Book TV Schedule: October 28th - 30th

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C-SPAN2's Book TV: October 28-30
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After Words
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Insightful author interviews
Saturday 9 PM ET, Sunday 6 and 9 PM ET
In his book, Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic, author Ray Takeyh analyzes the relationship between the United States and Iran and proposes a new approach. He discusses the book with Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.


Weekend Highlights
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Elizabeth Edwards, Saving Graces
The wife of former Senator and Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards recounts her life experiences and describes coping with grief. In her memoir, she discusses the 2004 presidential election, her son's sudden death in 1996, and her recent breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
(Saturday 10 AM, Sunday 5:15 PM ET)

Andrew Sullivan, The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back
Sullivan is joined by David Brooks at the Cato Institute to discuss the changes in conservative ideals and mission.
(Saturday 2 PM, 11:30 PM ET)

Sidney Blumenthal, How Bush Rules
Former Clinton adviser Sidney Blumenthal writes that George W. Bush is the most radical president in American history. He discusses his belief that President Bush is deliberately working to increase the power of the presidency.
(Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 7 AM ET)

Salman Rushdie, An Evening with Salman Rushdie
Rushdie calls for a reform movement inside Islam at an event hosted by the Center for Inquiry's "Voices of Reason" series at the Ethical Culture Auditorium in New York City.
(Saturday 10 PM, Monday 5:30 AM ET)

Lynn Sherr, Outside the Box
ABC Correspondent Sherr recounts her 40-year career in journalism and chronicles her groundbreaking advancements in network news, including her most memorable days on the job. (Sunday 8 PM ET)

Join us Sunday, October 29, for a full day of books about war and foreign policy

John Yoo, War by Other Means
(Sunday 4 AM, 1 PM ET)

Michael Isikoff and David Corn, Hubris
(Sunday 9 AM ET)

Robert Kagan, Dangerous Nation
(Sunday 10 AM, 10 PM ET)

Scott Ritter, Target Iran
(Sunday 11:30 AM, 11:30 PM ET)

George McGovern and William Polk, Out of Iraq
(Sunday 2:30 PM, Monday 2 AM ET)

Ilario Pantano, Warlord
(Sunday 4:15 PM, Monday 7 AM ET)




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BOOK TV Schedule

Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.


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Saturday, October 28

8:00 am History on Book TV: Thomas Hager, The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug

9:00 Hy Rothstein, Afghanistan and the Future of Unconventional Warfare

10:00 Public Lives: Elizabeth Edwards, Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers

11:00 William Daugherty, Executive Secrets: Covert Action and the Presidency

12:30 pm Marion Creekmore, Jr., A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, the Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions

2:00 General Assignment: Andrew Sullivan, The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back

4:00 Sidney Blumenthal, How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime

5:15 2006 Fall Book Preview: Nancy Bass Wyden, Strand Bookstore

5:30 2006 Fall Book Preview: Brad Miner, American Compass

6:00 Encore Booknotes: John Taliaferro, Great White Fathers: The Story of the Obsessive Quest to Create Mt. Rushmore

7:00 General Assignment: Ian Buruma, Murder In Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance

8:00 General Assignment: Josef Joffe, Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation of America

9:00 After Words: After Words: Ray Takeyh, author of "Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic" interviewed by Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

10:00 General Assignment: Salman Rushdie, An Evening with Salman Rushdie

11:30 General Assignment: Andrew Sullivan, The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back


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Sunday, October 29

1:00 am Hy Rothstein, Afghanistan and the Future of Unconventional Warfare

2:00 Public Lives: Lynn Sherr, Outside the Box: A Memoir

2:00 David Kuo, Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction

3:05 Kevin Jennings, Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir

4:00 John Yoo, Kenneth Starr, Jeffrey Rosen, Gary Schmitt, War By Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror

5:30 2006 AUSA - Al Mauroni "Where Are the WMDs?: The Reality of Chem-Bio Threats on the Home Front And the Battlefront"

6:00 Josef Joffe, Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation of America

7:00 Sidney Blumenthal, How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime

8:15 2006 Fall Book Preview: Nancy Bass Wyden, Strand Bookstore

8:30 2006 Fall Book Preview: Brad Miner, American Compass

9:00 Michael Isikoff and David Corn, Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War

