joe Wilson's "you lie!" comment during the President's speech on health care reform has ignited a debate over what role racism is playing in the criticism of the Obama administration.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Jack White: writes about politics for The Root. He previously covered politics for Time Magazine.
Marc Hetherington: is associate professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. He is the co-author of "Authoritarianism and Polarization in Contemporary American Politics."
Louise Erdrich across the decades Twenty five years ago, Louise Erdrich's novel "Love Medicine" was published and soon became a bestseller. It begins with the snowy death of June Kashpaw. The story of her life is told by the people who knew her. Kerri Miller's interview with Louise Erdrich was recorded before an audience in Minneapolis.10:06 a.m.
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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