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Dec. 12 • Featured Guests - Saul Anuzis & Maxwell Kennedy
Michigan Republican party chairman, and candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee, on what it will take to bring the GOP back. Plus: Author and nephew of Sen. Edward Kennedy on his book about the USS Bunker Hill and the kamikaze attack on it.
Dec. 5 • Featured Guests - Zbigniew Brzezinski and Bob Shrum
The former national security adviser assesses Obama's national security team, and the Democratic strategist discusses Obama's netroots and the auto bailout. Plus: Ronald Brownstein on Obama's challenges in making his team mesh.
Nov. 26 • Featured Guests - Rich Lowry and Col. Peter Mansoor
The National Review editor gives his take on what's happening with the Republican party and how Palin has been "Quayle-ified," and the highly decorated officer on his experience in Iraq and what's happening there now. Plus: Ronald Brownstein and Jennifer Duffy.
Nov. 21 • Featured Guests - Rep. Elijah Cummings & Steve McMahon
Maryland's Democratic congressman talks about the financial bailouts and the prospects for an auto bailout, and the Democratic strategist discusses Obama's web savvy. Plus: Ronald Brownstein on the Bush GOP's narrowing reach.
Nov. 14 • Featured Guests - Charlie Crist & Karen Finney
The Florida governor talks about the future of the Republican party, and the Howard Dean spokeswoman discusses how to build a cabinet. Plus: John Maggs on the G-20 summit.
Nov. 7 • Featured Guests - Ken Duberstein & Joe Trippi
Former Reagan chief of staff compares Obama transition to 1980, and Democratic Web guru discusses expectations for Obama and Palin's future. Plus: Atlantic Media's political director explains Obama's "coalition of the ascendant" and the GOP's narrowing reach.
Oct. 31 • Featured Guests - Tucker Bounds & Bill Burton
The McCain spokesman on undecided voters and criticism of Sarah Palin, and the Obama spokesman on red state ad buys, the race in pennsylvania, and his lucky socks.
Oct. 24 • Featured Guests - Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., & Bill Burton
The congressman discusses who he thinks will win Virginia and Palin's impact on the state. Plus: Ron Reagan, author James Bamford and National Journal's Ronald Brownstein.
Oct. 17 • Featured Guests - Todd Harris & Bob Shrum
Democratic campaign consultant Robert Shrum and GOP strategist Todd Harris discuss McCain's chances and the Palin factor. Plus: Tucker Bounds and National Journal's Ronald Brownstein and Edward Pound.
Oct. 10 • Featured Guests - Joe Trippi & Jason Furman
Democratic strategist and Web guru Joe Trippi talks about the use of the Internet by campaigns this cycle, and Obama economic policy director Jason Furman sounds off on McCain's response to the financial crisis. Plus: Tucker Bounds and Ron Brownstein.
Oct. 3 • Featured Guest - Bob Schieffer
The CBS News anchor talks about the vice presidential forum and this year's final presidential debate, which he'll moderate. Plus: Obama spokesman Bill Burton and McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds discuss the vice presidential debate.
Sept. 19 • Featured Guests - Bill Burton and Douglas Holtz-Eakin
Obama spokesman Bill Burton and McCain adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin discuss the candidates' economic plans. Plus: National Journal's Ronald Brownstein on the economic crisis and The Allstate/National Journal Poll.
Sept. 12 • Featured Guests - Bill Burton and Tucker Bounds
McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds and Obama spokesman Bill Burton discuss Gov. Sarah Palin's interview with Charlie Gibson. Plus: New York Times media columnist David Carr and political satirist Christopher Buckley.
Aug. 15 • Featured Guest - Walter Mondale
The former vice president talks about being tapped for former President Jimmy Carter's ticket and selecting a vice presidential candidate of his own. Plus: Joel Goldstein, a law professor, and veteran Democratic strategist Tad Devine discuss the VP selection process.
Aug. 8 • Featured Guests - Doug Holtz-Eakin and Jane Mayer
McCain policy adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin discusses the GOP candidate's energy plan, and The New Yorker's Jane Mayer on the Bush White House and the War on Terror. Plus: Obama spokesman Bill Burton discusses Clinton supporters and the convention.
Aug. 1 • Featured Guests - Bill Burton and Nancy Pfotenhauer
Obama spokesman Bill Burton talks about the 'Celeb' ad and Exxon's profits, and McCain policy adviser Nancy Pfotenhauer gives her take on the McCain ads and on the downfalls of a windfalls profit tax. Plus: Joe Madison, Hilary Rosen and Alex Castellanos.
July 25 • Featured Guests - Gen. Ricardo Sanchez and Rep. Eric Cantor
The former commander of coalition forces in Iraq discusses the surge and prospects for withdrawal, and the Virginia Republican gives his take on the veepstakes and Obama's overseas trip. Plus: Obama spokesman Bill Burton.
July 18 • Featured Guest - Evan Bayh
Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., talks about campaigning with Barack Obama, and Texas oil magnate T. Boone Pickens sounds off on energy independence. Plus: Philippe Reines, senior adviser to Hillary Clinton.
July 11 • Featured Guest - Carly Fiorina
McCain adviser and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina talks about former Sen. Gramm's comments on the economy. Plus: Maria Menounos and Steve Forrest of "Access Hollywood" give a behind-the-scenes account of the show's interview with Barack Obama.
June 20 • Featured Guests - Steve McMahon, Ben Ginsberg and Phil Griffin
Strategists Steve McMahon and Ben Ginsberg discuss the presidential race. Plus: NBC executive Phil Griffin remembers Tim Russert.
June 13 • Featured Guests - Elizabeth Edwards and Douglas Holtz-Eakin
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., and Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to John McCain.
June 6 • Featured Guests - Charlie Crist and Tom Daschle
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and representatives from the Obama, McCain and Clinton campaigns.
May 30 • Featured Guests - Joe Wilson, Terry McAuliffe and Karen Finney
Former U.S. Ambassador Joe Wilson, Terry McAuliffe and Democratic National Committee's Karen Finney.
May 23 • Featured Guests - John Bolton and Susan Rice
Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton and Susan Rice, foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama.
May 16 • Featured Guests - Howard Dean, Mike Duncan and Henry Waxman
DNC Chair Howard Dean, RNC Chair Mike Duncan, and Henry Waxman talk about the presidential race. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Jim Barnes, and Jonathan Rauch focuses on John Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama.
May 9 • Featured Guests - James Clyburn and Newt Gingrich
