This is a special series designed to help the public examine important topics that the top presidential candidates are talking about, and compare what was said and done by past presidents and administrations. We looked at a range of issues, including health care, immigration, identity politics and the environment. We used contemporary campaign tape from the Republican and Democratic nominees, as well as archival presidential tape going back 100 years. We also invited diverse groups of voters into our studios to listen to the tape we gathered, then folded their reactions and reflections into the stories.