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Thursday October 28, 2004

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10:00Voting Battles

Legions of lawyers and a record turnout: that's what many say is in store for us at polling places next Tuesday. We'll talk about the voting process, likely challenges, and prospects for uncontested election results.

Guests

John Harwood, reporter, "Wall Street Journal" and chief Washington correspondent for CNBC

DeForest Soaries, chair, Election Assistance Commission

Thomas Edsall, covered national politics for the "Washington Post" from 2001 to 2006, now a special correspondent for "The New Republic."

11:00Marc Eliot: "Cary Grant" (Harmony)

He was a top box office draw in over 70 movies for 34 years and remains an icon of quick wit, romantic charm, and urbane sophistication. A new biography of Cary Grant explores his troubled childhood, ambiguous sexuality, and lifelong insecurities as well as the role he played in the entertainment industry.

Guests

Marc Eliot, author of more than a dozen books including "Cary Grant: A Biography."

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