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Kevin Phillips isn't a textbook lefty. He used to be a Republican party strategist. In fact, he was the senior strategist for Richard Nixon's presidential campaign. Not anymore. Here's the title of his latest book: "American Theocracy: the Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century." During his talk at Town Hall Seattle on April 16th, 2007, Phillips says 'President Bush's references to religion have grown in the past several years. Phillips says he goes farther in this talk than he did in the book. He outlines specific incidents where President Bush brings religion to the forefront of politics, like one where the President says he "speaks" for God.
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Kevin Phillips isn't a textbook lefty. He used to be a Republican party strategist. In fact, he was the senior strategist for Richard Nixon's presidential campaign. Not anymore. Here's the title of his latest book: "American Theocracy: the Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century." During his talk at Town Hall Seattle on April 16th, 2007, Phillips says 'President Bush's references to religion have grown in the past several years. Phillips says he goes farther in this talk than he did in the book. He outlines specific incidents where President Bush brings religion to the forefront of politics, like one where the President says he "speaks" for God.
Broadcast History
94.9 KUOW May 10th, 2007, 8pm
91.7 KXOT (also KUOW station) 9am, May 11th, 2007
Transcript
only host talking is into, outro, and one very short reset around 26:50 in. The rest is all Kevin Phillips. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
("94.9 KUOW Seattle" and host talk is also in the billboard.)
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Timing and Cues
one 53:00 minute body piece. 94.9 KUOW Seattle is in the body. It's very easy to find and cut out at the beginning and end. It's the first word of the piece and the last word. BUT there is also one in the middle at about 26:50 or so. If you do want to edit it out and you want help, please feel free to contact me.
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