Dec 30th, 2008 · Chip Saltsman, one of the candidates for chair of the Republican National Committee, sent a CD full of song parodies to several RNC members. Among them, "Barack the Magic Negro." The 'magic negro' is an old term that dates to the 1950s. Used today, is it satire or racism?
Dec 30th, 2008 · The race for a new chairman of the Republican National Committee was tossed into disarray last week, when one of the six candidates vying for the job sent committee members a CD featuring the parody song "Barack the Magic Negro."
Dec 11th, 2008 · The man who oversaw the Republican Party during the past election is running to keep his job. Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan announced that in a video this week. Although his party lost, Duncan tells Steve Inskeep that the party's organization is stronger than pundits predicted.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Along with the many changes a new administration brings to Washington, there is going to be a change at the helm of the two political parties. In January, both the Democratic and Republican National Committees will elect new chairmen.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan contributes to the Tell Me More series In Your Ear, when some of the guests who've dropped by share the music they listen to. Duncan shares the songs he finds inspiring and soothing.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · We visit the Dorothy Day Center, a homeless shelter across the street from the Republican National Convention. Father Estrem, who runs the shelter, discusses how the RNC has impacted homeless life and where poverty stands on Republican and Democratic agendas.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Former CEO of eBay Meg Whitman will speak at the Republican National Convention Thursday. Known as John McCain's "right hand man" on economic issues, she works the crowd at the convention like an experienced politician.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · The Republican National Convention (RNC) is in full swing in St. Paul, Minn., with recent speeches from President Bush and former Democrat Sen. Joe Lieberman, both in support of John McCain. Host Michel Martin shares observations from the RNC, including a noticeable decline in diversity among GOP delegates.