This election year, it is always important to make your vote count, whether you are a regular voter or casting your ballot for the very first time. To help inform your important decision, hear a fascinating panel discussion with leading journalists and scholars on the upcoming presidential election. Hosted by Chicago Sun-Times journalist, Laura Washington and Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun, joined by Wayne Steger, Chair of the Department of Politics at DePaul University, and Michael Mezey, Professor of Political Science at DePaul University.

This discussion is followed by complete audio of the final presidential debate between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, with moderation by Bob Schieffer.

Recorded Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Chicago History Museum.