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The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: Judge Sonia Sotomayor: President Obama makes history and nominates the first Latina Justice to the Supreme CourtThe GOP prepares for a fightAn in-depth look at Judge Sonia Sotomayor's record on issues like Abortionactivism ideology with the men at the center of the confirmation battle: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and the Committee's Ranking Member, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL). The economy: Are things getting worse or are we seeing real signs of recovery? What is the view from...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: Dueling speeches President Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney both delivered speeches this week, debating both the past and the future of America's fight against terrorism. As President Obama “looks for middle ground,” (ed. are they serious?) is he really charting a new course or is he advocating an approach much closer to his predecessor's than he is willing to admit? Roundtable The Obama-Cheney national security debate where the Obama agenda goes from here: a Supreme Court nomineehealth care reformthe...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The first Sunday showdown the DNC and RNC Party Chairs squaring off on the many issues that divide their two parties including: health care reformforeign policy the economyhow each leader plans to steer his side to victory in 2010 and beyond Guests Governor Tim Kaine (Democrat – Virginia) Democrat National Committee chairmanGovernor of Virginia | BioWikipedia web pageKaine: $225M revenue drop will mean more cuts (Washington Examiner - ‎May 11, 2009‎)Kaine Says Va. GOP to Regret Killing Extended Unemployment (Falls Church...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan An inside look at what was discussed in an unprecedented summit with President ObamaWhy President Obama calls their region "the most dangerous place in the world," What each nation is doing on its own, and together, to fight the Taliban and bring stability to that troubled area Guests President Hamid Karzai Afghanistan's Wikipedia web pageInterview with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (CNN The Situation Room via RealClearPolitics - ‎May 8, 2009)Karzai Says All Airstrikes in Afghanistan...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: Swine H1N1A flu As swine flu fears sweep the globe, the risk here at home remains unclear. What is the government doing to try and stop the flu's spread? Could the U.S. outbreak turn deadly? The latest information from the three top officials charged with coordinating our national response. Benedict Arlen A major surprise on Capitol Hill as veteran Republican senator Arlen Specter switches to the Democratic party. How will his decision impact the Republican and Democratic parties and their agendas...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The White House spin on: President Obama's first 100 days in officeThe escalating debate over “torture” The Jordanian King’s meeting with President Obama: Prospects for peace in the Middle EastThe fight against terrorism The global economy Roundtable Insights and analysis on the first 100 days with two Pulitzer Prize winners Guests White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Wikipedia web pageGibbs denies Obama taught constitutional law (Examiner.com - ‎Apr 22, 2009‎)Commission on CIA Tactics Is Unlikely (Wall Street Journal - ‎ Apr...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The White House National Economic Council Director discusses the President's trip to the Summit of the Americas in Trinidadthe chances that we’re starting to see signs of an economic recoverythe major hurdles do we still face Political Roundtable TortureTaxesspending the future of the banks Guests Larry Summers Director, White House National Economic Council Wikipedia web pageWhy We Should Banish Larry Summers From Public Life (Washington Post – Apr 19, 2009)Larry Summers on Whether Those Rays of Economic Daylight Are Real (BusinessWeek...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: A special holiday weekend roundtable: How has the Obama administration fared on crucial foreign policy tests abroad and under political scrutiny back home? Guests Jeffrey Goldberg The Atlantic | Profile | BlogWikipedia web pageA Memo to Roger Cohen (The Atlantic – Apr 10, 2009)Roger Cohen's Very Happy Visit with Iran's Jews (Feb 26, 2009)J Street Gets it Right On Lieberman (Apr 6, 2009) Michele Norris National Public Radio | BioWikipedia web pageCaptain Of Hijacked Vessel Still Hostage (NPR All Things Considered,...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: President Obama takes an unprecedented step toward saving the auto industry: ousting GM CEO Rick Wagoner Less than a week later a live interview from Detroit with Wagoner's replacement about his plans to save the American icon and bring his business back from the brink. Roundtable: President Obama on the world stage What did the historic economic summit accomplish?Can this new administration enlist wider support from our allies in the battle against terrorism? Guests Fritz Henderson CEO, General Motors | ProfileWikipedia...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: Three political heavyweights and the founders of Building America's Future - the mayor of New York and the governors of Pennsylvania and California - met with President Obama on Friday and talk about: the economybailoutsstimulus A special economic and political roundtable with NBC's Tom Brokaw and CNBC's Erin Burnett. Guests Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Republican - California) California Governor's web site | BioWikipedia web page Obama's California: The Arnold Alliance and More (Huffington Post - Mar 20, 2009‎) 'Scrawny' President Obama will share a...

NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The president's plan for the economy Will it work? We'll hear from both sides: the Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers and the House Republican Whip Guests Dr. Christina Romer Chair of the President's Council of Economic AdvisersWikipedia web page How Does Economy Compare To Past Downturns? (NPR Morning Edition - ‎Mar 13, 2009) Note: page includes link to streaming audio Obama Team Touts Economic Plans (Washington Post - ‎Mar 13, 2009) Christina Romer Defends Fiscal Stimulus (Dollars & Sense - ‎Mar 11, 2009‎) Representative Eric Cantor (Republican - Virginia) House Republican Whip RepHouse web...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: Two key lawmakers, a Republican from the Budget Committee and a Democrat of the Banking Committee debate the Obamessiah's economy The markets continue to tumbleMore iconic American companies are failing,Employers are slashing more jobsWashington is struggling to find a solutionWhat can Congress do now? Guests Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican - South Carolina) Senate web site | BioWikipedia web page Democrats gamble with one-bill energy and climate strategy (New York Times - ‎Mar 6, 2009‎) Lindsey Graham Out-Earmarked Jim Clyburn (FITSNews - ‎Mar 7,...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: President Obama has announced his  Iraq War exit strategy after almost six years and more than 4,000 American lives all U.S. combat troops will be out of Iraq by August 31, 2010is this exit strategy realistic? is the worst really over in Iraq? will an increase of 17,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan be enough to stem the growing violence? Political roundtable: President Obama's $3.6 trillion budget plan not everyone thinks it's the best policy to lift our nation out of the...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The Economy and the States Two Republican Governors on the front-lines weigh inLouisiana's Governor will be giving the GOP Response to President Obama's Tuesday night address to CongressFlorida's Governor is supporting the President's stimulus package Guests Governor Bobby Jindal (Republican - Louisiana) Louisiana Governor's web site | BioWikipedia web page Jindal vs. Crist: Republican governors at war over Obama stimulus package -- a preview of 2012? (Los Angeles Times, CA - Feb 19, 2009) Jindal to refuse some stimulus money (Politico, DC - Feb 20,...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The "economic stimulus bill" The $787 billion  3.27 TRILLIONeconomic stimulus rape the Constitution bill is one step closer to the president's Barky's deskThe process has been far from bipartisanMany questions still remain Once the bill is passed, how long will it take for Americans to actually see some relief? How will the Obama administration tackle the bank bailout and foreclosure crisis? What is the political fallout from the abrupt withdrawal of Republican Secretary of Commerce-designate Sen. Judd Gregg? Guests David Axelrod...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: A panel of key lawmakers on the economy: Recession continues to batter America's work-forceObama places increased urgency on passing the stimulus packageThe very latest negotiations, sticking points and potential areas of agreement "Presidential Leadership Series" - the leadership tests facing this new president The on-going and new challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan. How long will American troops likely remain on the ground? How do we now define victory? Guests Senator John Ensign (Republican - Nevada) Chair, Republican Policy CommitteeMember, Finance CommitteeMember,...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Memes: McChimpy Bushitler ruined the economy and Obama and the Democrats want to fix it but the evil Republicans want to stop him from saving us all The evil overlord of the Republicans, Rush Limbaugh, wants to keep our noble savior, The One, from helping us - he must die in the name of bipartisanism The greedy incompetent bankers will now, finally, have to do the right thing and give more loans to people who can't pay them back Conservatives are evil...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area LOCAL NETWORK PROBLEMS - POSTING MINIMUM "WHAT'S DONE" W/O LINKS/ANALYSIS... sorry 'bout that... hopefully more later NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Topics: The Director of the National Economic Council discusses: the nation's economic crisiswhat the new Obama administration plans to do to get our economy back on track Republicans are taking issue with the Democrat's agenda, such as House Democrats bring their $825 billion economic stimulus bill to the House floor next weekPresident Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp within...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Memes: This is the dawning of the age of The One... let the hope and change fill your hearts and mindsAll hail the Dear Leader! He will wave his hand and we will all have good union jobs digging government mandated ditches. Our long national nightmare really is over this time.The One has assembled the most magnificent Team of Rivals around him. They are truly the best and the brightest, and you know how well that works out... they're so much smarter...

The Sunday shows Presented in the order they run in my area NBC Meet The Press (David Gregory) Memes: What's that Queen song? Oh yeah, "we are the champions of the world..."We Democrats will now return honest, responsible government to Washington. Why are you laughing? Stop it! Stop it now! We have ways of making you stop!Pay no attention to that corrupt governor in Illinois. He must be a secret Republican.It's the mean-evil-satanic jooooooos! Smite them!Whatever is wrong, it's Bush's fault™ Topics: The Democrat Senate Majority Leader discusses: The Democratic agenda for the new session. His plan to block Roland...