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President George W. Bush greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) before delivering the State of the Union address, Jan, 23 2007. ((Getty Images))
Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi talks about her new HBO documentary on American evangelicals—and on having her mom become Speaker of the House. Also: reaction to President Bush’s State of the Union address from guests, including linguist George Lakoff; former governor Christie Todd Whitman; and you, our listeners. Also a call-in for Muslims on Thomas Friedman's call for an Islamic M.L.K.
State of the Union Reaction
George Lakoff, professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, author of Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate--The Essential Guide for Progressives (Chelsea Green, 2004)
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John Fund, writes the weekly "On the Trail" ...
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John Fund, writes the weekly "On the Trail" ...
Open Phones
Listeners offer their thoughts on the State of the Union Address and President Bush's proposed healthcare initiatives.
On The Road Again
Alexandra Pelosi, filmmaker and daughter of the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi
- talks about her new film on Evangelical America.
Friends with God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi airs on HBO on January 25th at 9pm EST
- talks about her new film on Evangelical America.
Friends with God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi airs on HBO on January 25th at 9pm EST
Open Phones
Muslim listeners ponder the existence of an Islamic Martin Luther King Jr.
Required Reading: January 24, 2007
President Bush's State of the Union Address (NY Times)
Contradictions Seen In Alternative Energy Plan (LA Times)
Defense Portrays Libby as Scapegoat (Washington Post)
Hezbollah Leads a Fiery Strike (Washington Post)
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