20/01/2010
Richard travels to Scranton, Pennsylvania, US Vice President Joe Biden's home turf, to find out what America thinks of President Obama on the anniversary of his inauguration.
A year on from President Obama's inauguration, Richard is in Scranton, Pennsylvania to speak to old mates of local lad Vice President Joe Biden and to get political analysis of the Democrats losing Massachusetts.
Including people involved with the American version of The Office, which is set in Scranton, funny citizens in a bowling alley and an ear-piercingly enthusiastic Glee club.
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What does the Massachusetts vote mean for Obama?
A Republican's won the Senate seat for a state many assumed to be staunchly Democrat. Could this kibosh Obama's healthcare bill and more broadly does it mean his popularity's dropped?
Duration: 04:27
Judging the President's first year
Has America's first African-American President had a successful first 12 months in office? A panel of Scranton residents and experts discuss healthcare, Afghanistan and the economy.
Duration: 20:42
Richard Bacon's filled with Glee!
Bacon's in Scranton on the first day of his American broadcast. The all-singing, all-dancing TV phenomenon that is Glee is a ratings hit. Now Richard's at a very real Pennsylvanian Glee Club.
Duration: 10:37
Broadcast
- Wed 20 Jan 2010 14:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live
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