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'The Contenders' Discusses the Most Influential Presidential Campaigns of the Last 50 Years

As voters gape at the news of this year's presidential race, Forum talks with Carlos Watson, executive producer and host of PBS' eight-part series, "The Contenders." The series examines sixteen of the most influential campaigns for president. From flame-throwers like Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan to straight-talkers like John McCain and Shirley Chisholm, we'll discuss the also-rans who changed politics.
Michael Krasny
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Citizens vote on Election Day at Fire Station #71 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, on November 6, 2012 in California. (Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

As voters gape at the news of this year’s presidential race, Forum talks with Carlos Watson, executive producer and host of PBS’ eight-part series, “The Contenders.” The series examines sixteen of the most influential campaigns for president. From flame-throwers like Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan to straight-talkers like John McCain and Shirley Chisholm, we’ll discuss the also-rans who changed politics.

More Information: 

The Contenders: 16 for ’16 website (PBS.org)

Guests:

Carlos Watson, creator and host, The Contenders: 16 for '16, a political documentary series airing on PBS this fall; CEO and co-founder, OZY Media <br />

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