Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | Mind The God Gap | 20081002 | Two-part series exploring two of the most sensitive fault lines in American politics, religion and race, and what role they will play in the 2008 presidential elections. Rob Watson reports on the fierce battle for religious voters in the key state of Ohio, and asks if the Democrats can close the 'God Gap'. Rob Watson reports on the fierce battle for religious voters in the key state of Ohio. Exploring the roles of religion and race in the 2008 US presidential elections |
02 | Republicans And Race | 20081009 | Two-part series exploring two of the most sensitive fault lines in American politics, religion and race, and what role they will play in the 2008 presidential elections. Rob Watson visits Virginia to tackle the issue of race in the election. He considers whether it is really possible for Barack Obama to run as a candidate that transcends race, and asks how all sides will respond to the election of the first black US president should he win. Exploring the roles of religion and race in the 2008 US presidential elections |