Following Wednesday night’s Democratic Convention, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson gave a Spanish-only press conference where he talked about Obama, immigration issues and the future. Watch video (subtitled). Originally aired on V-me as part of their election content.
Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, a Republican who has been in office for 2 years, has been tapped to run as VP with presidential candidate John McCain. Palin’s platforms in Alaska have centered on government reform and routing out corruption within her own party. Read more…
Since Afghanistan emerged from under Taliban rule in late 2001, women’s rights have made great strides–on paper. But the reality on the ground is mixed. In this episode, Wide Angle followed a woman running in Afghanistan’s first democratic parliament election in more than 30 years. Watch now. (Originally aired September 2007).
R & E traveled recently to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand to visit the New Life Center, a faith-based group working to help young women escape or avoid victimization. Watch. (Originally aired 8/22/2008).
With celebrations underway in Denver for the Democratic National Convention, Moyers Journal travels to Colorado where tough economic times are hitting suburban communities. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
The major Hindu festival Janmashtami celebrates the birth of the popular deity Krishna with dancing, chanting, festive food — and a real baby. Watch. (Originally aired: 9/8/2006).
Can the quality of healthcare in developing nations be transformed by the same principle that makes fast food such a success here? NOW travels to Kenya to continue ongoing coverage of an enterprising idea: franchising not burger and donut shops, but health services and drugs in rural Africa. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
Now that Obama has named Senator Joe Biden his VP pick, learn more about the senator from his primary bid. Watch Biden discuss Iowa and the U.S. economy on NewsHour. (Originally aired: 11/27/2007).
The election season moves into high gear this week with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, followed by the Republican gathering in St. Paul. Both political parties have a lot at stake as they try to mobilize religious voters. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).
Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, will deliver the first-ever invocation from a rabbi before Sen. Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 28, at Denver’s INVESCO Field.
