News Director Robert Glass interviews Geopolitical Analyst Marko Papic from Stratfor on how the 2008 Election will change the future of the United States' Foreign Policy relationship with Russia and Eastern Europe.

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Robert Glass: WHRW News is now joined by Marko Papic, a geopolitical analyst for Stratfor. Welcome on the program.

Marko Papic: Well, thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be here.

Robert Glass: We're here to talk about how the election will change American Foreign Policy with Eastern Europe and Russia. And, just as a background, how would you describe America's relationship with Russia in the past eight years?

News Director Robert Glass interviews Lori Lipman Brown on how the 2008 election will effect Secular America, and on the state of Secular America in the past eight years.

New York's 22nd Congressional District encompasses parts of eight counties and includes in it most of the tri-cities area. This year newcomer Republican George K. Phillips has challenged longtime incumbent Democrat Maurice Hinchey for the seat.

George Phillips grew up, and still lives in, Endwell, NY. He has worked as a Catholic High School teacher for most of his life, in both Louisiana and Washington D.C. as well as the local Seton Catholic Central High School. Between 2001 and 2005 Phillips worked for New Jersey Republican Congressman Chris Smith, who was then the Vice Chairman of the House International Relations Committee and the Chairman for the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Phillips worked very closely with Congressman Smith (and is very animated when talking about the joy that he had in the post) and also very closely with a number of important politicians to help get legislation passed as one of Congressman Smith's chief aides. Currently Phillips teaches at Seton Catholic Central High School and Broome Community College.

“Some of it Was Fun: Working with RFK and LBJ” is a political memoir written by Former Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, it is also probably the best titled book released this year. This is, unfortunately, the only thing that can be said to be truly outstanding about the book. It is interesting, informative and insightful but at the same time it is a slow and sometimes stultifying read. It combines overly detailed prose with a habit of meandering off topic onto diatribes about modern politics that tend to be just short enough to not contain anything truly informative but just long enough to completely derail the book's flow. But, despite all this, it can still be a worthwhile read for the right reader.

Thank god we are approaching the end of what has been the longest and possibly the most exhausting presidential campaign ever. This November fourth will be my first opportunity to vote in a presidential election. As a political junkie and radical liberal, I have been waiting a long time to be able to take advantage of one of our greatest rights in this country, the right to vote. But I said right. I did not say privilege, civic duty, or obligation. It is my right and I will do with it what I choose.  Unless I am swayed in the next few days, I will not be voting for either of the major parties' presidential candidates. Allow me to explain my reasoning while at the same time voice what I believe to be fundamental problems and injustices in our voting system.

The representation of the 24th District of New York in the House of Representatives encompasses 11 counties, including Broome County. In this year’s election, Richard Hanna, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Mike Arcuri who is finishing his first term as Congressman.

Arcuri is a member of the House Rules Committee, which oversees much of the legislation brought before the House. He was born and raised in Utica, where he currently lives with his wife and three children.

Richard Hanna is a lifelong resident of Upstate New York and a longtime area businessman. This is his first run for public office and he considers himself and outsider to Washington. Hanna was born in Utica and currently lives in Cooperstown with his wife and son.

The following is a brief breakdown of the candidates’ positions and the issues of the Economy, Energy, and Security.

Jobs and the economy

News Director Robert Glass interviews Laurence Gonzales on his new book "Everyday Survival."

Stepping inside the Lemongrass Kitchen and Lounge felt like stepping into a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Manhattan. Booths occupy the right wall between a loft-like neutrally painted brick wall and a series of arc ways, creating the feeling of a separate dining area. The opposite dark wall hosts an elegant gold worked metal design. Rich, bold fabrics and colors are softened by woods, candles, paper lanterns and floral touches. Located at 1550 Vestal Parkway East, it’s less than a fifteen minute ride from the Campus of Binghamton University and a short car ride from just about anywhere in the tri-cities area.

The third presidential debate was easily the best of the 2008 campaign, with both candidates putting on a good show and letting their inner personalities out. McCain came into the debate with a laundry list of important issues he wanted to talk about and a determined attitude. He seemed to maintain an upper hand with his well placed one liners and his persistent push to press Senator Obama on the weaker aspects of his campaign. This personal surge worked to his advantage, despite his angry visage and his horrible-looking forced smile. The debate was not one sided, though, Senator Obama remained calm throughout the debate and made a point of exuding confidence and addressing the American people, instead of his opponent, through the camera. At times, it sounded as if he was lecturing McCain, and his knowledgeable sounding style allowed him to not address some of the issues McCain brought to the table. There were a few instances where they each scoffed at the other’s responses, and McCain seemed noticeably agitated at some of the comments Senator Obama made, making sharp intakes of breath which were audible on the mike to Obama's statements which really raised his ire.

I simply cannot believe what’s happening. Nearing a recession, two interminable wars, a ten trillion dollar national debt, and two countries that have gone stir crazy with nuclear weapons. And now the Republican Party believes that some random politician without any qualifications can lead us out of all of these separate messes. Sarah Palin (I quiver to say the name) is simply put, an idiot. She is not intelligent, she's not book smart nor people smart. Heck, she's not even politically smart.