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Gustav, Palin News Shakes Focus On RNC

A television displays a weather map of Hurricane Gustav on day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 1, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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A television displays a weather map of Hurricane Gustav on day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 1, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Concerns over Hurricane Gustav prompted Republicans to scale down their convention kick-off on Monday. But today, as the event gets into full swing, GOP leaders are forced to deal with the media storm over revelations about vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin's family.

Guest host Deb Amos gets an update from Tell Me More host Michel Martin, who's reporting from the Republican National Convention (RNC) in St. Paul.

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Michel Martin
Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered and host of the Consider This Saturday podcast, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.
Deborah Amos
Deborah Amos covers the Middle East for NPR News. Her reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition.