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Political Mann

Join Jonathan Mann for an insightful and irreverent eye toward American politics in the Barack Obama era.

What challenges lie ahead? How will the new administration affect lives at home and abroad? And what stories will we find along the way? A lively look at what's happening -- and why you should care.

The show screens Fridays at 1730, Saturdays at 0300, 1300 and 1900 and Sundays at 0800 and 2030 (All times GMT).

If you've got a question for the show, email politicalmann@cnn.com

Has Obama hit the rough?

U.S. President Barack Obama enjoys a passion for golf and basketball -- but politics still intrude

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Obama marching for gay rights?

Barack Obama vowed to overturn a ban on gay Americans in the military. Will he stick to his guns?

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The first year A look at the issues, events and people in President Obama's next 100 days and beyond		Health care reform Millions of Americans lack basic health insurance. But can Barack Obama afford to change anything?


Ted Kennedy 1932-2009 The life and career of one of the most influential figures in American political life		Freshman Year What's it really like to be a new member of the world's most powerful legislature?


World verdict Obama is shifting the U.S. away from his predecessor's "isolate and punish" policy, says Christiane Amanpour		The corridors of power CNN's political team bring you the latest news and gossip from the Beltway and beyond with the Political Ticker


Political sex scandals If there's one thing Democrats and Republicans have in common, it's sex scandals		The global challenges The global problems facing Obama's administration, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe


Lincoln, the model leader? Why do new U.S. leader Barack Obama and others hold such strong admiration for the 16th president of the United States?		Test your U.S. politics Think you've got what it takes to be a White House expert? Then try your knowledge with our presidential quiz. Be warned -- it's a toughie...


Inside the White House Click through our interactive guide to the world's most famous address and hear historian William Bushong give you a guided tour		Election map: State by state CNN's state-by-state map gives you the lowdown on the political tastes, current and historic, of each state -- and how they voted on election day 2008