The 1970’s TV-series Roots, based on the eponymous book by Alex Haley, changed the way we think about race in America. With the release of an AMC remake of the show, we find out about the lasting effects of what was the most popular miniseries of all time. We also talk to the presidential candidate from the Worker’s World Party, and we talk about a new report on the impact of millennials on the November election.
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The Effect Of Millennials On The Election
Research shows millennials–make up of Americans who are 18-35 year-olds–are the least likely generation to turn out at the polls on November 8th. We talk to the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism’s managing editor about a piece the center just published on millennial voters and their impact on the election.
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Candidate Interview: Monica Mooreheard, Presidential Candidate For The Workers World Party
As part of a series of candidate interviews, Monica Moorehead talks about her presidential campaign for the Workers World Party.
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Forty years ago, the novel “Roots” was published, followed a year later by a tv series. An author tells the story behind Roots–and how it focused attention on the history of American slavery.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Dee Hall Guest
- Monica Moorehead Guest
- Matthew Delmont Guest
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