Linda Douglass speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, James Barnes and Jennifer Skalka; campaign reports from the trail.
May 2 • Featured Guests - Evan Bayh and Lee Hamilton
Linda Douglass speaks with Sen. Evan Bayh and Lee Hamilton, former congressman and co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, John Mercurio and Josh Green; campaign reports from the trail.
April 25 • Featured Guests - David Plouffe and Cindy McCain
Linda Douglass speaks with Barack Obama's national campaign manager, David Plouffe, and Cindy McCain. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Kirk Victor and Marc Ambinder; campaign reports from the trail.
April 18 • Featured Guests - Sen. Harry Reid and Mitt Romney
Linda Douglass talks with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Ronald Brownstein and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
April 11 • Featured Guests - Sen. Gary Hart and Chuck Hagel
Linda Douglass speaks with Sen. Chuck Hagel and former Democratic presidential candidate Gary Hart. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Amy Walter and Josh Green; and campaign reports from the trail.
April 4 • Featured Guests - Sen. Bob Casey and Rahm Emanuel
Linda Douglass speaks with Sen. Bob Casey and the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rahm Emanuel. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Kirk Victor and Jennifer Skalka; and campaign reports from the trail.
March 28 • Featured Guests - Sen. Christopher Dodd and Mark McKinnon
Chris Dodd Linda Douglass speaks with Sen. Christopher Dodd and John McCain's chief media strategist, Mark McKinnon. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Marc Ambinder, Jonathon Rauch and Jennifer Skalka; and campaign reports from the trail.
March 21 • Featured Guests - Richard Durbin, Evan Bayh, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, and Phil Bredesen
Linda Douglass speaks with Sens. Richard Durbin and Evan Bayh, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and John McCain's economic adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, James Barnes and Josh Green; and campaign reports from the trail.
March 14 • Featured Guests - Greg Craig and P.J. Crowley
Linda Douglass speaks with Barack Obama adviser Greg Craig and former Clinton Pentagon spokesman P.J. Crowley. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, James Barnes and John Mercurio; and campaign reports from the trail.
March 7 • Featured Guests - Tom Daschle, Andrew Kohut, Ed Rendell
Guest host Ronald Brownstein spoke with Tom Daschle, Andrew Kohut and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Marc Ambinder, Charlie Cook and Erin McPike; and campaign reports from the trail.
Feb. 29 • Featured Guests - Sherrod Brown and Paul Burka
Guest host Ronald Brownstein spoke with Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Paul Burka, the Senior Executive Editor of Texas Monthly. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ross Douthat, Bruce Stokes and Jennifer Skalka; and campaign reports from the trail.
Feb. 22 • Featured Guests - Howard Dean, Charlie Black and Tom Rosenstiel
Linda Douglass spoke with Howard Dean, Democratic Party Chairman; Charlie Black, senior adviser to John McCain; and Tom Rosenstiel, executive director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring John Mercurio, James Barnes and Jennifer Skalka; and campaign reports from the trail.
Feb. 15 • Featured Guests - David Wilhelm, Howard Wolfson, Sen. Russell Feingold and Gary Bauer
Linda Douglass spoke David Wilhelm, Bill Clinton's former campaign manager; Howard Wolfson, Hillary Clinton's spokesman; Gary Bauer, former presidential candidate and social conservative activist; and Sen. Russell Feingold. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring John Mercurio, Josh Greene and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
Feb. 8 • Featured Guests - Tom DeLay, David Keene, Mark Penn and David Axelrod
Linda Douglass spoke with former Rep. Tom DeLay; David Keene, head of CPAC; Mark Penn, chief strategist for Hillary Clinton; and David Axelrod, chief strategist for Barack Obama. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring John Mercurio, James Barnes and Jennifer Skalka; and campaign reports from the trail.
Feb. 1 • Featured Guest - John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Antonio Villaraigosa and Edward Kennedy
Linda Douglass spoke with GOP presidential candidates John McCain and Mike Huckabee, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, James Barnes and Josh Green; and campaign reports from the trail.
Jan. 25 • Featured Guest - John Kerry, Rick Davis, Charlie Crist
Linda Douglass spoke with 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, Florida Governor Charlie Crist and John McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Marc Ambinder and James Barnes; and campaign reports from the trail.
Jan. 18 • Featured Guest - Jesse Jackson
Linda Douglass spoke with long-time civil rights activist Jesse Jackson. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Josh Green and John Mercurio; and campaign reports from the trail.
Jan. 11 • Featured Guests - Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy
Linda Douglass spoke to veteran political strategists Bob Shrum (D) and Mike Murphy (R). Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Jonathan Rauch and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
Jan. 4 • Featured Guests - Mitt Romney, Tom Daschle, Lindsey Graham
Linda Douglass spoke to Mitt Romney, Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Sen. Tom Daschle. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, James Barnes, John Mercurio and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
Dec. 28 • Featured Guest - Doris Kearns Goodwin
Linda Douglass spoke to Doris Kearns Goodwin who put the 2008 presidential campaign in historical context. Plus: the Cook Report's Charlie Cook offers predictions about the future of politics and The Hotline's Amy Walter reflects on last year's turning points.
Dec. 21 • Featured Guest - Fred Thompson
Linda Douglass spoke about the 2008 presidential race and more with Fred Thompson. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, James Barnes and Charles Mahtesian; and campaign reports from the trail.
Dec. 14 • Featured Guest - Rudy Giuliani
Linda Douglass spoke about the 2008 presidential race and more with Rudy Giuliani. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, Amy Walter and John Mercurio; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Jane Roh's 'Only In New York, Kids'
Rudy Giuliani's autobiography skirts his personal baggage in favor of expounding on his many accomplishments and providing some insight on what made him into the man who is leading the pack for the GOP's presidential nomination.

