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Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) might not be the first person you think of when you think of memorable holiday ditties, but you might have heard his latest magnum opus, a Hannukah song called "Eight Days of Hannukah." Sen. Hatch has been a prolific composer for years in his spare time – from Christian rock to patriotic ballads – but calls this song his "gift to the Jewish people." (He's Mormon.) He and his co-writer, Madeline Stone, join us to talk about their favorite Christmas songs, and how to write music for faiths that aren't your own.

Eight Days of Hanukkah from Tablet Magazine on Vimeo.

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch gives his take on the news surrounding this weeks GOP convention.

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Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger(R-TX 12th District) talks about her time so far at the convention.

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Delegates Joshua Sullivan and Shari Sullivan from Granberry, Texas give their impressions on the ground ...