Monday February 11, 2008
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Week of February 11, 2008
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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.
Bob Gibson, Reporter, Charlottesville Daily Progress
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.
Ron Paul, Republican Candidate for President; and Member, US House of Representatives (R-TX)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
Mike Huckabee, Republican Presidential Candidate; and Governor of Arkansas (1996-2007)