Sunday morning "Talking Heads" Lineup for 8-29-2010

George Wenschhof

It is a grab bag of topics to be discussed this Sunday morning with NBC "Meet The Press" devoting their entire show on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and her brother; New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will appear along with actor Brad Pitt. Pitt has started a foundation which is building energy efficient and affordable homes in the ninth district; an area devastated by the flooding five years ago.

On CBS "Face The Nation", two of the candidates in last week's primaries will be guests along with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (R) and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D). Republican senate candidate Joe Miller who is waiting for absentee ballots to be counted before he can be awarded the nomination in Alaska is one of the candidates and Kendrick Meek (D) who won the Senate Democratic nomination in Florida is the other.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be the guest on ABC "This Week" and sure to be discussed is the "Race To the Top" program being utilized as an incentive to improve education in states across the country. Federal grants are awarded to states who meet certain criteria. the program came under fire last week as complaints were lodged the program favors east coast states where 11 of the 12 states to receive funding to date are located. The other is Hawaii, the home state of President Obama.

Fox News Sunday highlights one of their own Sunday as their guest will be Glenn Beck. they will surely discuss the tea party rally scheduled Saturday. The rally being billed as "Restore Honor" rally will be held on the mall in Washington D.C. and Beck is expected to speak. This also happens to be the anniversary of the famous Martin Luther King "I have a Dream" speech. Expect a lot of right wing rhetoric from Beck.

CNN "State of the Union" will get back to some discussion on the upcoming mid term elections with Florida Governor Charlie Crist who is leading polls in a three way race for Senator. Also appearing will be Florida Democratic Senate candidate Kendrick Meek. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan is also a guest.

The morning shows appear to be light on any discussion on the economy. Sales of existing homes were down 27% last month. the lowest in a decade and the economic growth for the second quarter was only 1.6%. This would indicate the unemployment rate is expected to increase somewhat from the current 9.5% prior to the November elections which will not help Democrats. Look to see this issue and the U.S. withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq to receive more attention next Sunday after President Obama gives his prime time speech on Tuesday August 31.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Senator Mary Landrieu (D-la.), N.O. Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D), Brad Pitt.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Alaska Senate candidate Joe Miller (R), Florida senate candidate Kendrick Meek (D), Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour (R), Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D).

ABC "This Week" - Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Randi Weingarten President American Foundation of Teachers.

CNN "State of The Union" - HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) and Florida Senate candidate Kendrick Meek (D).

Fox News Sunday - Glenn Beck

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 10-4-2009

George Wenschhof

Expect the decision by President Barack Obama to personally appeal for Chicago to be the host of the 2016 Olympics to be widely discussed. "Blame it on Rio" will be the catch phrase for the pundits as they talk about the award to Rio de Janeiro. Did Obama lose credibility or should he have spending more time concentrating on the economy or health care reform will be among the questions asked.

Also sure to be discussed was the Thursday meeting in Geneva with Iran which hopefully will lead to quick inspections by the UN of their nuclear facilities. Look to see the following discussed: What is the U.S. to do in Afghanistan, Middle East peace talks, health care reform nearing the final lap, and will high unemployment result in even more questions surrounding the Obama 800 Billion Stimulus bill.

Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will have Susan Rice, US Ambassador to UN. The roundtable discussion will include David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow and Mike Murphy.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will have on former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan who will give his take on the economy. Health care reform will be discussed with Senators Charles Shumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.).

The roundtable discussion will include George Will, Cokie Roberts, Matthew Dowd, and Katrina vanden Huevel.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer is all about foreign policy this morning with his guests General James Jones National Security Adviser, Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich) chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Representative Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) chair of the House Armed Services Committee and retired General Anthony Zinni.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace stay with foreign policy with Senate members of the Armed Services Committee. Joining him will be senators Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa,), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

The roundtable discussion will include Bill Kristol, Mara Liasson, Brit Hume and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will also have General James Jones. Also appearing will be Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calf.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.).

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 9-20-2009

George Wenschhof

President Barack Obama spent Friday afternoon at the White House taping interviews with five talk shows airing on Sunday morning. Guess what one will not have him on - ok, an easy question - Fox News Sunday.

