NOW Newsletter: Friday, Oct. 17, '08 (Check local listings)

NOW Newsletter: Friday, October 17, 2008 (Check local listings)
This Week on NOW: Virginia's Vote
This week, NOW on PBS goes into the living rooms of real Virginia voters to learn how they'll be making their decisions. Could this reliably Republican state turn blue?

» About the Show - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/441/index.html

A Better Bailout?
As the government expands its protective reach into the nation's banks, how will this ease the burden on private citizens? NOW checks in with the AFL-CIO's Damon Silvers for answers and the latest insight.

» About the Interview - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/441/index.html#bailout

How to Win Virginia
Former U.S. Senator George Allen and former Governor Doug Wilder share what they think their preferred candidates need to do to win this crucial state.

» Read Their Ideas - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/441/virginia-vote.html

Virginia's Changing Political Face
Larry Sabota, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, talks to NOW about the changing political landscape in Virginia and why he finds Sen. Obama's popularity there "remarkable."

» Read the Interview - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/441/virginia-politics.html

Election Cartoon Caption Contest
Who's tricking and who's treating? Put your own words to our brand new October political cartoon for a chance to win a NOW DVD! While you're there, check out the hilarious captions from previous contests.

» Submit Your Caption - http://www.pbs.org/now/php/cartoons.php?image_date=2008-10-01

Unleash Your Inner Journalist
Learn the full range of skills for effective video storytelling with cutting-edge, live workshops on "backpack journalism."

» Learn More - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/440/Journalism-Workshop.html

Your Turn
Online Poll: Besides the economy, what other issue will most influence your voting decision? Vote - http://www.pbs.org/now/index.html#poll