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The debate over U.S. policy in Iraq is keeping the Senate up all night and highlighting differences of opinion on what will happen in Iraq when U.S. combat troops withdraw. Diane and her guests talk about what recent military role-playing exercises and history suggest about Iraq's possible future.
Dr. Phebe Marr, author of "A Modern History of Iraq" and an expert contributor to the report of the Baker-Hamilton Iraq Study Group
James Kitfield, senior correspondent, "National Journal" magazine
Col. Gary Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps--Retired
Diane invites listeners to join a discussion of one of this summer's paperback bestsellers. "Water for Elephants" tells the story of how life in the circus during the Depression affected one man's journey through life.
Kate Lehrer, author, most recently of "Confessions of a Bigamist."
Gordon Livingston, psychiatrist and author of "And Never Stop Dancing," "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart," and "Only Spring."
LaVahn Hoh, professor of drama at the University of Virginia and author of "Step Right Up, The Adventure of Circus in America."
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