[Clinton's a liar]

The format will give factual information at the beginning of the show with historical/current footage of the issue.

The next block will have folks for a discussion to bring clarity to the principle involved in the issue. The people in this segment will not be familiar faces but everyday folks who can carry on a conversation with no agendas, i.e., college students, homemakers, former military, high school students, etc. Yes, you, too could interview to be on the show! There will also be phone calls, e-mails and a chat room running live during the show on the MSNBC website for commentary.

The third block will bring closure to the discussion, make conclusions based upon the principle uncovered in the dialogues. This part will have known names and faces on the talking head circuit. This will also be the segment wherein debate could occur.

That's a rough outline. I'm pretty busy right now, but I'll check back in later to see if I can answer more questions.

[Rowdee]

Thanks so much, CAL.....I was hoping for something besides the same old, same old....now for my big decision!!

[giotto]

This is fantastic news. I've been very impressed with Ashleigh Banfield's uncanny ability to be at wherever Ground Zero happens to be. Her reports from Afghanistan have been incredible. If she's at MSNBC, it's the right place for Alan.

As for the Keyes detractors, ignore them. On TV, Alan will have a higher place from which to shine his beacon of truth and logic. Like moths to a porch light, the viewers will come. People are hungry for balance in the media. That's why Bernard Goldberg's Bias has been Amazon's #1 selling book for weeks.

[Keyes For President]

I would love to see Dr. Keyes debate Ann Coulter on the use of military tribunals to try suspected terrorists arrested in the US. I believe they differ somewhat on that matter and personally I tend to agree more with Ann on the issue although I think Keyes makes some good points. It would be a spirited debate.

It would be a good demonstration of how two staunch conservatives who don't compromise on their beliefs can disagree and have a rational debate on an issue without taking things personally. A lesson many people need to learn.

[Database]

I too was wondering about the format. My feeling was that the show needs to be an educational exposure of issues of principle (perhaps tied to current events) rather than rousing/argumentative debate. This format seems to do just that.

Looking forward to seeing the show. Do you know if it will appear on CNBC (don't get MSNBC)?

[VRWC For Truth]

Yes, you, too could interview to be on the show!

Great, I have a few questions for Dr Keyes:

1) Why do you hate George W. Bush?
2) How come you never attack Tom Daschle?
3) If your call for ban on all stem cell research causes more stem cells to be harvested from fetuses, are you prepared to call yourself "evil"?

I don't think my phone will be ringing.

[Torie]

I appreciate your taking the time to give us the information. Thanks.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

That's a rough outline.

Wow, CAL, sounds a bit like Nightline with more joe citizen participation. Do you know if their is any chance that this show will be shown on CNBC also, like so much MSNBC, I get CNBC, not MSNBC.