Conservative v. Liberal Ideology

Former Senator George McGovern (D-SD) and Columnist William F. Buckley debated the question, “Conservative and liberal ideology: which is th… read more

Former Senator George McGovern (D-SD) and Columnist William F. Buckley debated the question, “Conservative and liberal ideology: which is the best guide into the 21st century?” After 15-minute statements and rebuttals, the two debaters answered questions from a panel of students, faculty and Cape Girardeau residents. They covered a variety of topics, including foreign policy and the Cold War, privatization, welfare, governmental power, and the national debt. close

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Conservative v. Liberal Ideology

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Program ID:
80308-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Debate
Location:
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
First Aired:
May 10, 1997 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 14, 1997 | 6:25am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • May 10, 1997 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 10, 1997 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 13, 1997 | 9:37pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 14, 1997 | 2:39am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 14, 1997 | 6:25am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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