10:00 General Assignment: Robert Kagan, Dangerous Nation: America's Place in the World from Its Earliest Days to the Dawn of the Twentieth Century

11:30 Scott Ritter, Target Iran: The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change

1:00 pm John Yoo, Kenneth Starr, Jeffrey Rosen, Gary Schmitt, War By Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror

2:30 George McGovern and William Polk, Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now

4:15 Ilario Pantano, Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

5:15 Public Lives: Elizabeth Edwards, Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers

6:00 After Words: After Words: Ray Takeyh, author of "Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic" interviewed by Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

7:00 Craig Nelson, Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

8:00 Public Lives: Lynn Sherr, Outside the Box: A Memoir

9:00 After Words: After Words: Ray Takeyh, author of "Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic" interviewed by Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

10:00 Robert Kagan, Dangerous Nation: America's Place in the World from Its Earliest Days to the Dawn of the Twentieth Century

11:30 Scott Ritter, Target Iran: The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change


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Monday, October 30

1:00 am Brigitte Gabriel, Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America

2:00 George McGovern and William Polk, Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now

3:45 James Kynge, China Shakes the World: A Titan's Breakneck Rise and Troubled Future -- and the Challenge for America

5:00 Bill O'Reilly, Culture Warrior

5:30 General Assignment: Salman Rushdie, An Evening with Salman Rushdie

7:00 Ilario Pantano, Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy


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1. The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic ...

On Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 am
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The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug
Thomas Hager

In a discussion in Eugene, Oregon, Thomas Hager examines bacterial diseases and wartime medical care in the 1930's. The author chronicles experiments, medicinal discoveries, and drug patents during World War II and details the challenges in creating antibiotics for bacterial threats of the 21st century. This event was hosted by the University of Oregon.

Thomas Hager is a correspondent for the Journal of the American Medical Association and the former director of the University of Oregon Press. He is the author of "Force of Nature: The Life of Linus Pauling," "Aging Well," and "Force of Nature: The Life of Linus Pauling."

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2. Afghanistan and the Future of Unconventional Warfare

On Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 am and Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 am
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Afghanistan and the Future of Unconventional Warfare
Hy Rothstein

Hy Rothstein talks about the U.S. military's successes and failures in Afghanistan. Professor Rothstein argues that the U.S. military had early success over the Taliban in Afghanistan because both sides faught using conventional tactics. He says that after December 2001, however, when the fighting became unconventional, the U.S. military lost the upper hand because it continued to fight conventionally and could not adapt. The talk was hosted by the World Affairs Council. Includes Q&A.

Hy Rothstein is a senior lecturer with the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Before becoming a teacher, Professor Rothstein served 26 years with the US Army as a Special Forces officer.

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3. Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers - Elizabeth Edwards

On Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 am and Sunday, October 29 at 5:15 pm
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Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers
Elizabeth Edwards

Wife of Sen. John Edwards - the Democrat's 2004 vice presidential nominee- Elizabeth Edwards, recounts her life experiences and describes coping with grief. In her memoir, "Saving Graces," she discusses the 2004 presidential election, her son's sudden death 1996, and her breast cancer diagnosis. She reveals the comfort she received from strangers and friends in midst of her stuggles. This event was hosted by Olsson’s Books and Records in Washington, DC.

Elizabeth Edwards is a lawyer and has worked for the North Carolina Attorney General's office. She has also taught legal writing at the law school of North Carolina University.

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4. Executive Secrets: Covert Action and the Presidency

On Saturday, October 28 at 11:00 am
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Executive Secrets: Covert Action and the Presidency
William Daugherty

Since 2004, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute has presented the Henry Paolucci/Walter Bagehot Book Award to authors in recognition of their scholarly achievements. This year’s winner was William Daugherty, author of "Executive Secrets: Covert Action and the Presidency." Mr. Daugherty received a $5,000 cash award and was given an opportunity to lecture about his book, which looks at the use of covert actions by U.S. presidents since 1947. Mark Bowden, who wrote the forward to the book, makes opening remarks. This event was hosted by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute based in Wilmington, Delaware.

