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'This American Moment' What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation invites artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the significance of this moment in U.S. history. What does "This American Moment" mean to you?
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'This American Moment'

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Madeleine Albright's 'Memo To The President'

Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Secretary of State, talks about the significance of this moment in American history. Albright's new book, Memo to the President explores how to restore America's reputation and leadership.

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Douglas Wilder On Race, Politics And America

Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor of a U.S state when he was elected in Virginia in 1989. Now, nearly two decades later, he discusses parallels between his historic race for Virgina's State House and Barack Obama's bid for the White House.

Douglas Wilder On Race, Politics And America

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Eboo Patel On The Importance Of Religious Pluralism

In this installment of the This American Moment series, Eboo Patel, director of the Interfaith Youth Core, discusses his efforts to promote religious pluralism among young people. Patel believes that this type of mutual respect and understanding is the "big idea of our time."

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Raul Yzaguirre Defines 'This American Moment'

Under the leadership of civil rights activist Raul Yzaguirre, the National Council of La Raza grew into a major Latino advocacy organization in the United States. In the latest installment of This American Moment, Yzaguirre weighs in on what is at stake in the 2008 presidential election.

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Randall Kennedy: If Obama Loses, Then What?

Barack Obama has already broken countless racial barriers in his historic run for America's highest office. In this installment of the "This American Moment" series, Randall Kennedy talks about what it would mean if Obama lost the election.

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Junot Diaz Reflects On 'This American Moment'

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz talks about what this moment in American politics means to him. Born in the Dominican Republic, Diaz is the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and the fiction editor of The Boston Review.

Junot Diaz Reflects On 'This American Moment'

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John Bolton Weighs In On 'This American Moment'

Talk of the Nation continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, shares his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election.

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Young Conservatives Define 'This American Moment'

As Republicans gather in St. Paul, Minn. for the Republican National Convention, Talk of the Nation continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. Two young conservatives, Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam, explain what this election means to them.

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Jimmy Carter On 'This American Moment'

Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Former President Jimmy Carter describes his reaction when he learned that Sen. Barack Obama would be the Democratic presidential nominee.

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Christopher Hitchens On 'This American Moment'

What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Today, author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Christopher Hitchens weighs in.

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'This American Moment': A Latino Perspective

What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in U.S. history. Jorge Ramos, news anchor for Spanish-language network Univision, explains the election's significance for Latino voters.

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Defining 'This American Moment'

What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation launches a new series called This American Moment, in which artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the impact of this moment in U.S. history. First up: Lani Guinier, a law professor at Harvard University.

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