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Thursday, September 4, 2008
 We hear about the reaction to presumptive Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s speech, and find out if other presidential nominees have inspired as many songs as Barack Obama. We find out if other presidential nominees have inspired as many songs as Barack Obama. Plus, we hear a profile of lucky local musician Daniel Knox.


 
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Ben Calhoun Gathers Reaction to Gov. Palin's Speech

We hear about the reaction to presumptive Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s speech.

Posted on 9.4.2008
82-Year-Old Delegate on the Go at Convention

Chicago Public Radio Robert Wildeboer struggles to keep up with an 82-year-old Illinois delegate at the Republican National Convention.

Posted on 9.4.2008
The Fight for the Dawes House

Northwestern University and the the Evanston History Center dispute over the fate General Charles Gates Dawes' lakeside mansion.

Posted on 9.4.2008
The Art of the Convention Speech

We’ll talk with former Chicagoan Emerson Moran, who was a speechwriter and consultant at the Democratic National Convention.

Posted on 9.4.2008
Can a Catchy Tune Catch Your Vote?

Shawn Campbell wonders if other presidential nominees have inspired as many songs as Barack Obama.

Posted on 9.4.2008
The Musical Luck of Daniel Knox

Jacob Daniel Anderson profiles lucky local musician Daniel Knox.

Posted on 9.4.2008
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