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10:00Gulf Coast: Rescue and Relief Efforts

Many thousands of people still need to be evacuated from New Orleans. We'll get an update on the ongoing rescue efforts and longer term relief plans

Guests

Michael Tidwell, author of "Bayou Farewell: The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana's Cajun Coast."

Barry Scanlon, SVP, James Lee Witt Associates former advisor at FEMA

Thomas La Point, director, Institute of Applied Science, University of North Texas

Adam Sieminski, chief energy economist, Deutsche Bank

11:00Gene Wilder: "Kiss Me Like A Stranger" (St. Martin's) (Rebroadcast)

The star of such classic film comedies as "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein," "Blazing Saddles," and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" talks about a side of his life the public hasn't seen on screen. Gene Wilder tells the personal and intimate story of his search for love and art.

Guests

Gene Wilder, actor.

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