here is a mostly unbiased news source that will likely offer good coverage of some political events coming up in the next week.
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 January 14, 2009 "CHANGE" -- That was Barack Obama's mantra during the campaign. Now, the nation's capital is preparing for a huge change from one administration to another,and Northwest Public Radio takes you front and center of the festivities and ceremonies.The changing of the guard begins Thursday at 5:00pm, when George W. Bush delivers his final address to the nation as Chief Executive. We'll broadcast the speech live during All Things Considered, and follow it with analysis from NPR's Washington editor, Ron Elving. The activities go into full swing on Tuesday January 20, with NPR's Special Coverage beginning at 8:00am on our NPR News service. As crowds gather on the National Mall, Steve Inskeep and Michele Norris take us to the viewing stands on the Capitol grounds. Then listen to full, uninterrupted coverage of the Inaugural Ceremonies. Joe Biden will be sworn in first, then Barack Obama takes the oath and becomes the 44th President of the United States. NPR's coverage includes commentary from previous presidential speechwriters, as well as historians, journalists and people in the huge crowd: a diverse range of voices and opinions about what they just heard from the new president, and about the challenges he will face in the days ahead. At 11:00am the coverage turns to a national conversation about citizens' reactions to the President's address. Neal Conan hosts a two- hour call-in, in which you can share your comments by calling 1-800-989- 8255. Neal also talks to a broad range of political stakeholders about what they expect from the new administration, and what their roles will be. Stay tuned for live coverage of the Inaugural Parade as it passes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue. Coverage, analysis and interviews will continue through All Things Considered on Northwest Public Radio. Be sure to listen to Northwest Public Radio and NPR for all the excitement of this historic event, and remember, you can also hear it at Northwest Public Radio online. |
