 State of New York: Special Session
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Lowering the Drinking Age
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Focus on Veterans: Long Walk Home
For soldiers injured in Iraq or Afghanistan, recovery is often slow; their bodies sometimes altered forever. RNN's Carolyn Rowe brings viewers the story of Cpl. Christopher Levi, injured in Iraq and struggling through his recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. (8/18/08)
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Campaign '08: Veepstakes Continue as Conventions Near
The Democratic Convention is just one week away and Barack Obama could announce his choice for running mate any day now. Gov. Tim Kaine and Sen. Evan Bayh are still in the running, with Sen. Joe Biden making a strong finish. For McCain, the names being mentioned include current and former governors Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney, as well as the pro-choice Tom Ridge. (8/18/08)
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Campaign '08: Warren Forum on Religion
John McCain and Barack Obama took to the same stage at the church in southern California and were questioned by popular evangelical pastor Rick Warren, separately facing questions on moral, religious and political issues. (8/18/08)
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Call for a Curfew?
Just last week Mount Vernon suffered its 7th homicide this year. All of these tragedies, many of which involve our children, bring up the difficult question: Are curfews the answer to keeping our children safe from street violence? (8/18/08)
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New York's Budget Cut Battle
Gov. Paterson warned of a more than $6 billion shortfall for the state over the next year, and it could reach $20 billion over the next three years. So he is laying down the gauntlet, calling for a billion dollars in cuts to be made immediately to stop the hemmoraging in Albany. (8/15/08)
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Campaign '08: Obama & McCain Go to Megachurch Forum
The Rev. Rick Warren is so prominent and respected that just being seen with him is a boon for any presidential candidate. For John McCain and Barack Obama, their appearances at a forum tomorrow night at Warren's evangelical California megachurch bring risks along with rewards. Expect Obama to be asked about past drug use, and McCain to get questioned on his multiple extramarital affairs. (8/15/08)
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Breaking Up: The End of Mike & the Mad Dog
An institution on New York radio for almost 20 years, WFAN's sports jocks "Mike and the Mad Dog" are parting ways, giving New York sports fans one more thing to talk about today, but one less voice to talk back. (8/15/08)
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Honoring Our Vets: New Legislation to End Casket Picture Ban
A new bill has been proposed in the House that would end the ban on photographing soldiers' caskets coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. If it passes, it would be the first time since Vietnam that the powerful image of the flag-draped caskets would be captured. The military has defended the rule saying it is out of respect for the families, but critics say it was a way to sway public opinion and hide the true cost of war. (8/15/08)
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