Politics

National

The Real People at the Democratic Convention

July 31, 2004 • A collection of voices from this week's Democratic National Convention -- not of politicians or celebrities, but the words of ushers, security guards and vendors who made the event happen.

News

Bush, Kerry Focus on Midwest

July 31, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry nearly cross paths on bus tours through the swing states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kerry questions the president's assertion that the economy is "turning a corner." Bush acknowledges workers' fears, but says the way to save jobs is to keep business taxes low. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Opinion

Analysis

Reviewing the Democratic Convention

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Brian Naylor discusses the highlights of last week's Democratic National Convention with Republican strategist Frank Donatelli and Joe Trippi, Howard Dean's former campaign manager. They examine which convention moments the the Republicans may use as ammunition.

Opinion

Scott Simon on TV and the Conventions

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Scott Simon shares his thoughts on the media coverage of this week's Democratic National Convention -- and hopes for something fuller in years to come.

Opinion

Analysis

Daniel Schorr on Democrats, Darfur

July 31, 2004 • NPR's Scott Simon reviews the week's news with NPR's Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst. Among the topics covered: the Democratic convention and the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.

News

Campaigns Plot Spending Strategies

July 31, 2004 • Both major presidential candidates have ample resources heading into the last months of the long campaign. How will they spend their money? Hear NPR's Scott Simon, Democratic media consultant Dan Payne and Republican media strategist Todd Domke.

News

Kerry, Edwards Launch Campaign Tour

July 31, 2004 • Sen. John Kerry and running mate Sen. John Edwards campaign in Pennsylvania on the first day after the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

News

Bush Stumps in Midwest States

July 31, 2004 • President Bush returns to the campaign trail with a speech evaluating Sen. John Kerry's Senate record as ineffective against terrorism. Both candidates are on a swing through the Midwest. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Economy

Bush Defends Policies in Face of Record Deficit

July 31, 2004 • President Bush uses his weekly radio address to defend his economic policies. Though the White House said Friday that the federal deficit will hit a record $445 billion this year, Mr. Bush predicted Saturday that the deficit for 2004 and 2005 will be $100 billion less than his advisers previously estimated.

Bush Defends Policies in Face of Record Deficit

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News

Midwest Draws Attention of Bush, Kerry

July 31, 2004 • President Bush and Sen. John Kerry both make campaign stops in Ohio and Pennsylvania, seen as key battleground states, as the White House race picks up again following the Democratic Convention.

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National

CIA Report on Prewar Intel to Remain Private

July 30, 2004 • The CIA completes an internal investigation into prewar intelligence on Iraq, but the report won't be made public. Begun in February 2003, the inquiry assesses the agency's reporting and the performance of analysts and case officers. It's uncertain how the CIA will respond to the findings. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

News

Ad Fight Set to Intensify in Swing States

July 30, 2004 • With the Democratic Kerry-Edwards ticket for the White House formalized, political advertising by both the Bush and Kerry camps is expected to intensify in key swing states. The media barrage in such battleground states as Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida is likely to leave voters there feeling as if the election is weeks, not months, away. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.

Opinion

Analysis

Assessing the Democratic Performance in Boston

July 30, 2004 • NPR's Tony Cox assesses this week's Democratic National Convention in Boston with WashingtonPost.com political correspondent Terry Neal and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington.

Middle East

U.S. Muslim Activist Admits Libya Ties, Tax Violations

July 30, 2004 • Abdurahman Alamoudi, a prominent American Muslim activist, pleads guilty to violating economic sanctions against Libya, tax code violations and to unlawful procurement of citizenship. A federal affidavit says Alamoudi was involved with groups that had terrorist ties. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Culture

Convention Coverage: Not Ready for Prime Time

Fresh Air

July 30, 2004 • TV critic David Bianculli reviews the coverage of the Democratic National Convention, or lack of it.