The first in a series of pieces in the coming months on This American Life: Non-journalists covering aspects of the Presidential campaign. First up: Chicago playwright David Isaacson presents a piece on Pat Buchanan.

The secret games delegates play to amuse themselves, differences between Republican and Democratic convention delegates, and more.

Ira speaks with Professor Glenn Loury. Loury failed to stand up for a light-skinned friend at a black unity rally in the sixties.

More campaign diaries from The New Republic's Michael Lewis.