Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Vice President Al Gore has been sharply rebuked by his opponents for misstating the truth. Whether mistakes or lies, these missteps have become a focal point for Bush supporters. But some observers say that Bush’s public misstatements have much more serious implications for his presidency. A panel talks about "truth" in campaigns and the long-standing tradition in politics of exaggerating, equivocating, and other forms of stretching the truth.
Guests
- Tom Rosenstiel Director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism
- Tim Graham Media Research Center
- Bob Somerby Editor of The Daily Howler
- Bob Lichter Co-director of the Center for Media and Public Affairs
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