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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

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John McCain (R-AZ), pastor Rick Warren and Barack Obama (D-IL)

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Rick Warren Says He Isn't Seeking Oval Office Clout

Though he counts both John McCain and Barack Obama as friends, the influential pastor of Saddleback Church says he has "no aspirations to be a political consultant in any sense of the word." On Saturday, he moderated a two-hour forum, speaking separately with both candidates on an array of faith and values issues.

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World Africa Update: Nigeria, A Center Of Opulence
Nigeria is home to one of the most expensive cities in the world. It's pricier than Los Angeles or Miami, and it's in a country where many people live on just dollars a day. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Roxanne Lawson, Director of Africa Policy for TransAfrica Forum.

Interviews BET Founder Bob Johnson To Open Resort in Liberia

Black Entertainment Television founder-turned-billionaire developer Bob Johnson is building a four-star, beachfront resort near the Liberian capitol of Monrovia. He tells Farai Chideya why he decided to do it and weighs in on the latest presidential political news.
Your Money In Sagging Economy, Are Vacations Taking A Hit?
With soaring gas and plane ticket prices, this was supposed to be the summer of staying at home. But was that prediction off the mark? Farai Chideya speaks with Madeline Nunn, senior travel agent with the American Automobile Association.
Music Interviews & Profiles Nikki Giovanni Offers 'One Ounce Of Truth'
The new CD, One Ounce of Truth, puts the vivid words of poet and writer Nikki Giovanni to music, using a wide range of musical styles like bossa nova, jazz and soul. NPR's Tony Cox talks with Giovanni and singer Capathia Jenkins about the project.