You can be sure health care reform will be the main topic of discussion for the president, but expect the White House announcement it would be dropping the Bush administration plans for a Eastern Europe missile shield, the status of the economy, and U.S. involvement in Afghanistan to receive some questions as well.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will greet President Obama along with House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-Oh.) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

The political roundtable will include Roger Simon and Eugene Robinson.

ABC "This Week" - George Stepanopoulos has a teaser from his interview with the President you can watch by clicking on the title link. They are discussing the issue of race and politics.

The political roundtable discussion will include George Will, Peggy Noonan, Donna Brazile, Ed Gillespie, and Robert Reich.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer with Barack Obama.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace has Acorn CEO Bertha Lewis. Acorn is a battle rallying cry for many Republicans. Also appearing will be Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calf.).

The roundtable discussion will include Mara Liasson, Paul Gigot, Brit Hume and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King leads with his interview with President Obama. Also appearing will be Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Kent.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.).

Mary Matalin and James Carville, the always entertaining couple with thoughtful analysis from both the Right and the Left, will also appear today.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 9-13-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will continue the health care reform debate with Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and John Cornyn (R-Tx.), former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), and former DNC chair Howard Dean.

The roundtable discussion will include Chuck Todd, Joshua Cooper Ramos, and Erin Burnett.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos continues on health care reform with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), and Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.).

The roundtable discussion will include Sam Donaldson, George Will, Cokie Roberts, and David Brooks.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Guess What? More health care reform talk as Bob Schieffer welcomes Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) who may be the pivotal number 60 in the Senate needed to pass a bill. Also appearing will be Senior White House Adviser David Axelrod, Politico.com Roger Simon and columnist Kathleen Parker.

Fox News Sunday - It should come as no surprise Chris Wallace will have as his guest, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) - the man who shouted "you lie"to the President as he was giving his health care reform speech Wednesday night to Congress.

Also appearing will be Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND), Orrin Hatch (R-Ut.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

The roundtable discussion will include Brit Hume, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol, and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will have Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.). Collins is the another potential pivotal vote for health care reform.

Also appearing will be White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.).

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 8-30-2009

George Wenschhof

Please remember to check you local listings for time and channel.

As one would expect and rightfully so, the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy will take center stage today.

It was his brother Robert Kennedy who inspired me to first become involved in politics at the age of 15, when he entered the presidential race in 1968. Some years later, around 1980, when I was working for the National Association of Counties (NACO) and living on the Hill, I first met Senator Ted Kennedy by happenstance, on the steps of the Capitol. He towered over me and a shy 27 year old said hello, only to be received by his big grin, friendly handshake and booming hello. Some years later, in 2002, I had the privilege to work for Robert Kennedy's daughter Kathleen Kennedy Townsend when she ran for Governor of Maryland. Ted Kennedy may have had his failings at times, but his inspiration for many of us and for those less fortunate will be missed, but not forgotten.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will have Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) along with Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Bob Schrum. Also appearing will be Doris Kearns Goodwin.

ABC "This Week" - George Stepanopoulos will have Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Ut.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.).

The roundtable discussion will include Liz Cheney, George Will, Sam Donaldson, Gwen Ifill and EJ Dionne.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will have Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) along with Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.).

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will break from the Kennedy remembrance by hosting former Vice President Dick Cheney.

The roundtable discussion will include Bill Kristol, Bill Sammon, Juan Williams and Mara Liasson.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King continues the tribute for Ted Kennedy when he welcomes Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). Also appearing will be former Lt. Governor Robert Kennedy Jr., Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, and Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 8-23-2009

George Wenschhof

As always, check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will discuss the recent Afghanistan election with the Chair of the Joints Chief of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry. Results from the election are not expected to be announced until Tuesday.

Also appearing will be Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Orrin Hatch (R-Ut.) who are both members of the Senate Finance Committee. Expect health care reform to be the subject.

The political roundtable will include Travis Smiley and Joe Scarborough.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will have Senator John McCain (R-AZ) as his guest. Afghanistan, Iraq and health care reform will all be discussed.