William Daugherty is a professor of criminal justice and political science at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Before joining the AASU faculty, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an officer with the Central Intelligence Agency at the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran. He was one of fifty-two Americans held hostage for 444 days in Iran between 1979 and 1980 and is the author of "In the Shadow of the Ayatollah: A CIA Hostage in Iran." Mark Bowden is a journalist and adjunct professor at Loyola College in Maryland. He is the author of "Black Hawk Down," "Killing Pablo," and "Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War with Militant Islam."

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5. A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, the Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions

On Saturday, October 28 at 12:30 pm
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A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, the Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions
Marion Creekmore, Jr.

In "A Moment of Crisis" Marion Creekmore, Jr. recounts President Jimmy Carter's intervention in the 1994 North Korean nuclear crisis. The author, who accompanied the former president to North Korea, details the controversy that surrounded the mission, the current situation with North Korea, and the post-presidency impact of President Carter. During this event hosted by the Carter Center, Mr. Creekmore is joined by President Carter, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and James Laney, former US ambassador to South Korea.

Marion Creekmore, Jr. is a Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Political Science at Emory University and served as program director of The Carter Center from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Creekmore served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Organizations Affairs from 1979 - 1981 and as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives from 1989 to 1992.

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34. Kick for Sir Jimmy!

:loveya:

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6. The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back

On Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 pm and at 11:30 pm
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The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back
Andrew Sullivan

In "The Conservative Soul" Andrew Sullivan argues that conservatives are no longer the party that supports limited government and balanced budgets. The author claims that evangelical Christians within the party are using religious ideologies to support laws that encourage government intrusion and threaten civil liberties. Andrew Sullivan is joined by David Brooks at the Cato Institute to discuss the changes in conservative ideals and mission.

Andrew Sullivan is a social and political commentator and is an essayist for Time magazine. He is also a columnist for the Sunday Times of London, a senior editor at The New Republic and the editor of his own political blog, "The Daily Dish."

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[Kurovski]

36. I've had him on while I tend to the day.

He's wrapping it up, but it's very interesting. I'd like to listen to the whole thing at some point.

How nice to listen to a sane Republican these days, huh?

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37. Well, the debate is getting a little heated

both making good points

whooooo! the more heated the debate the bigger the words! :rofl:

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39. They all went ta collich, yeu no.

That one woman in the audience said something interesting about gay marriage. "Maybe I'm too old to digest it" It's kinda the truth.

It goes back to what Sullivan said earlier about how the government should be free to change as the times change. These kids today...they don't care about perverts like me no more. It's no big deal to them. :evilgrin:

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40. We've been assimilated!

:evilgrin:

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41. Uhhhh...uh...uh

you said *ass*.

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7. How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime

On Saturday, October 28 at 4:00 pm and Sunday, October 29 at 7:00 am
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How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime
Sidney Blumenthal

In his new book, "How Bush Rules," former Clinton adviser Sidney Blumenthal writes that George W. Bush is the most radical president in American history. He believes that President Bush is deliberately working to increase the power of the presidency. Mr. Blumenthal criticizes President Bush for trying to avoid congressional oversight, relying on one-party rule, squelching internal debate, and granting his vice president an unusual amount of power and authority. Mr. Blumenthal made his remarks at Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC.

Sidney Blumenthal is a former assistant and senior adviser to President Bill Clinton. He is a regular columnist for the Guardian of London and Salon and the author of "The Clinton Wars."

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47. It;s good...I watched it today and it's on at 7:00 a.m(est). Tomorrow/Sunday.

Blumenthal goes through the "Radical Presidency." Lots of stuff about how Condi flatters Bush and thats how she keeps her power. Also the Question and Answer is excellent. Very smart people in the audience and Blumenthal's answer to their questions is definitely worth the watch. One person asks about Council on Foreign Relations role in Foreign Policy and Blumenthal admits he's a member. Another asks about Kerry winning in 04...vote fraud was asked about twice. Other good questions.

