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Monday February 11, 2008

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Week of February 11, 2008

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12:06Virginia's "Jefferson-Jackson Day"

The Jefferson Jackson Dinner is the annual big event for Virginia Democrats, and this year, it is really big. Happening three days before the state's primary, the main speakers are presidential hopefuls: Senators Barack Obama (D-Il) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY). We hear the history of the event, and how this year's festivities may affect how the Commonwealth votes on February 12th.

Guests

Bob Gibson, Reporter, Charlottesville Daily Progress

12:17Congressman Ron Paul

It's the day before voters in Maryland, Virginia, and DC go to the polls for primary elections. Congressman Ron Paul joins Kojo to convince Potomac Primary voters that his message should carry the day.

Guests

Ron Paul, Republican Candidate for President; and Member, US House of Representatives (R-TX)

12:33The Future of The National Mall

The National Mall is known as "America's Front Yard." It is the central hub of Washington DC's tourism district. But what might the future hold for the Mall and for memorials and museums in Washington DC? Join us as we talk about the history, present and possible futures for the National Mall.

Guests

Stephen Lorenzetti, National Park Service Deputy Superintendent at National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington DC

Judy Scott Feldman, President, National Coalition to Save Our Mall

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Delegate, U.S. House of Representatives (D-DC)

13:06Election News Around the World

The eyes of our nation-- and perhaps the world-- are on D.C., Virginia and Maryland for tomorrow's primaries. But elections around the globe are also demanding attention. Join Kojo to explore electioneering and democracy in Russia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and more.

Guests

Marvin Kalb, Senior Fellow, The Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy, Harvard University

Jennifer Windsor, Executive Director, Freedom House

Khalid Hasan, U.S. correspondent, "Daily Times" and "The Friday Times" (Lahore, Pakistan)

13:30Governor Mike Huckabee

It's the day before voters in Maryland, Virginia, and DC go to the polls for primary elections. Presidential Candidate Governor Mike Huckabee joins Kojo to convince Potomac Primary voters that his message should carry the day.

Guests

Mike Huckabee, Republican Presidential Candidate; and Governor of Arkansas (1996-2007)

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