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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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    Nation of Islam

    Since Louis Farrakhan became ill and stepped out of public view, the Nation of Islam has had to regroup. We find out what's happening within the Nation of Islam, and how it's changed post-9/11. Also: Craig Unger on why he holds President personally responsible for the war in Iraq. We'll talk Texas politics on States of the Union. Plus, the new film Badland.

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The Fall of the House of Bush

Craig Unger says that Iraq is a bloody, unwinnable mess, and he holds President George W. Bush personally responsible for creating the mess. Unger’s new book is The Fall of the House of Bush.

The Fall of the House of Bush is available for purchase at amazon.com

States of the Union: Texas

For our latest in our States of the Union election series, we talk politics in the Lone Star State. We find out about the latest debate over how to patrol the border, Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential run, and what else is going on in the state that has the second-largest economy in the country. Ross Ramsey is the editor of Texas Weekly.

Texas Weekly

Badland: A Film About the Aftermath of War

The new film "Badland" looks at the aftermath of war for a returning Iraq war veteran and his family. Leonard talks to actors Jamie Draven and Joe Morton, and director Francesco Lucente.

"Badland" opens on Fri., Nov. 30 at the AMC 25 on 42nd Street.

Official "Badland" website

Update: Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam

After Louis Farrakhan became ill and gave up much of the day-to-day control, the Nation of Islam has regrouped. Dr. Aminah McCloud of DePaul University tells us what’s happening within the NOI, and how it's changed in the post-9/11 world.

Weigh in: Tell us your questions about the Nation of Islam.

The Nation of Islam’s website

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

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August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

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Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

States of the Union

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Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

Guest Picks

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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?