This week on HearSay, September 29-October 3
Monday, September 29
Segment A: It's Debatable
It's your chance to play Monday morning quarterback. The economy, foreign policy and national security issues took center stage at the first presidential debate of 2008. We want to hear your thoughts on the candidates' performances and we'll have analysis from guests Dr. Charles Dunn, Dean of the School of Government at Regent University and Dr. Quentin Kidd, Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Government at Christopher Newport University.
Segment B: William Redpath
Joining us live in the studio is William Redpath, the Libertarian Party nominee for US Senate in Virginia. The Certified Public Accountant and Financial Analyst's platform calls for withdrawing US troops from Iraq; reductions in federal government expenditures; reforming the tax code with a flat tax; and reforming the Social Security and Medicare systems. You can call in with your questions for Mr. Redpath today on HearSay.
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Tuesday, September 30
Segment A: Make It Count
When Virginia residents go to the polls November 4th some will be unable to cast their vote because they will be at the wrong polling place. Today on HearSay, we'll talk with Susan Lee, the Manager of Electoral Uniformity at the State Board of Elections, about efforts to ensure efficiency at the polls.
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Segment B: Gail Parker
Joining us is Gail Parker, Independent Candidate for US Senate in Virginia. The businesswoman and retired US Air Force Officer is calling for a nationwide high-speed Rail system that she says will cut our addiction to oil and bolster the economy. We invite you to call in with your questions for Ms. Parker on today's HearSay.
Wednesday, October 1
The State of the Region
While the future of the economic bailout plan remains uncertain, we'll take a look at the current state of Hampton Roads' economy. Dr. James Koch, Board of Visitors Professor of Economics and President Emeritus of Old Dominion University, joins us to discuss the newly published State of the Region Report, which is compiled annually by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University. We'll also check in with Capitol News Connection reporter Todd Zwillich to get the latest on negotiations on Capitol Hill.
Thursday, October 2
Happy Trails
Election season provides seemingly limitless fodder for late night comedians and TV satirists. We'll talk with Old Dominion University Communication & Theatre Arts Professor Jeffrey Jones about the role of comedy on the campaign trail. We'll also speak with historian John Quarstein about the history of political humor from the time of our Nation's founding.
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Friday, October 3
Segment A: Biden-Palin Debate
Debates involving vice presidential candidates aren't considered as crucial as the ones between the candidates at the top of the ticket. But in a tight presidential race, the Biden-Palin face off could have more of an impact on voters. The day after the first vice-presidential debate of the 2008 campaign we invite you to call in with your comments.
Segment B: Electoral College
The disputed 2000 presidential election brought new attention to the Electoral College and its role in American democracy. Virginia sends 13 electors to the Electoral College to vote for President and Vice President. Electors represent each of Virginia's 11 congressional districts, plus two electors are state-wide. Today on HearSay, Norfolk resident Michael Jon Khandelwal and Virginia Beach resident David Nygaard join us in the studio to share their experiences as part of this year's Electoral College for the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.