August 27, 2008 - Young voters: Will they turn out? Broadcast: Midmorning, 08/27/2008, 9:06 a.m. The presidential campaign of Democrat Barack Obama is counting on a better turnout among young voters. Voters age 18-24 traditionally don't show up at the polls in as great numbers as their elders. Midmorning asks if the enthusiasm of today's youth will translate to their actual votes, live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Guests: Molly Andolina: Associate professor of political science at DePaul University. Robert Biko Baker: Executive director of the League of Young Voters. Justin Rockefeller: Political activist, and co-founder and National Program Director of Generation Engage. Bob Collins: Bob Collins writes the NewsCut blog for Minnesota Public Radio News. Susan Turnbull: Susan Turnbull is Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
October 17, 1996 - Midday presents a rebroadcast of the second and final Presidential debate between President Bill Clinton and his Republican challenger Bob Dole. The townhall debate was held at Shiley Theatre, University of San Diego. Debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS’s NewsHour.
October 10, 1996 - Midday presents a rebroadcast of the vice-presidential debate between Vice President Al Gore and his republican challenger, former Congressman Jack Kemp. The debate was held at St. Petersburg, Florida. Debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS’s NewsHour.
October 7, 1996 - Midday presents a rebroadcast of the first Presidential debate between President Bill Clinton and his Republican challenger Bob Dole. The debate was held at Bushnell Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. Debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS’s NewsHour.
September 30, 1996 - A special Midday rebroadcast of national "Congressional Debate" in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Debate features Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House; Trent Lott, Senate Majority leader; Tom Daschle, Senate Minority leader; and Dick Gephardt, House Minority leader. Topics include Medicare, Family First, tax credits, terrorism, and environment. Debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS’s NewsHour. After debate, political analysts Tom Horner and Bob Meek provide commentary on debates and report on the congressional elections in Minnesota.