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KPLU tackles presidential election with series
September 29, 2008
KPLU’s nine-part election series, “Looking Back to Look Forward,” examines many of the issues important to Americans for November’s presidential election.
The series wrapped up last week on KPLU’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” On Monday, Nov. 3, the station will air a 90-minute election series special that replays all nine segments.
The series used history to examine how past presidents tackled important issues and compared their actions with the promises of today’s presidential nominees. KPLU News examined the following issues: political rhetoric, health care reform, the environment, the economy, immigration, diversity/identity politics of the president, science and technology, social safety nets, and war.
Stories incorporated archival tape from past presidents, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, and from diverse members of the community who participated in roundtable discussions about the topics. Photographs, slideshows and series transcripts are available on KPLU’s Web site.
The series used history to examine how past presidents tackled important issues and compared their actions with the promises of today’s presidential nominees. KPLU News examined the following issues: political rhetoric, health care reform, the environment, the economy, immigration, diversity/identity politics of the president, science and technology, social safety nets, and war.
Stories incorporated archival tape from past presidents, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, and from diverse members of the community who participated in roundtable discussions about the topics. Photographs, slideshows and series transcripts are available on KPLU’s Web site.