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Wednesday January 11, 2006

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12:06Domestic Spying

With President Bush on the defensive over domestic eavesdropping and Judge Alito on the hot-seat over executive privilege, Kojo examines the history and legal frameworks that govern spying on Americans.

Guests

James Bamford, author of "A Pretext for War: 9/11, Iraq, and the Abuse of America's Intelligence Agencies (Doubleday) and "Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency" (Pub: Doubleday)

Daniel Marcus, Law and Government Fellow at Washington College Law; former General Council for the 9-11 Commission

13:06Marion Barry's Drug Scandal

This morning's Washington Post reported that Councilmember Marion Barry tested positive recently for cocaine use. We invite you and all DC's elected and appointed officials to call-in and discuss whether there will be political and economic fallout for the city of Washington.

Guests

Marie Johns, Democratic Candidate for Mayor

Philip Pannell, Ward 8 Commiteeman on the DC Democratic State Committee; Candidate for Shadow Senate seat

13:32DC Restaurateur Jose Andres

He's credited with introducing Washington DC to the Spanish appetizers known as Tapas. Now Jaleo's Executive Chef Jose Andres is introducing them to the rest of the world, with his new cookbook. He joins Kojo to discuss his passion for food and friendship.

Guests

Jose Andres, Executive Chef at Jaleo, Café Atlántico, Zaytinya, and Oyamel; and author of "Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America" (Clarkson Potter)

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