Robert Siegel

Robert Siegel appears in the following:

Trump Goes Stumping In The Rockies, With Campaign Stop In Colorado

Friday, July 29, 2016

On the day after the Democratic National Convention wrapped up, Donald Trump is campaigning in Colorado — and taking aim at the message and messengers of his opposition.

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Trump Urges Russia To 'Find' Clinton's Emails And Release Them

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Republican Donald Trump spoke at a press conference Wednesday morning, in which he said Russia should try to find thousands of deleted emails from his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton's private system.

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Young Republicans Weigh In On Their Party's Future

Thursday, July 21, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to young Republicans at the Republican National Convention about the future of their party and their place in it.

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'Make America First Again' Theme Echoes Pre-World War II U.S.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The theme of day three of the GOP Convention in Cleveland is "Make America First Again." Before World War II, the "America First Committee" focused on keeping the U.S. out of the conflict raging in Europe.

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Ohio Republicans Respond To Melania Trump's Convention Speech

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel gages reaction to Melania Trump's Monday night speech at the Republican National Convention.

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The Last Time Cleveland Hosted The GOP Convention

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The last time Cleveland held a political convention was in 1936. Republicans nominated Kansas Gov. Alf Landon to challenge Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Britain Won't Be The First To Leave A United Europe. Guess Who Was?

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Britain is being described as the first country to leave the European Union. That may be true on a technicality, but others left the pan-European body in the past.

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British People React To United Kingdom's Vote To Brexit

Friday, June 24, 2016

NPR talks with people in Britain for reaction to the United Kingdom's historic vote to leave the European Union.

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Polls Close In The U.K. After Day Of Voting On Brexit Referendum

Thursday, June 23, 2016

The polls have closed in a referendum that could determine the future of the United Kingdom. Voters had their say Thursday on whether the U.K. should stay in the European Union.

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United Kingdom Voters Go To The Polls In Brexit Vote

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Voters go to the polls Thursday to decide whether the United Kingdom should remain part of the European Union. Financial Times political editor George Parker explains what a vote to "Brexit" would mean. We also hear from a couple divided over the issue.

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London Residents Weigh In After Voting On Brexit Referendum

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Voters in the United Kingdom go to the polls Thursday to decide whether to leave or stay in the European Union.

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In London, Some Residents Fight To Remain In The European Union

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

On Thursday, the United Kingdom will vote on whether to continue its membership in the European Union. People in London explain why they support remaining part of the EU.

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In Southeastern England, Residents Make The Case For Brexit

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

On Thursday, the United Kingdom will vote on whether to continue its membership in the European Union. In southeastern England, many residents support leaving the EU.

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British Parliament Pays Tribute To Slain Colleague Jo Cox

Monday, June 20, 2016

British members of parliament have been paying tribute to their colleague Jo Cox who was shot and stabbed to death last week. Cox had been campaigning ahead of a referendum on whether to leave or remain in the European Union.

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The View From Luxembourg, Where A 'Brexit' Is Unthinkable

Monday, June 20, 2016

As Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the European Union, we take a look at the country with the highest per capita income of any EU nation. It has clearly benefited from EU membership.

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Jack DeJohnette: A Drummer Who Stays 'In Movement' By Keeping Good Company

Thursday, April 21, 2016

DeJohnette has been playing jazz long enough to have jammed with two generations of Coltranes. He speaks with Robert Siegel about staying fresh after 50 years behind the kit.

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Crowded Field Of Candidates Vie To Succeed John Boehner In Congress

Monday, March 14, 2016

A Republican primary in Ohio's 8th district on Tuesday shows just how fragmented the GOP has become. Fifteen candidates are running to replace former House Speaker John Boehner in this heavily conservative district. Boehner won the seat in 1990, but it's been empty since his surprise resignation last fall. The race has a lot of names, but no clear front-runner.

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John Kasich Faces Make-Or-Break GOP Primary In Ohio

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Ohio Gov. John Kasich faces a make-or-break Republican primary in his home state next week. He was expected to come in second against Donald Trump in Michigan's primary last night but...

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From A Life Term To Life On The Outside: When Aging Felons Are Freed

Thursday, February 18, 2016

A landmark ruling by Maryland's highest court affected prisoners convicted of violent crimes before 1981. None of them has re-offended so far. But that's no comfort to angry families of their victims.

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Republican Party Chairman: 'This Will Be Just Fine'

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

In a battle for the Republican Party's conservative base, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are exchanging heavy blows, with Trump most recently threatening to sue Cruz over a political advertisement.

But in the midst of this fierce contest for the Republican nomination, the party's top official, Reince Priebus, says it's ...

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