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Wednesday January 11, 2006
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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.
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
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.
Marie Johns, Democratic Candidate for Mayor
Philip Pannell, Ward 8 Commiteeman on the DC Democratic State Committee; Candidate for Shadow Senate seat
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.
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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