The roundtable discussion includes George Will, David Frum, Paul Krugman, and Robert Reich.

ABC "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer continues the health care reform discussion with Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) who are also members of the Senate Finance Committee. Former DNC chair Howard Dean will also be a guest. Expect him to hammer against dropping the "public option" from any health care reform bill.

Fox News Sunday - Mike Wallace will also talk health care reform with Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.).

The political panel will be Bill Kristol, Juan Williams, Tad Devine, and Nicolle Wallace.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King also has Mullen and Eikenberry as guests to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

Senators Richard Lugar (R-In.), Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will give their take on health care reform.

Political strategists Donna Brazile and Bill Bennett will add their thoughts.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 8-16-2009

George Wenschhof

As always, remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - It's all about health care reform today as David Gregory talks with past and present politicos involved in the process. Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Tx.) helped defeat health care reform proposed by Hillary Clinton when she was First Lady. Also appearing will be former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) who was nominated by President Obama to be HHS Secretary and spearhead health care reform today. Daschle withdrew from consideration after revelations pertaining to tax issues surfaced.

Additional guests are Senator Tom Coburn (R-Ok.), Rachel Maddow, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Bruce Josten and Governor Bill Ritter (D-Co.)

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos continues health care reform discussion when he sits down with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Also appearing are Senators Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).

The roundtable discussion will include Donna Brazile, Ed Gillespie, Ron Brownstein and Anne Kornblut.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer welcomes White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. Also appearing will be former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and former Rep. Lee Hamilton (D-Ind.)

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace continues the health care reform theme today with Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). Also appearing will be AMA President James Rohak and AARP Ex. VP John Rother.

The panel discussion will include Charles Krauthammer, Ceci Conolly, Bill Sammon and A.B. Stoddard.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King also has HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as his guest. Also appearing will be senator Barrasso (R-Wy.) and Representative Mike Ross (D-Ar.).

The husband and wife political commentary duo of James Carville and Mary Matalin will share their thoughts.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 8-9-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember to check your local Listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will talk with Retired General James Jones, a national security adviser on former President Bill Clinton's trip to North Korea which freed two American Journalists.

Also appearing will be Mayors Mike Bloomberg (I-NY) and Cory Booker (D-Newark, NJ).

The roundtable discussion will include David Brooks, Erin Burnett and Jon Meacham.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will discuss health care reform with two who are on opposite ends of the debate; Newt Gingrich and Howard Dean.

The roundtable discussion will include Matt Dowd, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Peggy Noonan, and Richard Haass.

CBS "Face The Nation" - General James Jones is making the rounds this morning as he also sits down with Bob Schieffer. Also appearing will be two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.).

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace is the third host to welcome General James Jones. Also appearing is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

The roundtable discussion will include Paul Gigot, Mara Liasson, Ceci Connolly, and Stephen Hayes.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will sit down with Susan Rice, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Also appearing will be Senators Richard Durbin (D0Ill.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.).

CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" - another interesting and insightful interview by Fareed Zakaria as he sits down with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 8-2-2009

George Wenschhof

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NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will interview Larry Summers who is Director of National Economic Council which was created by President Obama. The economy will be discussed and the impact of the Stimulus bill. Good news includes the GNP shrank by only 1% last quarter down from 6.4% in the first quarter of the year. Also the DOW was up 8.5% for July, the highest increase this year.

The roundtable discussion will include Harold Ford Jr., J.C. Watts, Dan Balz, and Haynes Johnson.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will keep the discussion going on the economy as his guests will be former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

The roundtable discussion will include Michelle Malkin, Cynthis Tucker, Al Hunt, and Jerry Seib.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer also discusses the economy with Larry Summers who must be making the rounds this morning. Also appearing will be columnists Bob Woodward, David Brooks, and Kathleen Parker.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will change the morning theme just a little as health care reform will be the focus. The guests are Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) who is chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) who is on the Senate Banking Committee. Also appearing is Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) who is chair of the House GOP caucus.

