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Pope's Resignation News Pauses Runup To Obama's Speech

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:44:00 +0000

The runup to President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday was overshadowed Monday by news out of Rome: the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning. What does this mean for the Catholic Church in America?

Politics In The News

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:26:00 +0000

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President Obama goes before a joint session of Congress tomorrow evening to deliver his State of the Union message. White House briefers say the president plans to bring the national conversation back to the economy, after weeks of focusing on immigration and gun violence.

Here for more insight is Cokie Roberts, who joins us most Mondays.

With Weeks Until Election, What's Next?

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:17:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Now that the Democratic convention is over, polls show President Obama pulling ahead of Mitt Romney, not by so much, but the change did show up in several surveys. Let's talk about that and more with Cokie Roberts, who joins us most Mondays.

Cokie, good morning.

COKIE ROBERTS, BYLINE: Hi, Steve.

INSKEEP: Any surprise in the polls over the weekend?

ROBERTS: Yeah, I think so.

Politics In The News

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Cokie Roberts about the week ahead in politics.

Obama's Ratings Improve On Bin Laden Mission

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:00:00 +0000

President Obama is still riding high after last week's military operation that killed Osama bin Laden. The question now: Can the president convert that success into increased clout as he addresses the economy and immigration — while his team works with Congress on the budget?

Looking Ahead To The 2012 Presidential Campaign

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Sarah Palin might be exciting some voters. But the Republicans often nominate a presidential candidate who appears to be next in line. Who would be favored if that tradition holds?

Politics Update

NPR: Cokie Roberts — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, host:

It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

And I'm Renee Montagne

The suspense of a possible government shutdown is over, but the debate over larger issues has only begun. The federal government is open today. Lawmakers reached a deal on the budget Friday night, and gave themselves most of this week to formally pass it. That deal, though, is only for the current fiscal year - already half over. The federal deficit is a long-term problem.