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Mario Cuomo
Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo brings his political experience and inside perspective to a discussion of Election Day issues. Then, people are saying that this election is going to be a turning point in American history. But don't they say that about every election? Stephen Knott of the University of Virginia’s Presidential Oral History Program looks back at some of the most pivotal and controversial presidential elections in American history. Next, John Flansburgh (of They Might Be Giants) and writers Robin Goldwasser and Julia Greenberg discuss their collaboration People Are Wrong—a new musical production that explores the dangers of trading the stress of city life for that of the country. Finally, Andy Borowitz provides a bit of comic relief on a high-stakes day with some choice offerings from The Borowitz Report, his latest collection of satirical news pieces.
Mario Cuomo
Former Governor Mario Cuomo reflects on some of the key issues that have dominated the 2004 presidential election.
Music: "Escalator" by Bang on a Can All Stars
"Fallout" by Euphone
Music: "Escalator" by Bang on a Can All Stars
"Fallout" by Euphone
Stephen Knott
Stephen Knott, of the University of Virginia’s Presidential Oral History Program, looks back at some of the most contentious presidential races in American history.
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Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert, William Albright: "Ragtime Nightingale" / ...
» More on the Presidential Oral History Program
Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert, William Albright: "Ragtime Nightingale" / ...
John Flansburgh, Robin Goldwasser and Julia Greenberg
John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants and writers Robin Goldwasser and Julia Greenberg discuss their new musical, People Are Wrong.
» More on the musical
Music: Soundtrack to People Are Wrong
» More on the musical
Music: Soundtrack to People Are Wrong
Andy Borowitz
» More on The Borowitz Report
Music: Soundtrack to Benny & Joon, music by Rachel Portman: "Swinging"
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