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David Axelrod Discusses Obama's Convention Speech
Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- David Axelrod, chief strategist for
Barack Obama's presidential campaign, talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt
about Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention and the outlook for
the 2008 election. Bloomberg's Hans Nichols discusses John McCain's selection
of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Margaret Carlson and Kate
O'Beirne discuss McCain's selection of Palin and the Democratic convention.
Denver's Hickenlooper Says Biden Great Choice for Obama
Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- John Hickenlooper, the mayor of Denver, talks with
Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about this week's Democratic National convention in
his city. Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman and Hans Nichols comment on the latest
developments in the presidential race between Senators John McCain and Barack
Obama. Commentators Margaret Carlson and Kate O'Beirne discuss expected
speakers at the Democratic and Republican conventions.
Bloomberg's Pinchuk, Kempe Discuss Georgian-Russian Conflict
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Ellen Pinchuk and Fred Kempe talk to
executive editor Albert R. Hunt about the conflict between Russia and Georgia,
and its effects on U.S.-Russian relations.
Rendell, Weber Discuss U.S. Presidential Election
Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and former
Minnesota Republican Representative Vin Weber, who served as policy chairman
for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, talk with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt
about the outlook for the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
Chinese React Stridently to Bush Comments on Human Rights
Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Hans Nichols in Beijing and Janine
Zacharia in Washington, D.C., talk to executive editor Albert R. Hunt about the
political climate surrounding the 2008 Olympic Games and the possible impact
on U.S. foreign relations.
Author Maraniss Says Politics Still `Rife' in Olympics
Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Author David Maraniss talks with Bloomberg's Albert
R. Hunt about the Olympics in Beijing, his new book, ``Rome 1960: The Olympics
That Changed the World,'' and the extraordinary athletes that have shaped the
event through history.
Miller, Zacharia Discuss U.S. Economy, Israeli Politics
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Rich Miller talks with executive editor
Albert R. Hunt about the economic news of the week, and Bloomberg's Janine
Zacharia reports on Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's plan to resign next
month.
Senator Reed Says Global Problems Need American Leadership
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode
Island, talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about a pending U.S.-Iraq
security agreement and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's
campaign.
Bloomberg's Kempe, Zacharia Discuss Obama's European Reception
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Frederick Kempe and Janine Zacharia
talk with executive editor Albert R. Hunt about how Senator Barack Obama's
recent trips to Europe and Afghanistan have been perceived by the American
public.
Sebelius Says Issues Not Important In Being Bipartisan
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius talks with
Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about her support for presumptive U.S. Democratic
presidential candidate Barack Obama and the possibility of being selected as
his vice presidential running mate.
Boehner Discusses U.S. Economy, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader John
Boehner, an Ohio Republican, talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about the
proposed rescue plan for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and the possibility of a
second stimulus plan.
Furman, Holtz-Eakin Discuss Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Jason Furman, chief economic adviser to presumptive
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, and Douglas Holtz-Eakin,
economic adviser to presumptive Republican candidate John McCain, talk with
Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about the candidates' economic policies and stance
on President George W. Bush's plan to strengthen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Bloomberg's Torres, Westbrook On Fed's New Regulatory Power
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Craig Torres and Jesse Westbrook talk
with executive editor Albert R. Hunt about the Federal Reserve's expanded
authority to regulate financial markets and how this might effect the
Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to address its responsibilities.
Richard Holbrooke Says U.S. `Cannot Fail' In Afghanistan
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Richard Holbrooke, former U.S. ambassador to the
United Nations, talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about the 2008 U.S.
presidential election and developments in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
Bloomberg's Miller, Kennedy Discuss Unemployment, ECB Risks
July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Rich Miller and Simon Kennedy talk to
executive editor Albert R. Hunt about this past week's European Central Bank
rate increase and the U.S. economy.
U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Discusses McCain, Obama, Iraq
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, a Nebraska Republican,
talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt in Washington about the war in Iraq and
outlook for the presidential race between presumptive Republican nominee John
McCain and likely Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Bloomberg's Stohr on Handgun Ruling; Arendt Discusses Poll
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Greg Stohr talks with executive editor
Albert R. Hunt and discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions this week. The
court voted against the death penalty for child rapists and tossed out the
District of Columbia's handgun ban and a federal campaign finance law.
Bloomberg's Lindsey Arent reports on the latest Bloomberg/Los Angeles Times
poll.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid Discusses Wiretap Measure
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat
from Nevada, talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about domestic wiretapping
legislation, accusations that Democratic Senators Christopher Dodd and Kent
Conrad received home loans at discounted rates from Countrywide Financial Corp.
and the 2008 presidential race.
Bloomberg's Zacharia, Kempe on U.S.-China Relations, Africa
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Janine Zacharia and Fred Kempe talk
with executive editor Albert R. Hunt about the strategic economic dialogue
between the U.S. and China, developments in the Middle East and the spread of
democracy in Africa.
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