Hey, I'm Josh Barrow, your new host of Left, Right, and Center.

Every week, join Rich Lowry, Bob Shear and Me for a contentious yet civilized debate of the week's big political stories, from ISIS to the U.S. economy to this 47 candidate presidential election we're having.

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From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

Insiders and outsiders in the race to the White House.

Hello again, I'm Rinalini, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International. A daily

look at the issues Americans count about most. With ten candidates still on the main stage,

one theme in last night's presidential debate was the amateurs versus the pros. Dr. Ben Carson and

Donald Trump have never held public office, neither has Carly Fiorina. But they have led, and she

has surged in public opinion polls. Governors and senators past and present are scrambling with new urgency for support of the

rank and file and political funders.

We'll hear some of last night's points of conflict and identify issues that could make a difference.

But not a single vote will be cast for 90 days.

What do we really know about a race still crowded with horses?

Today's talking point, the most successful sports team in history. First, the news.

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Hello again, Warren Olney, back with To the Point.

Ten Republican presidential candidates were up against the World Series last night,

as well as against each other, but CNBC scored its biggest audience ever.

We'll hear some lively exchanges and talk about the continued uncertainty

for a crowded field of amateurs and political

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