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Vice President George H.W. Bush and Representative Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) met in Philadelphia for the 1984 Vice Presidential Debate. They debated a variety of issues including abortion and…

President George H.W. Bush, Governor Bill Clinton (D-AR), and H. Ross Perot met at Washington University in St. Louis for the first of three Presidential debates prior to the 1992 Presidenti…

John Mashek and Stuart Loory talked about Thirty-five years ago today, President Richard M. Nixon resigned from the Presidency over the Watergate break-in. Guests, who were both reporters du…

John Mashek and Stuart Loory talked about Thirty-five years ago today, President Richard M. Nixon resigned from the Presidency over the Watergate break-in. Guests, who were both reporters du…

In a look back at the format, questioners, and the moderators of presidential debates, past participants of presidential and vice presidential debates reflected on their experiences. The rou…

The guests were three long-time political reporters who discussed the current campaign and how it compares to campaigns of the past. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and el…

Political consultants and journalists discussed the 1996 elections at a conference for teachers and school administrators. They focused on how teachers could explain the results and what stu…

Vice President George H.W. Bush and Governor Michael Dukakis (D-MA) met at Wake Forest University for the first of two debates prior to the 1988 presidential election. The debate was moderat…

In a Student Town Meeting, the participants talked about how candidates get their messages out through the media. They took questions from the audience.

The participants discussed the issues of the 1996 national elections.

Harvard University’s Joan Shorenstein Center hosted a forum on President Bill Clinton and his relationship with the press. Along with national political reporters was White House Adviser Geo…

The presidential candidates debate preview included remarks by members of the Commission on Presidential Debates to audience members in the debate hall, a brief open phones segment, and a br…

A Political Discussion with Brian Lamb and guest

John Mashek discussed the Democratic Leadership Council meeting and presidential candidates. He answered questions from viewers.

Vice Presidential candidates debated issues asked by the panel.

Mr. Mashek discussed the 1984 Democratic Convention and the Republican Party’s reaction to it and responded to callers' questions.