Jeff Zeleny (NYTimes), Jeanne Cummings (Politico), John Dickerson (Slate), Jim Barnes (National Journal), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Obama Plans First Actions as President
* Future Tax Policies Come Into Question
* Cabinet Officials Soon to Be Decided
Watch here. (Originally aired 11/7/2008)
Religion played a significant role throughout the long election campaign and here to help assess that role is R&E. In some of the Midwestern swing states that were decided by just a handful of votes, Obama came close to getting 30 percent of the white evangelical vote. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/7/2008).
Does Barack Obama’s victory mean a new and permanent political alignment in American politics? Bill Moyers speaks with Kevin Phillips about how America has changed since Phillips penned “The Emerging Republican Majority” 40 years ago. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/7/2008).
In this one-hour dialogue with New Yorkers hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, the Governor addresses the state’s worst financial crisis in decades. Questions were submitted via Thirteen.org and in person, and encompass a wide range of topics, including cuts in education programs, property taxes, healthcare coverage, and support for small businesses.
David Brancaccio sits down with Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who some say is being considered for a top Justice Department position, to get early insight on what we might expect from an Obama Administration. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/7/2008).
* How can Obama prevent a nuclear Iran?
* The horrible effects of fighting dirty in Congo
* Seed of hope: a new Alzheimer’s prevention?
Watch.
Since 2003, journalist David Brancaccio, as host of the weekly newsmagazine NOW on PBS, has been asking the tough questions about global warming, financial markets, and healthcare workforce issues. Now he’ll answer your questions. Submit them here.
* Global economic recession
* A faltering Congo
* Mexico plane crash
* New faith in Brazil
Watch.
America just elected to the presidency Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan immigrant. Eight years ago, no matter what your party affiliation or political persuasion, would you have believed it was possible? Probably not. So how did we get here?
The global view on the election of Obama:
* Elation in Africa
* Pessimism in Pakistan
* Hopes in Russia
Watch.