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8. 2006 Fall Book Preview: Nancy Bass Wyden, Strand Bookstore

On Saturday, October 28 at 5:15 pm and Sunday, October 29 at 8:15 am
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2006 Fall Book Preview: Nancy Bass Wyden, Strand Bookstore

Nancy Bass Wyden, co-owner of the Strand bookstore in New York City, recommends new and upcoming non-fiction books that she considers important. Ms. Bass Wyden also explains the history of the store and the buying habits of her customers. The Strand was opened in 1927 by Nancy Bass Wyden's grandfather, Benjamin Bass. She co-owns the store with her father, Fred Bass. You can learn more about the Strand at: www.strandbooks.com.

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9. 2006 Fall Book Preview: Brad Miner, American Compass

On Saturday, October 28 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, October 29 at 8:30 am
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2006 Fall Book Preview: Brad Miner, American Compass

American Compass is a conservative book club that is part of Doubleday entertainment and Bookspan, which organizes numerous book clubs. Brad Miner recommends a number of new conservative books and discusses the preferences of the members of the club. You can learn more about the American Compass on-line at: www.americancompass.com.

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10. Great White Fathers: The Story of the Obsessive Quest to Create Mt. Rushmore

On Saturday, October 28 at 6:00 pm
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Great White Fathers: The Story of the Obsessive Quest to Create Mt. Rushmore
John Taliaferro

In the early twentieth century, the US government conceived an art project that it hoped would serve as a testament to democracy, says author John Taliaferro. In "Great White Fathers: The Story of the Obsessive Quest to Create Mount Rushmore" he describes artist Gutzom Borglum’s realization of the idea by sculpting four presidents’ heads into a cliff face in the South Dakota Black Hills. He continues by detailing the politics of realizing Mount Rushmore National Memorial, its impact on the local Sioux Indians, its effects on auto tourism and its mixed reception by the public. The interview with Mr. Taliaferro was conducted in 2002. October 31st of this year marks the 65th anniversary of the completion of Mt. Rushmore.

John Taliaferro is the former senior editor of Newsweek. He is also the author of "Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs," "Charles M. Russell: The Life and Legend of America’s Cowboy Artist," and the forthcoming book "In a Far Country: The True Story of a Mission, a Marriage, a Murder, and the Remarkable Reindeer Rescue of 1898."

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11. Murder In Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance

On Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 pm
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Murder In Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance
Ian Buruma

"Murder in Amsterdam" is author Ian Buruma’s exploration of the tension between the Dutch natives and the Muslim immigrants living in Holland during the 2004 murder of media personality Theo van Gogh. Mr. Van Gogh’s murderer, a Muslim, targeted the outspoken Dutchmen because he created a documentary criticizing Islam’s treatment of women. The author uses this case to argue against the commonly-held idea that Holland is a supremely tolerant nation. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC hosted the event.

Dutch-born Ian Buruma is a professor of democracy, human rights and journalism at Bard College in New York. His other books include "Conversations with John Schlesinger" and "Occidentalism: The West in the Eyes of Their Enemies." For more information on Mr. Buruma and his work, visit www.ianburuma.com.

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12. Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation of America

On Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 29 at 6:00 am
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Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation of America
Josef Joffe

Josef Joffe talks about the role of the United States as the world's only superpower. Mr. Joffe discusses the major military actions taken by the U.S. since the decline of the USSR, including the 1991 Gulf War, the invasion of Afghanistan following 9/11, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He argues that while the first two were legitimate actions that enhanced the U.S.'s credibility around the world, the 2003 invasion of Iraq was not legitimate or beneficial. He also talks about German politics and European attitudes towards Americans and American culture. The talk was hosted by the Carnegie Council in New York City.

Josef Joffe is publisher and editor of Germany's Die Zeit magazine and author of "The Future of the Great Powers." He is currently a fellow at the Hoover Institution in California. For more information, visit: www.hoover.org/bios/joffe.

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13. After Words: Ray Takeyh interviewed by Robert Litwak

On Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, October 29 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Ray Takeyh, author of "Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic" interviewed by Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

In his book, "Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic," author Ray Takeyh analyzes the relationship between the United States and Iran and proposes a new approach. He says that America has never really understood Iran and he provides an explanation for what he believes is actually happening inside the country. Mr. Takeyh discusses the book with Robert Litwak, director of international security studies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Mr. Litwak serves as a guest interviewer and is not an employee of C-SPAN.

