http://www.pbs.org/needtoknow Birthright citizenship in the U.S. has become a hot topic as members of the Republican Party began to talk openly about repealing the 14th Amendment as part of its campaign to curb illegal immigration. In Jon Meacham's "In Perspective" essay, he explores the roots of the constitutional amendment. Need to Know airs every Friday on PBS. Watch full-length episodes of Need to Know at http://video.pbs.org/program/1458405365/
The race for the U.S. Senate heated up when Charlie Crist announced he would leave the Republican party and run as an independent. This sets up a rare three-way race between the two other party-endorsed frontrunners--Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek. Congressman Meek joins us on the program to discuss this and his perspective on key issues such as drilling off the coast of Florida and the controversial Arizona immigration law.
[Air Date: 5/14/2010]
The race for the U.S. Senate heated up when Charlie Crist announced he would leave the Republican party and run as an independent. This sets up a rare three-way race between the two other party-endorsed frontrunners--Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek. Congressman Meek joins us on the program to discuss this and his perspective on key issues such as drilling off the coast of Florida and the controversial Arizona immigration law.
[Air Date: 5/14/2010]
Click here for part 2 of 2: Interview with U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek
Former presidential speechwriter defends speaking out in favor of civil discourse across party lines.
On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart announced he would not seek reelection this November, vacating a seat he held for nearly two decades. At the state level, the Florida Republican party is looking at whether its funds were improperly managed by former chair Jim Greer. How strong is the G.O.P. in Florida?
[Air Date: 2/12/2010]
On Tuesday, voters from select local municipalities cast their ballots for mayoral and commission seats. We discuss the results from the local elections and the latest Broward political scandal.
[Airdate11/6/2009]
Congress is abuzz regarding the sudden resignation of Republican Senator Mel Martinez. This announcement comes a day after he voted against his party in favor of confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. (AIR DATE 05/07/09)
The Republican Party struggles to define itself after the 2008 elections swept in a tide of elected Democratic officials. Republican leaders recently began a "listening tour" in an effort to engage the average citizen. We gathered a panel to discuss this and the future of the Grand Old Party. (AIRDATE 05/08/09)
Republicans suffered a great setback this election year. What does it mean to be a member of the Grand Old Party in the 21st century? (AIRDATE 11/14/08)
