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C Street: sex scandals, fundamentalism, family

Global Politics

Jeff Sharlet has been researching C Street for years. He’s been inside C Street. He’s the author of a new book about the happenings inside the building called ‘C Street: The Fundamentalist Threat to American Democracy.’ Sharlet joins us.

Sex scandals, Christian fundamentalism and American government

Global Politics

Word(s) of the Year

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Marriage, infidelity and politics in America

Global Politics

South Carolina Elects Ex-Governor Mark Sanford to Congress

The Art and Science of the Public Comeback

On the cover story of this weekend’s New York Times magazine is a redemption story — or an attempt at one, at least.   The article is called “Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin’s Post-Scandal Playbook” and it features the disgraced Congressman’s first major interview since his resignation nearly two years ago. In the interview, Weiner expresses […]

How Much Does Adultery Matter in Politics?

Herman Cain is the latest in a long line of political figures dogged by allegations of extramarital affairs. Cain is said to be reconsidering his campaign after an Atlanta woman came forward on Monday alleging a 13-year-affair with the one-time Republican front runner. But, should the allegations be true, Cain is hardly alone when it […]

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This Week’s Agenda with Marcus Mabry and Jonathan Marcus

Global Politics

It’s Monday morning and we’ve got all the news you’ll need to keep an eye on in the week ahead. The Takeaway is joined by Marcus Mabry, International Business Editor for The New York Times, and Jonathan Marcus, diplomatic correspondent for the BBC.

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The Sanford Scandal and the Art of Forgiveness

Global Politics

Jenny Sanford, wife of South Carolina governor, said that her husband’s actions were ?inexcusable,’ but that she is willing to forgive him. To discuss whether this relationship can be salvaged, The Takeaway talks to couples’ therapist Mira Kirshenbaum.

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South Carolina Women Stand with Jenny

Global Politics

The women of South Carolina have rallied around First Lady Jenny Sanford through an online campaign called ?Stand with Jenny.? Joining The Takeaway to discuss the initiative are Cindy Mosteller and Beccie Robbins.