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10:00Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has withdrawn from Friday's scheduled run-off election and taken refuge in the Dutch embassy as reports of the government's violent crackdown intensify.

Guests

Akwe Amosu, Senior Policy Analyst for Africa, Open Society Institute

Robert Guest, Washington correspondent for "The Economist;" covered Africa for the magazine from 1998-2005

Michelle Gavin, adjunct fellow for Africa, Council on Foreign Relations

Ralph Black, deputy chief representative in the United States for Zimbabwe's opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change.

Asst. Sec. of State Jendayi Frazer, assistant secretary of state for African affairs

11:00Jeff Sharlet: "The Family" (Harper)

It's one of the most influential and least well known organizations in the country. The Family, also known as The Fellowship, consider themselves followers of Christ, and individuals responsible for changing the the world. An inside look at the power and history of The Family.

Guests

Jeff Sharlet, a contributing editor for "Harper's" and "Rolling Stone," and an associate research scholar at New York University's Center for Religion and Media.

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