Dec. 7 • Featured Guests - Janet Huckabee and Bill Richardson
Linda Douglass spoke about the 2008 presidential race and more with Janet Huckabee and Bill Richardson. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Josh Green and James Barnes; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Deron Lee's 'A Negotiation 'Between Worlds''
In his autobiography, "Between Worlds," Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson describes how his unique personal history and his centrist political philosophy have fueled his success as a legislator, governor and diplomat.

Nov. 30 • Featured Guests - Mark Mellman and Ken Mehlman
Ronald Brownstein spoke about the 2008 presidential race and more with Mark Mellman and Ken Mehlman. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Jennifer Skalka, Marc Ambinder and James Barnes; and campaign reports from the trail.
Nov. 16 • Featured Guest - Ron Paul
Linda discussed abolishing government agencies and ending the war in Iraq with the dark-horse presidential contender. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring John Mercurio, Marc Ambinder and James Barnes; and campaign reports from the trail.
Nov. 9 • Featured Guest - Barack Obama
Linda discussed Hillary Clinton, Iraq and more with the presidential contender. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Ronald Brownstein and James Barnes; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Erin McPike's 'Vetting The American Dream'
Barack Obama has been in the spotlight, but what do voters know about him? "The Audacity Of Hope" gives readers a glimpse of Obama's stances on the issues, while "Dreams From My Father" is a more personal look at his life.

