D I S P A T C H E S Parting Words (8/29/96)--Alone in a crowd. While Clinton addresses the crowd at the convention, Peter Coyote picks up on what's not being said. This is the cheesiest Philip Morris uses the Kraft Mac & Cheese mascot ("Cheesasaurus Rex") to mask its presence at both major party conventions. The special edition Mac & Cheese boxes are a scream. Wednesday Night (8/28/96)--Helicopters, hustlers, and high anxiety. Awaiting the President's arrival, Peter ponders the space between. Tuesday Night (8/27/96)--The Incredible Shrinking Hillary. Do Bill's second term hopes depend on a softer, quieter Hillary? Monday Night (8/26/96)--Guts, gods, and a stylish sweatshirt. Peter Coyote finds that the first night of the Democratic convention is a mix of cynicism and hope, selling out and political courage. Monday Morning (8/26/96)--Women's voices. Peter learns the price of a president's ear and and muses over the real gender gap. Sunday Raves (8/25/96)--Hawgs, big hair, and the Chicago 7. Peter joins the pre-convention festivities and finds "that the ruling class rules because they can talk and party longer than anyone else." Arrival in Second City (8/25/96)--First Day Flitters. Peter asks the question, "What does a delegate DO?" Then, as if to answer his own question, eavesdrops on some political gossip in a Chicago bar. Opening Remarks (8/23/96)--Skepticism, hope, and Okies. Peter Coyote says "Howdy," and offers his thoughts at the start of the convention in Chicago. Seeing Stars (8/23/96)--Peter talks about Hollywood's role at the convention. The first of our series of RealAudio dispatches from the convention. |