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The center of the political universe is no longer in Washington -- at least until the end of the Democratic and Republic conventions. Scores of local leaders are in Denver, working to raise their own political fortunes and those of the regions they represent. Join Kojo as talk with Maryland's attorney general about his response to this year's convention.
Douglas Gansler, Maryland Attorney General
Few issues in the Mountain West are as incendiary as immigration. But the challenges that region faces on the immigration front are very different from the challenges confronting lawmakers in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. Join Kojo as we look at at this heated political issue from the perspective of Western states.
Patty Limerick, Professor, University of Colorado at Boulder
Ana Sol Gutierrez, former member of Montgomery County Board of Eduation; also Senior Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation
Politicians often turn to music on the campaign trail to reinforce their messages and connect with voters. But some tunes are used so frequently on the stump that they become tiresome. And the musical choices some candidates make aren't necessarily in the spirit of their campaigns. Join Kojo as we explore how political parties claim ownership of musical genres and whether some campaign songs accurately reflect the candidates who use them.
Michael Crowley, Senior Editor, The New Republic
Kembrew McLeod, Associate Professor, University of Iowa
As we continue our special convention coverage from Denver, it's "Your Turn" to weigh in on the news, whether it's your view on the Democratic Convention, the start of the new school year or the kickoff of the Redskins' new season.
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