The roundtable includes Bill Kristol, Mara Liasson, Stephen Hayes and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will have Senator John McCain (R-Az.) and Christina Romer, aide to President Obama.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 7-26-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember, to check your local listings for time and channel - Enjoy!

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory snags the headliner of the day as he sits down for the full hour with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She has just returned to the U.S. after a trip to India and Thailand. Plenty of foreign policy issues to discuss ranging from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to Iran, the Middle East, North Korea, and Russia.

There were reports out a week ago that Hillary Clinton was upset with the Obama administration with the time being taken on background checks prior to hiring of staff she wanted to bring on board. In addition, rumors have been circulating she was upset because she was not receiving the attention in foreign policy that was being given to the president and vice president. Let's see if David Gregory brings any of this up in his discussion with her.

Also expect her thoughts on the Obama administration efforts for health care reform. She spearheaded the last serious effort at reform during the first term of her husband Bill Clinton. She suffered an embarrassing defeat and certainly knows first hand how tough health care reform is in Congress.

ABC "This Week" - after a week off due to coverage of the British Open, George Stephanopoulos wades into the health care reform debate with Senators Kent Conrad (D-NC) and Jim DeMint (R-SC).

The roundtable discussion will include Donna Brazile, George Will, Paul Krugman, David Brooks and Arriana Huffington.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will welcome David Axelrod; White House Senior Adviser, Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La) and Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn). Let's see if Schieffer brings up the "police acted stupidly" comments made by President Obama pertaining to the arrest of an African-American professor in his own house by a white police sergeant from Cambridge. President Obama has since invited both the professor and the police sergeant to the White House.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will have as his guest White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.).

The discussion panel will include Bill Kristol, Brit Hume, Mara Liasson and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King also has White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod. Joining Axelrod as guests will be House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calf.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" - always an informative hour, this week Fareed Zakaria will have a panel with guests Nouriel Roubini, Niall Ferguson and Mort Zukerman who will discuss the current status of the economy. Zakaria is also expected to discuss the current situation in Iran from someone inside the country.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 7-12-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will have Senators John McCain (R-Az.) and Chuck Shumer (D-NY). Expect discussion on the exit by Governor Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), health care reform, and the Economic Recovery Act better known as the Stimulus Bill.

The roundtable discussion will include Karen Hughes, Bob Shrum, Andrea Mitchell, and Roger Simon.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos welcomes Senators Jon Kyl (R-Az.) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) The confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor will receive attention.

The roundtable will include George Will, Cokie Roberts, Donna Brazile, Sam Donaldson, and Bob Woodward.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will also be discussing Sonia Sotomayor with his guests Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.).

Fox News Sunday - continuing with the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearing theme, Chris Wallace has two more members of the Senate Judiciary Committee; Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.).

Also appearing will be House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will discuss health care reform and the Obama response to the H1N1 Flu outbreak with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Also appearing with be Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Judd Gregg (R-NH), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), and Kent Conrad (D-ND).

CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" - Finally, we get discussion on President Obama's trip to Russia as Fareed Zakaria speaks with Russia opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov who quietly met with Obama in Russia.

Also appearing will be Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner who will be asked how the Stimulus bill is working and what else he intends to do to help the sluggish economy.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 7-5-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - will not air due to coverage of Wimbledon.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos interviews Vice President Joe Biden in Iraq. U.S. troops withdrew from towns and cities earlier this week. This is part of the overall timetable agreement with Iraq for U.S. withdrawal from the country. Biden also had an opportunity to meet with his son Beau who is serving in Iraq.

The roundtable discussion will include George Will, Liz Cheney, Cynthia Tucker, and Matthew Dodd. Paul Krugman will also give his take on the current status of the economy.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will have Admiral Mike Mullen, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Also appearing are Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). Expect health care reform to be discussed as Grassley is opposed to a public option and Schumer supports this option.

Fox News Sunday - Admiral Mike Mullen also appears with Chris Wallace on this 4th of July weekend.

