For Some Voters, Issue Of Race Is About Nuance

NPR by Robert Smith | Aug. 17, 2008 (Interview)

The 2008 presidential election has spurred much discussion on the subject of race. As Weekend Edition Sunday continues its series examining the influence of race on politics, guest host Robert Smith talks with two people who say the issue isn't just about skin color, it's about the nuances. This week, he speaks with Patricia Harris of Denver and Dennis Nordin of Starkville, Miss.

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by Meg Stefanac - Oct. 1, 2008

I didn't find this interview especially informative or interesting. It juxtaposes the opinions of two people, one black, one white, that don't necessarily represent the opinions of their peers. No conclusions were really reached in the interview; I didn't find anything particularly thought-provoking. In all, I found it pretty much a waste of time.