Nov. 2 • Featured Guest - Mike Huckabee
Linda discussed religion, taxes and immigration with the former Arkansas governor. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Joyce Murdoch and Charles Mahtesian; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Irene Tsikitas' 'The Rev. Feelgood'
Presidential contender Mike Huckabee's latest book, "From Hope To Higher Ground," reads like a grassroots conservative's guide to achieving the American Dream.

Oct. 26 • Featured Guest - Michelle Obama
Linda discussed life on the campaign trail, familiy responsibilities and more. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Jonathan Rauch, Ronald Brownstein and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Erin McPike's 'Vetting The American Dream'
One of Barack Obama's books gives readers a glimpse of his stances on policy issues he'd have to broach as president, while the other delves into his personal life.

Oct. 19 • Featured Guest - Ann Romney
Linda discussed religion, Ann's fight with multiple sclerosis and more. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Ronald Brownstein, Carl Cannon and Amy Walter; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Jessica Taylor's 'Does 'Change' Begin With Romney?'
In "Turnaround," presidential hopeful Mitt Romney lays out the four guiding principles he claims helped save the 2002 Olympic Games -- and that he hopes could help land him in the White House.

Oct. 12 • Featured Guest - John McCain
Linda discussed immigration, Iraq, the election and more with the veteran Arizona senator. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring James Barnes, Josh Green and Marc Ambinder; and campaign reports from the trail.
Related Story: Irene Tsikitas' 'McCain's Brain'
Voters probably already have a feel for McCain the man or McCain the candidate. His book, "Hard Call," offers a glimpse into McCain the thinker and addresses the question, "What Would John Do?"

Oct. 5 • Featured Guest - Edward Kennedy
Linda discussed implications of President Bush's SCHIP veto with the Massachusetts senator. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Amy Walter, Carl Cannon and Jonathan Rauch; and campaign reports from the trail.
Sept. 28 • Featured Guest - Mitt Romney
Linda discussed the already heated 2008 presidential race with the former Massachusetts governor. Plus: reporters' roundtable featuring Carl Cannon, James Barnes and John Mercurio; and campaign reports from the trail.



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