More discussion likely on health care reform and the recent affirmative vote (219-212) in the House on the energy and climate bill. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) is who was responsible for counting those positive votes. He appears along with House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Oh.) who has been the leading voice for "No" by Republicans by anything proposed by the Obama administration.

CNN "State of The Union" - John King interviews former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Early teaser excerpts from the interview have Powell questioning the numerous items on the Obama administration agenda. Powell, a Republican, endorsed Barack Obama prior to the election last year.

CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is his guest today and expect the discussion to surround the recent election in Iran. British embassy staff were detained by Iran after Britain issued statements expressing their concern as to the legitimacy of the election.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 6-28-2009

George Wenschhof

Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will welcome White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA).

The political roundtable will include Mike Murphy, David Brooks, E J Dionne, and Dee Dee Myers.

Expect discussion on the House vote on the Energy and Climate bill, the Iran election and President Barack Obama's reaction to it, health care reform, and a growing national budget deficit.

ABC "This Week" - David Axelrod is making the morning rounds as he also sits down with George Stephanopoulos. Also appearing is Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Grassley has been extremely critical of health care reform - In particular, the public option and the price tag.

The roundtable will include Paul Krugman, Peggy Noonan, Michael Eric Dyson, and Kathleen Parker.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer interviews Dr. Susan Rice, the US Ambassador to the United Nations. Expect the recent UN sanctions on North Korea to be discussed.

Also appearing will be Governor Haley Barbour (R-Miss.). Barbour was named to replace Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) who resigned as head of the Republican Governor's Association (RGA) after revelations of his affair with a woman from Argentina.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will be talking about health care reform and Iraq. His guests will be Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell R - Kentucky.

Also appearing is General Ray Ordierno who likely will be asked about the U.S. agreement to withdraw forces from cities within Iraq scheduled to occur next week.

CNN "State of The Union" - Iraq General Ordierno also appears with John King. Additional guests are Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.), Rob Portman - 2010 Republican candidate for Senate in Ohio and 2010 Republican candidate for Governor in Ohio, John Kasich.

T. Boone Pickens will talk about his natural gas energy plan.

CNN "Farred Zakaria GPS" - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will discuss the recent Iran election. Also to be discussed in President Obama's economic plan.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 6-21-2009

George Wenschhof

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory lands Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This will be important to watch as Netanyahu just delivered a speech offering for the first time to recognize Palestine as a state under certain conditions. President Obama is trying to restart the peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Also appearing are formers Senators Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) and Fred Thompson (R-Tn.). Chuck Todd and Nina Easton will also provide some commentary.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos has Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). He is expected to discuss the health care and financial regulation reforms before Congress.

The roundtable will include George Will, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Robert Reich, and Bill Keller.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview senator John McCain (R-Ariz.). Expect to hear discussion on the recent Iran election as McCain has expressed dissatisfaction with statements coming from the Obama White House.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace has Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.). Also appearing will be Representatives Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.). More discussion on the Iran election is sure to transpire.

CNN "State of The Union" - John king has Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.), Richard Lugar (D-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Health care and Iran will continue to be the subject of discussion.

CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS - this continues to be a favorite of mine and airs at 1:00 PM ET. Zakaria will take an in depth look at Iran and the power of Ayatollah Khamenei. He will also discuss the impact information technology (Internet, Facebook, Twitter) has had in Iran.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 6-14-2009

George Wenschhof

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will interview Vice President Joe Biden. Biden just completed a "Road to Recovery" Tour where he attending groundbreaking ceremonies of various road improvement projects in different states paid for under the Stimulus Bill. Biden was also put in charge by President Obama to ensure the money was being spent appropriately.

The roundtable discussion will include mike Murphy and Joe Scarborough.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos interviews Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Expect Sebelius to be grilled on the Democratic health care proposals which are circulating on capitol hill and also the H1N1 Flu being classified a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As a Republican, Romney is sure to be asked about the Stimulus Bill and it's effect on the economy as well as the increased budget deficit under Obama's first budget.

