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Thursday

Opinion

From Our Listeners

Letters: Election Coverage, Gallup Polls

Recent listener letters to Morning Edition have echoed the partisan divide of the country. NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Renee Montagne share letters from all over the political spectrum about coverage during this election season.

Letters: Election Coverage, Gallup Polls

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Morning Edition

Debate Coaches Prep Candidates

One of the best ways for a presidential candidate to prepare for a debate is to have someone act as a stand-in for their opponent. Sam Popkin helped President Jimmy Carter in 1980 by taking on the role of Ronald Reagan in mock debates. Popkin, now a political science professor at the University of California at San Diego, talks about what it's like to take part in the process. Hear Popkin and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Debate Coaches Prep Candidates

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Wednesday

Sports

Baseball Expected Back in D.C.

Major League Baseball has reportedly chosen the nation's capital as the new home of the Montreal Expos. An official announcement is expected today. Washington D.C. has been without a Major League Baseball team since 1971, which was the final season for the Washington Senators before they relocated to Texas and became the Rangers. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Brian Naylor.

Baseball Expected Back in D.C.

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National

Parents and Kids Address an Age-old Question

One of the most frustrating conversations between parents and children begins with the question: "How was school?" Parents seem programmed to ask it, and kids have dozens of ways not to answer. NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Renee Montagne hear from parents and students, who talk about what they're really thinking when they're having this dead-end dialogue.

Parents and Kids Address an Age-old Question

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Tuesday

World

Nigerian Rebels Threaten Oil Production

Nigerian rebels fighting for control of the oil-producing Niger Delta warn oil companies to shut down production before they declare an all-out war on Oct. 1. The unrest helps push oil prices to $50 a barrel. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Anna Borzello of the BBC.

Nigerian Rebels Threaten Oil Production

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Monday

Morning Edition

Campaign Manager Says Kerry in 'Fighting Stance'

In the second of two interviews with the major presidential candidates' campaign managers, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mary Beth Cahill from Sen. John Kerry's campaign. On Friday Inskeep spoke with President Bush's campaign manager, Ken Mehlman.

Campaign Manager Says Kerry in 'Fighting Stance'

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Friday

Morning Edition

Helming the Bush Campaign

In the first of two interviews with the presidential candidates' campaign managers, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ken Mehlman from President Bush's campaign. On Monday he will speak with Sen. John Kerry's campaign manager, Mary Beth Cahill.

Helming the Bush Campaign

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Thursday

Science

The Commercial Possibilities of Sleeping Less

If you think you're working too hard, getting less sleep than you need and generally under too much stress -- you're not alone. Nancy Koehn, a professor at the Harvard Business School, talks about Americans who try to do too much -- and the industries that try to help them. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Koehn.

The Commercial Possibilities of Sleeping Less

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Wednesday

Morning Edition

Accuracy of Political Polling

Americans are inundated each day with results from the latest opinion polls, results which often differ wildly. How can one poll show the President leading by 10 points, while another maintains the two candidates are in a dead heat? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Frank Newport, head of the Gallup Organization, about the accuracy and reliability of political polls.

Accuracy of Political Polling

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Morning Edition

Rolling out the 2005 Cars

Paul Eisenstein talks about 2005 model year cars. Eisenstein publishes an online automotive industry magazine and explains some of the new trends, including more hybrids, smaller SUVs and station wagons the industry prefers to call "sports wagons." NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Eisenstein.

Rolling out the 2005 Cars

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Morning Edition

Three Men with DeLay Ties Indicted in Texas

A Texas grand jury returns indictments against three men with ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. The men are charged with raising corporate money and laundering it, then providing it to Republican candidates for the Texas state House of Representatives. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Peter Overby. Eight companies, including Sears Roebuck and Cracker Barrell Old Country Store were also indicted. Hear NPR's Peter Overby.

Three Men with DeLay Ties Indicted in Texas

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Tuesday

Morning Edition

Bush Takes Slight Lead in Polls

Public opinion polls on the presidential race often contradict themselves. Now a pair of polls -- conducted by the Mason Dixon Polling and Research Group -- surveyed voters in key battleground states and showed President Bush edging out Sen. John Kerry. Voters named President Bush the more likable candidate. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Bush Takes Slight Lead in Polls

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Morning Edition

Bush, Kerry Agree to Three Debates

The campaign teams of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry have agreed to three presidential debates before the election with the first scheduled next week. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush, Kerry Agree to Three Debates

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Monday

Sports

Feinstein: Americans Drop Ryer Cup

The Europeans are keeping golf's Ryder Cup for another year. The Europeans defeated the United States with a score of 18 1/2 to 9 1/2. It was the worst loss for the Americans in the 77-year history of golf's Ryder Cup. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Commentator John Feinstein about the U.S. defeat.

Feinstein: Americans Drop Ryer Cup

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Morning Edition

Bush Winning the Women's Vote

Just six weeks away from the election, polls show President Bush is gaining among women. NPR News analyst Cokie Roberts talks about the women's vote, social issues and how they are affecting this year's presidential race. Hear Roberts and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Bush Winning the Women's Vote

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