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10:00Presidential Powers at a Time of War

The Bush Administration returns to federal court to defend a lawsuit against its warrantless surveillance program. And the handling of the Iraq war deepens debate over executive powers.

Guests

James Bamford, plaintiff in ACLU suit against NSA warrantless surveillance program; previous books include "Body of Secrets," and "The Puzzle Palace," and "A Pretext for War: 9/11, Iraq, and the Abuse of America's Intelligence Agencies."

David Rivkin, attorney in private practice and former Justice Department official during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations. Worked in the Office of the Vice President for Dan Quayle.

Peter Baker, reporter for The Washington Post

11:00Frank Luntz: "Words That Work" (Hyperion)

The Republican pollster who popularized the term "death tax" explains it's not what you say, it's what people hear.

Guests

Frank Luntz, founder of The Luntz Research Companies. He is a Republican pollster, political and media consultant.

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