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The presidential election is four weeks from tomorrow. Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama debate tomorrow in Nashville, Tenn.

NPR's Cokie Roberts talks with co-host Ari Shapiro about the latest polls which show Barack Obama has pulled ahead of John McCain in national polls and in key battleground states.

The White House is optimistic that the Treasury Department's plan to bolster Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "will help add stability." Steve Inskeep talks with NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts to sort through the political implications of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac news.

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Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week from its July Fourth recess. Co-host Renee Montagne talks with NPR Political Analyst Cokie Roberts to find out what issues the lawmakers will tackle first.

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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spent the weekend trying to recover from a political gaffe. Obama told a San Francisco fundraiser that economically frustrated people get bitter and "cling to guns or religion." Steve Inskeep talks with NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts about what Obama said and what his rivals are saying about the comment.

Author and journalist Cokie Roberts' new book describes the important part women played in the birthing of our nation.

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The presidential candidates made headlines last week commenting on their plans to deal with the U.S. mortgage crisis and weakening economy.

The Bush administration today announces its plan to overhaul the financial regulation systems. And with most headlines being dominated by the tight race for the Democratic presidential nomination, presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain has to work a little harder than usual to keep the spotlight on his campaign.

Steve Inskeep talks to NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts about the presidential race and mortgage crisis.