The roundtable discussion will include Donna Brazile, George Will, Kimberly Strassel, and Ron Brownstein.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). Expect more back and forth on the Stimulus Bill and health care. McConnell will surely complain about what he perceives to be a fast track for the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will interview Senators Chris Dodd (D-Con.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). Grassley has been most vocal against the July 13 date being set for the Sotomayor confirmation hearings to begin. Dodd is who presented the Kennedy health care plan earlier in the week due to the chemotherapy treatments being received by Senator Kennedy. U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue will also be a guest. Expect the recent actions by the Obama administration in regard to Chrysler and GM to be discussed.

The roundtable discussion will include Britt Hume, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol, and Juan Williams.

CNN "State of The Union" - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius also appears with John King. Also interviewed by King will be Senators Ben nelson (D.Neb.), Kent Conrad (D-ND), Susan Collins (R-Maine). Husband and wife political analysts James Carville (D) and Mary Matalin (R) also share their thoughts.

CNN "Fareed Zakaria GPS" - while this is not a morning talk show - it airs at 1:00 PM ET, it is very good. Today, he will be discussing the election in Iran which has very important international implications. I would suggest tuning in.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 4-26-2009

George Wenschhof Bio

President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office will likely be examined by the pundits Sunday morning as day 100 is the following Wednesday. It will tough on them to wait until the following Sunday!

As to the last week, talk of a "torture probe" intensified after the release by the CIA of memos which provided more detail surrounding the use of "harsh" Interrogation techniques during the former George W. Bush administration.

It now appears Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice approved the use of waterboarding on detainees as early as 2002 contingent on Justice Department legal review. Information detailing how some prisoners were waterboarded over 100 times in a single month has lead many to wonder how any reasonable person could conclude information obtained under these circumstances could be credible.

This has put President Obama in an awkward position as he has wanted to focus on moving forward and not getting caught up in a lengthy review and investigation of individuals from the Bush administration. However, Attorney General Eric Holder realizes he must follow up on information presented to him.

With thousands of prisoner abuse photos being released as a result of a ACLU lawsuit, expect the cry for further investigation to ratchet up even more. House Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calf.) is in favor of further investigation and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is following the lead of the president.

The increased violence in Iraq as a result of suicide bombers will receive discussion along with the Islamic extremists in Pakistan posing a threat to the government in Pakistan. In the span of one day at the end of the week, 140 were killed and 240 wounded in Iraq as a result of suicide bombers. Over in nuclear armed Pakistan, the Taliban had control of the Buner district, only 60 miles from the capitol city of Islamabad.

On the domestic side, President Obama called for revisions of unreasonable credit card rates and fees to consumers. President Obama also called for Universities across the country to reduce their tuition fees as a College education is becoming unaffordable.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner began the review of the government stress tests with the largest 19 banks in the country at the end of the week so expect some of these reports to have leaked by Sunday morning. They are scheduled to be released to the public at the beginning of next week.

In the NY district 20 special election, Republican Jim Tedisco conceded on Friday. The unofficial lead by winner Democrat Scott Murphy was 399 votes. This effectively put a damper on any early jubilation by Republican leaders who had hope for a victory in a district with a majority of Republican registered voters.

Expect all of the above and more to be discussed this Sunday morning. As always, remember to check your locals listings for time and channel. The scheduled guests are as follows:

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will have Jordan King Abdullah II, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Doris Goodwin, and Jon Meachum.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will interview Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The roundtable discussion will include Donna Brazile, George Will, David Sanger, Chrystia Freeland, and Matthew Dowd.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview Senators John McCain (R-Az.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will interview Lawrence Summers Director White House Economic Council. He will also have as guests, Senators Kit Bond (R-Mo.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.).

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will interview Valerie Jarrett, Senior White House Adviser. Also appearing will be Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.), Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 4-19-2009

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The economy and foreign policy continued to be the focus of the Obama administration this past week. President Obama gave a speech at Georgetown University early in the week discussing the current state of the economy. It was well received and he did a good job describing the reasons why the government was spending money at the rate it is and why leading economists feel it is necessary to help get the country out of the severe recession. The Dow Jones closed above 8000 for the second week in a row and closed at 8,131.33.