Ray Takeyh is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Takeyh is a contributing editor for The National Interest. Previously he taught at the National War College.

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14. An Evening with Salman Rushdie

On Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 pm and Monday, October 30 at 5:30 am
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An Evening with Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie calls for a reform movement inside Islam at an event hosted by the Center for Inquiry's "Voices of Reason" series at the Ethical Culture Auditorium in New York City. Mr. Rushdie, who received death threats from the Iranian government after the 1988 publication of his fourth novel, "The Satanic Verses," argues that it is an individual's right to question a group's core beliefs. During this event, entitled "An Evening with Salman Rushdie," he criticizes the new culture in both Europe and America that denounces the use of terms like Islamic terrorism and Islamic fascism.

Salman Rushdie is an essayist and writes mostly fiction. He was born in Bombay, India and moved to New York City from London in 2000. Mr. Rushdie is the author of "Grimus," "Midnight's Children," "Shame," "The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey," "The Satanic Verses," "Haroun and the Sea of Stories," "Imaginary Homelands: Essays and Criticism, 1981 - 1991," "East, West," "The Moor's Last Sigh," "The Ground Beneath Her Feet," "Fury," "Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992 - 2002," the essay "The East is Blue" and "Shalimar the Clown."

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15. Outside the Box: A Memoir

On Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 am and at 8:00 pm
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Outside the Box: A Memoir
Lynn Sherr

In "Outside the Box" ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr recounts her 40-year career in journalism. The author chronicles her groundbreaking advancements in network news and remembers her most memorable days on the job. During an event at Borders Books & Music in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, close to where she grew up, Ms. Sherr discusses her successful battle with colon cancer and why she decided to never stop grieving over the death of her husband after he succumbed to cancer.

Lynn Sherr is an ABC News correspondent and worked on ABC's 20/20, specializing in investigative reports for twenty years. She is the author of "America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation's Favorite Song," "Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes" and "Failure is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words."

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16. Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction

On Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 am
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Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction
David Kuo
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/1006/btv102206_4.ram

David Kuo, who served President Bush as the Deputy Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, writes in "Tempting Faith" that the Bush administration is not sincere about compassionate conservatism and, instead, is manipulating Christian conservatives for political gain. He charges that public funds allocated to the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives were used to finance Republican campaign events in 2004. Mr. Kuo, an evangelical Christian and a Republican, says he believes Christians should take a two-year "fast" from political causes and instead support charities that help the poor and the sick.

David Kuo served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and Deputy Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. He has worked for numerous conservative leaders, including John Ashcroft, William Bennett, Jack Kemp, Bob Dole, and Ralph Reed. He is the author of "Dot.Bomb: My Days and Nights at an Internet Goliath. Currentlly, he is the Washington editor of the Beliefnet web site. David Kuo left the White House in late 2003 after a brain tumor and subsequent seizure caused to have a serious car accident.

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17. Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir

On Sunday, October 29 at 3:05 am
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Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir
Kevin Jennings

In "Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son" author Kevin Jennings remembers his childhood in the trailer parks of the South, growing up with his widowed mother and four older siblings. The author details attending Harvard University on scholarship and his decision to go back home to teach. During his discussion at the San Francisco Public Library, Mr. Jennings recounts publicly announcing his homosexuality at a morning school assembly and the reaction from his students.

Kevin Jennings is the founder and executive director of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and creator of the Gay-Straight Alliance. He co-authored "Always My Child: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Questioning Son or Daughter" with Pat Shapiro.

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18. War By Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror

MAJOR BULLSHIT ALERT! :puke:

On Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 am and at 1:00 pm
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War By Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror
John Yoo, Kenneth Starr, Jeffrey Rosen, Gary Schmitt

In "War By Other Means," John Yoo argues that the traditional balance of powers must shift to the executive branch when America is at war. The author, former assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, details his involvement in the Bush Administration's war policies. Mr. Yoo is joined by George Washington University School of Law's Jeffrey Rosen, Pepperdine University School of Law's Kenneth Star and Gary Schmitt of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss presidential authority during the current war on terror.

John Yoo is a professor at the University of California at Berkley School of Law. He worked as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice from 2001 to 2003 and is the author of "The Powers of War and Peace."

