Lott Recordings: Only Available Upon Request
Title
Hardball with Chris Matthews
Identifier
lott_VHS_288
Creation Date
5-5-2003
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Description
A brief review of the current headlines including: tornado causes disaster in the Midwest; President George W. Bush pushes tax cut proposal; and the United States releases terror detainees in Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Hardball" with host Chris Matthews featuring NBC News correspondent Dan Abrams, Geoffrey Fieger, and Gloria Allred. Topic discussed: Scott Peterson murder trial. "Hardball with Chris Matthews" interview with Ken Connor and Stanley Kurtz. Topics discussed include: allegations that William J. Bennett has a gambling addiction and whether gambling is a vice. Followed by a brief review of current headlines including: a leadership council may be in place soon to govern northern Iraq; "Mrs. Anthrax" surrenders in Iraq; and the Scott Peterson murder trial. "Hardball with Chris Matthews" interview with Trent Lott. Topics discussed include: the Bush tax cut proposal and President George W. Bush's economic policy. "Hardballl with Chris Matthews" interview with Howard Fineman. Topic discussed: the Democratic Presidential Debate. "Hardball with Chris Matthews" wrap up panel featuring Joe Conason and Tony Blankley. Topics discussed include: President George W. Bush's approval ratings; unemployment; economic conditions; the Democratic Presidential Debate; and allegations that William J. Bennett has a gambling addiction.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Current events; Trials (Murder); Bennett, William J. (William John), 1943-; Gambling; Taxation; United States -- Economic conditions; Campaign debates; Unemployment;
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
1:05:01
Original Format
videocassettes
Original Collection
Trent Lott Collection (MUM00656). Archives and Special Collections. University of Mississippi Libraries.
Finding Aid
Rights
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