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Nick Kroll's two cents on the 99%, 47%, and the Take 5 candy bar
Nick Kroll Nov 2, 2012
During this campaign, we’ve been inundated with numbers and percentages from both the media and the candidates alike. 99 percent, 5 trillion, 1 percent ,7 trillion, 47 percent, and it has left Nick Kroll 100 percent confused.
Election issues with a melody: An interview with The National
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Indie rockers The National take a break from a recording session in upstate New York to talk politics and election issues, and perform a version of their economically inspired "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
Band The National weighs in on politics, the election and Ohio
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Reporter Krissy Clark sits down with the lead singer of The National to see how a 'non-political' band makes music in an election year.
Bloomberg’s super PAC backs candidates in both parties
Rachael Marcus Nov 1, 2012
Super PAC founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spends nearly $5 million in California, Florida, and Illinois.
How Sandy will impact the election
Frank Newport Nov 1, 2012
With just five days to go until election day, superstorm Sandy will almost certainly have an impact, but the economy is still the number one priority in the minds of voters.
Stocks: A safe bet for investors?
Paddy Hirsch Nov 1, 2012
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, slowing global economy, and a weak domestic jobs market, the stock market is still going strong -- outperforming U.S treasuries, corporate bonds, and commodities.
Citizens United and the rise of the campaign tracker
Kai Ryssdal Oct 30, 2012
A look at the work of campaign trackers as they follow every step of political campaigns across the country.
Checking in on NAFTA's immigration promise
Devin Browne Oct 29, 2012
In 1992, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed. In the two decades since, the number of people living illegally in the U.S. has nearly quadrupled.
Chevron gives $2.5 million to conservative super PAC
Rachael Marcus Dec 17, 2012
Corporate contributions to groups rare
Did somebody say 'climate change'?
Scott Tong Oct 26, 2012
One issue we haven't heard about too much this election season is climate change. What are the candidates position on the topic and why aren't we hearing about it.
