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In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.

Part I: The Primaries 

“Changes” - David Bowie

The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year.

Release Date: August 22

Director: Patrick Creadon

Writer: Patrick Creadon, Christine O'Malley, Addison Wiggin

Starring: Robert Bixby, David Walker, Ron Paul, Warren Buffett

Studio/Run Time: Roadside Attractions, 85 mins.

It's possible that filmmaker Patrick Creadon's greatest accomplishment in his new film, I.O.U.S.A., is turning U.S. fiscal policy into a funny piece of entertainment. That trick alone was enough for his first film, Wordplay, where he turned a crossword puzzle tournament into a genuine nail-biter. But this time, he's chosen an even less cinematic topic and bears a far more urgent message, namely, that we're in a heap of trouble.