Americana: 3 Oct 2010: The anatomy of a recall, US style.

Recalling public officials is a familiar pastime in the United
States. Over the past two years, mayors across the USA have faced
more attempted recalls then ever before. Matt Frei talks to Mayor
Doug Isaacson of North Pole, Alaska. Mayor Isaacson faces a recall
vote next week and shares his opinion of this tool of the American
democratic process. Former correspondent and columnist Dave Kindred
recalls the glory days of the local DC paper also known as The
Washington Post. Matt Frei joins him for a few good stories at the
after-hours hang out - the Post Pub. Photojournalist Ruth Gruber is
99 years old and now retired, but her career was long and
adventurous. Her passion for reporting even propelled her to visit
Nazi-controlled Germany, though she herself is an American Jew. She
recalls the highlights and high suspense of her career chasing
stories and challenging expectations.