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19. 2006 AUSA - Al Mauroni "Where Are the WMDs?: The Reality of Chem-Bio Threats on the Home Front ...

On Sunday, October 29 at 5:30 am
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2006 AUSA - Al Mauroni "Where Are the WMDs?: The Reality of Chem-Bio Threats on the Home Front And the Battlefront"

From the Association of the United States Army annual meeting in Washington, DC, Al Mauroni examines the U.S. government's efforts to protect the country against a WMD attack. Mr. Mauroni also talks about the search for WMD's in Iraq and recommends ways to improve homeland security.

Al Mauroni is a former Army officer and a senior policy analyst for Northrop Grumman. He is the author of "Chemical-Biological Defense: U.S. Military Policies and Decisions in the Gulf War" and "America's Struggle with Chemical-Biological Warfare."

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20. Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War

On Sunday, October 29 at 9:00 am
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Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War
Michael Isikoff and David Corn
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/1006/btv102106_4b.ram

In " Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War," Michael Isikoff and David Corn discuss the Bush Administration's foreign policy and the invasion of Iraq. The co-authors explain that they wrote the book to analyze how the President and his staff sold the war to Congress and the American public. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Michael Isikoff is an investigative correspondent for Newsweek and the author of "Uncovering Clinton." David Corn is the Washington editor of The Nation and a contributor to the Fox News Channel. He is also the author of "The Lies of George W. Bush," and the novel "Deep Background."

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21. Dangerous Nation: America's Place in the World from Its Earliest Days to Dawn of the 20th Century

On Sunday, October 29 at 10:00 am and at 10:00 pm
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Dangerous Nation: America's Place in the World from Its Earliest Days to the Dawn of the Twentieth Century
Robert Kagan

Robert Kagan talks about U.S. influence in the world going back to the days of the Puritans. He argues that the U.S. has been increasing its global power steadily for centuries and says that the idea that the U.S. was once an isolationist power is a myth. Following Mr. Kagan's remarks, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman comments on the book and engages in a debate with Mr. Kagan about some of the claims he makes. This event was hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC.

Robert Kagan is the author of "Of Paradise and Power" and co-editor of "Present Dangers: Crisis and Opportunity in American Foreign and Defense Policy." He writes a monthly column for the Washington Post. Mr. Kagan is currently a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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15th Century German Wood-cuts

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22. Scott Ritter - Target Iran: The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change

On Sunday, October 29 at 11:30 am and at 11:30 pm
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Target Iran: The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change
Scott Ritter

In "Target Iran" former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter warns that the next phase in the war on terror could be with Iran. While in conversation with New Yorker magazine's Seymour Hersh, Mr. Ritter criticizes the Bush administration for its claims that Iran is a major threat, and insists there are no production facilities to bomb. This event was hosted by the New York Society for Ethical Culture in New York City.

Scott Ritter served as a United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq 1991 to 1998. He is the author of "Iraq Confidential: The Untold Story of the Intelligence Conspiracy to Undermine the UN and Overthrow Saddam Hussein," "Frontier Justice: Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Bushwhacking of America," "War on Iraq: What Team Bush Doesn't Want You to Know" and "Endgame: Solving the Iraq Problem - Once and For All."

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23. Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now - George McGovern and William Polk

On Sunday, October 29 at 2:30 pm and Monday, October 30 at 2:00 am
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Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now
George McGovern and William Polk

George McGovern and William Polk argue that the war in Iraq is too expensive and outline a plan to bring U.S. troops home. They describe the plan as a gradual one that doesn't involve cutting and running or deserting the Iraqi people. Mr. McGovern and Mr. Polk explain why they feel that Iraq was not a mortal threat prior to the invasion and detail the longterm effects of guerilla warfare. This event was hosted by the National Arts Club in New York City.

George McGovern served in the House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961 and in the Senate for eighteen years. Mr. McGovern was the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 1972. He was president of the Middle East Policy Council in Washington, DC for six years and served as ambassador to the UN Agencies on Food and Agriculture in Rome under President Clinton. William Polk has taught at Harvard and the University of Chicago. While at the University of Chicago he established the university's Center for Middle Eastern Studies, and in 1967 became president of the Adlai Stevenson Institute of International Affairs. He served as an advisor to McGeorge Bundy during the 1967 Six-Day War and is the author of many books, including "Understanding Iraq."

