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Thursday December 22, 2005

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10:00Presidential Power and Domestic Spying

The President defended the use of domestic spying as a necessary tool in the war on terror. Critics argue it's an abuse of power. We'll talk about balancing presidential power and congressional oversight

Guests

David Cole, professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center and author of "Less Safe, Less Free," and "Terrorism and the Constitution."

Ronald Kessler, author of "The CIA at War: Inside the Secret Campaign Against Terror."

11:00Kenneth Davis: "Don't Know Much About Mythology" (HarperCollins)

In the latest of his popular "Don't Know Much About" series, Davis explores the enduring resonance of mythology and the cross-cultural connections myths reveal.

Guests

Kenneth C. Davis, Author

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