Election 2008 Special Series
 
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Looking Back to Look Forward

 
The Nine-Part Series

 
Political Rhetoric
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Aired: September 2
Health Care Reform
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Aired: September 9
Economy
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Aired: September 16
Identity Politics
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Aired: September 23
Science and Technology
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Aired: September 30
Immigration
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Aired: October 7
Environment
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Aired: October 14
The Politics of a Social Safety Net
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Aired: October 21
Looking Back to Look Forward LogoAs we move closer to voting for our next President, what can we learn from past presidents who faced the same tough issues we face today? KPLU reporters set out to answer that question in our election series "Looking Back to Look Forward."

Listen to our in-depth reports as we compare past leaders with the top Presidential candidates of 2008.

PodcastClick here to Podcast the Series

This week's story:
Inheriting Unpopular Wars

How will the next U.S. Commander in Chief handle the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? A look at 20th-century elections in which unpopular wars have shaped presidential campaigns.

Airs Tuesday, October 28, 6:30am & 8:30am

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UW student protest posters, Seattle, 1970
credit: Seattle P-I collection, MOHAI Seattle

"Looking Back to Look Forward" Community Forum
Juan WilliamsKPLU hosted a community forum about the "Looking Back to Look Forward" series with NPR's Juan Williams on September 10. The event was taped and photographed. KPLU will also be broadcasting a special half-hour program on the forum at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 on KPLU 88.5 FM.

Click here to view a slideshow of the event

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