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Kevin Phillips

Author, former political strategist, and historian Kevin Phillips talked about his life and career. He discussed economics, including theory… read more

Author, former political strategist, and historian Kevin Phillips talked about his life and career. He discussed economics, including theory, statistics, and the current economic crisis. Among other topics he discussed politics such as political strategy and campaigns, his political career, his relationship with President Nixon, the religious right, and the decline of the Republican Party.

Two video clips were shown of Kevin Phillips at his home in Litchfield, Connecticut, on November 13, 2008. He talked about his writing habits.

Mr. Phillips was a senior strategist for Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential campaign and was a special assistant to the U.S. attorney general in 1969 to 1970. He became a regular political contributor to CBS News, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times. He is the author of over a dozen books including, [The Emerging Republican Majority; Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics; The Cousins' Wars: Religion, Politics, and close

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  • Kevin Phillips Publisher and Editor (Former) American Political Report
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In Depth with Kevin Phillips

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Program ID:
282736-1
Category:
Call-In
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Call-In
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 07, 2008 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 24, 2008 | 10:26pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Dec 07, 2008 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 07, 2008 | 11:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 13, 2008 | 9:03am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 24, 2008 | 10:26pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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