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Witness the 2000 U.S. presidential election through the eyes of photographers Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly. During 37 of the most unprecedented days in American history, they documented the Bush and Gore campaigns, from election night through the Florida recount. Hear Kennerly and Shell reveal exclusive behind the scenes moments and the stories behind their photographs.

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Witness the 2000 U.S. presidential election through the eyes of photographers Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly. During 37 of the most unprecedented days in American history, they documented the Bush and Gore campaigns, from election night through the Florida recount. Hear Kennerly and Shell reveal exclusive behind the scenes moments and the stories behind their photographs.

    4: Shake the Soul, and Let the Glory Out

    4: Shake the Soul, and Let the Glory Out

    Part four of our series brings the story of the 2000 election to a close. As George W. Bush prepares for his future as the 43rd President of the United States, Al Gore comes to terms with defeat. And we explore a critical question in the wake of the chaos that surrounded the Florida recount: How do we insure that votes cast in future elections are clear enough to be counted? To view Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode4. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.)
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    • 25 min
    3: A Hell of a Thing

    3: A Hell of a Thing

    Part three of our series chronicles the road to Bush v. Gore. For the first time in American history a presidential candidate contests the outcome of an election, leading to a showdown at the United States Supreme Court. Photographers Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly captured the behind-the-scenes moments with the candidates and their families, as the presidency hung in the balance. To view Shell and Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode3. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.)
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    • 32 min
    2: The Worst Source in Washington

    2: The Worst Source in Washington

    Part two of our series dives into the chaotic events of election night. From a retracted concession call to a victory placed on pause, we relive the emotional roller coaster ride as captured by the two photographers who witnessed every moment, Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly. To view Shell and Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode2. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.)
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    • 26 min
    1: Are We Gonna Win?

    1: Are We Gonna Win?

    In part one of our 4-part documentary series, we meet Callie Shell and David Hume Kennerly, photographers with unparalleled access to Al Gore and George W. Bush, respectively, during the 2000 U.S. presidential election. With Shell and Kennerly as our guides, we join the candidates in the home stretch of the campaign, and follow them from Election Day through the first week of what will become 37 tumultuous days. To view Shell and Kennerly's photos referenced in this episode, go to www.cnn.com/election2000/#episode1. (Depending on your podcast app, you may need to press and hold the link, so the website opens in your browser and the audio continues playing.)
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    • 29 min
    Introducing Election 2000: Over/Time

    Introducing Election 2000: Over/Time

    Thirty-seven of the most unprecedented days in American political history, seen through a whole new lens. Coming soon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Calittle2 ,

Not very deep

Having lived through these events, I could have told you more detail from what I recall. It is not a very deep look into this pivotal event at all. Also, using photographers as the primary sources and reference to photos in a podcast isn’t the best use of an audio-only format.

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