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57. repeat kick

in 11 minutes...

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24. Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

On Sunday, October 29 at 4:15 pm and Monday, October 30 at 7:00 am
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Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
Ilario Pantano

Ilario Pantano argues that the U.S., as a society, has moved away from embracing offensive warfare. He says that in Iraq and Afghanistan, because of moral and political considerations, the U.S. military has restrained itself from completely destroying the enemy and winning the war. Mr. Pantano also argues that the volume of media coverage of the war on terror has overwhelmed the American public's ability to process what is happening. As a result, he says, an increasing number of people are tuning out the war. This talk was hosted by the John Locke Foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Ilario Pantano served with the Marines during the 1991 Gulf War. He rejoined the Marines after 9/11 and went to Iraq in 2004 after acquiring the rank of second lieutenant. "Warlord" is Mr. Pantano's first book.

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25. Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

On Sunday, October 29 at 7:00 pm
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Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
Craig Nelson

Biographer Craig Nelson appeared on The Book Guys radio show to discuss the life and writings of Thomas Paine. Paine was the author of the influential pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man." The author argues that Thomas Paine has not been given the credit he deserves as a founding father of the United States. During the discussion, the author answers questions from callers.

Craig Nelson is the author of three previous books, including "Let's Get Lost" and "Bad TV." His writings have appeared in Salon.com and other publications.

Publisher: Penguin Group

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26. Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America

On Monday, October 30 at 1:00 am
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Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America
Brigitte Gabriel

In "Because They Hate," Brigitte Gabriel argues that the U.S. is facing total destruction at the hands of Muslims. The author, a Christian survivor of the civil war between Lebanese Christians and Muslims in the 1970s, draws on her own experiences to support both the profiling of Muslims and the ban of what she calls "hate education" in Islamic institutions.

Brigitte Gabriel is a journalist, producer and founder of American Congress for Truth, a non-profit organization (www.americancongressfortruth.com).

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27. China Shakes the World: A Titan's Breakneck Rise and Troubled Future - and the Challenge for America

On Monday, October 30 at 3:45 am
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China Shakes the World: A Titan's Breakneck Rise and Troubled Future -- and the Challenge for America
James Kynge

James Kynge discusses how China's growth in jobs, raw materials and energy consumption affects the world. The author argues that China’s environmental and economic development will have disruptive effects on world trade, capital flows and politics. This event was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC.

James Kynge is a journalist and the former bureau chief of the Financial Times in Beijing.

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28. Culture Warrior

On Monday, October 30 at 5:00 am
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Culture Warrior
Bill O'Reilly
Watch, if you want a good laugh... http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/1006/btv101506_4b.ram

Bill O'Reilly introduces and signs his new book, "Culture Warrior," at the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace in Yorba Linda, California. He discusses what inspired him to write the book and argues that the Left is afraid of him because he informs America about how the Left uses the media and other communication outlets to push their agenda.

Bill O'Reilly has worked in television journalism for more than 20 years. His first book was a novel about his experiences in Central America, entitled "Those who Trespass: A Novel of Murder and Television." Mr. O'Reilly is also the author of "The No Spin Zone: Confrontations with the Powerful and Famous in America" and the host of "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox News Channel.

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29. AMAZING LINEUP!

KICK!

[Kurovski]

30. K&R!

Heyheyhey!:hi:

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31. Waz happininnn?!

:loveya:



:hi:

[Bozita]

32. K&R

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38. Hi Boz!

Happy Weekend to ya. :hi:

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42. ...

[Catshrink]

43. Kick

:kick:

[EFerrari]

44. Kick

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51. Howdy, darlin'!

:hi: :kick:

[many a good man]

45. Kick!

:kick:

Takeyh up now.

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49. ooh, scott ritter!

thanks for the heads up! something to entertain me as i fold the laundry!

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52. did you catch it this morning?

Ritter says the same thing he said about Iraq. There's nothing there. (Iran)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2912890

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53. kick!

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54. Kick.(nt)

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56. Kick.(nt)

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58. last kick

back to the grind...