Tuesday March 18, 2008
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The Internet poker party is over-- at least if you're living and wagering in the United States. Federal prosecutors are targeting the Web's busiest gambling venues and Congress is preventing credit card companies from processing payments to them. But some legislators are beginning to push back against the anti-gambling statutes, arguing that current laws infringe on our personal liberties. And at least one international organization says they're a violation of free trade. Tech Tuesday explores future of online gambling.
Annie Duke, Professional poker player; and author, "Annie Duke: How I Raised, Folded, Bluffed, Flirted, Cursed and Won Millions at the World Series of Poker" (Hudson Street Press)
Jim Leach, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (R-Iowa) (1976-2007)
Tony Batt, Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jeff Schmidt, CEO, Idenik
Naotaka Matsukata, Senior Policy Adviser, Altson & Bird; former Director of Policy Planning, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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For over a year, Senator Barack Obama has presented himself as a bridge-builder who could transcend racial divisions in this country. But he has rarely explicitly elaborated his views on the dividing line of color in America. But after controversial comments by his former pastor, Obama today delivered his first in-depth speech on race and politics. We look at the complex political calculations behind his adress.
John Lewis, Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D- GA)
Over the last thirty years, Jim Hightower has worn many professional hats, from activist to politician to radio commentator. But he's always provided a sharp-tongue and a Texan-take on the issues of the day. He joins Kojo to talk about his work and travels across the country, and that most iconoclastic species of American politics: the Texas progressive.
Jim Hightower, syndicated columnist; also political radio commentator; and author, "Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go with the Flow" (Wiley & Sons)
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