Meanwhile, the Republicans tried to make hay on April 15 (tax day) as they held coordinated "tea parties" across the country. While they appeared to have good attendance, a CNN/Opinion Research poll indicated 60% of Americans approve of the actions being taken by the Obama administration in regard to the economy and only 24% felt Republicans had a plan to fix the economy. Also raining on their parade is the fact 95% of Americans will be receiving a tax cut from the proposed Obama budget for fiscal year 2010.

Interestingly, not only did the "laizze faire" approach by the George W. Bush administration to the financial sector over eight years fuel the current recession, the national debt and annual deficit spending more than doubled. Expect discussion on this as even the Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas was trying to woo the right wing nuts with threats of succession from the Union - huh?

On the foreign policy front, President Obama had a very strong and positive moment when he authorized the use of force in freeing the American Captain held captive by Somalian pirates.

Strong signals were also sent to Iran the U.S. was ready to drop the long standing insistence they shut down their nuclear facilities prior to discussions taking place. Over in Pakistan, Envoy Richard Holbrooke indicated the U.S.would be providing 1 billion in aid.

At the end of the week, President Obama met with President Calderon of Mexico to discuss ways to help in battling the drug cartels and how to secure the border. Homeland security Secretary Napolitano announced the hiring of a "border czar".

Obama was then off to Trinidad for the Summit of Americas where global warming, trade and of course, the economy will be discussed. Cuba will be a focus as many want the U.S. to drop the 50 year restrictions that are in place today.

Expect all of the above to be discussed along with the release of White House memos from the George W. Bush administration that provided justification for the use of extreme interrogation techniques.

Below is a list of the morning "Talking Heads" and their scheduled guests. Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will interview Dr. Lawrence Summers, Director National Economic Council. The roundtable will include Harold Ford, Nina Easton, Dick Armey, Steven Pearstein, and Rick Stengel.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos scores big with Rahm Emanuel, White house Chief of Staff. Also appearing will be House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Oh.). The roundtable discussion will include Sam Donaldson, Cokie Roberts, Peggy Noonan, and George Will.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer has Senior White House Adviser David Axelrod, Governor Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) and Wayne La Pierre, V.P. of the NRA.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will have CIA Director Michael Hayden along with Senators Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

CNN "State of The Union" - John King has Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, NY Governor David Patterson, and Senators Amy Klobucher (D-Mn.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.).

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 4-12-2009

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Discussion this Easter Sunday will be focused on the recently completed European trip by President Barack Obama and the status of the economy.

As to the economy, the Dow Jones closed above 8000 for the second straight week and both the President and his top economic adviser Lawrence Summers offered words of encouragement on the economy last week.

On the foreign policy front, the President last week requested an additional 83 billion from Congress for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is for the remainder of the current fiscal year which ends on September 30. It also includes funds for aid relief for Gaza and funds for Pakistan.

Also, to date, the United Nations has been unable to reach agreement on any sanctions on North Korea after they launched a long range missile last week which failed to make orbit. President Obama has called for sanctions as a previous UN passed resolution forbid North Korea from long range missile tests.

In addition, the capture of a captain of a U.S. merchant vessel by Somalian Pirates has made the rounds in the media and Internet. U.S. military ships are in route as the captain is held captive in a lifeboat with the pirates. Reportedly, other pirates are headed to the area to look for the lifeboat. Express discussion on this situation.

CIA Director Leon Panetta announced the closings of all secret prisons across the world and in the process acknowledged the previous George W. Bush administration had hired contractors to not only guard the prisons, but they were also used to interrogate the prisoners. This was not widely known prior to this admission. Panetta also stated these Contractors had been fired.

Have a Happy Easter Sunday and enjoy the morning "Talking Heads". Remember to check you local listings for time and channel. Below is a list of the scheduled guests.

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory will have a roundtable discussion with Michelle Norris, Robin Wright, Byron York, Jeffrey Goldberg, Alex Bloomberg, and Adam Davidson.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will interview Pastor Rick Warren. Warren held a forum with presidential candidates John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) at his mega Saddleback church during the campaign last year. Pastor Warren was also chosen by President-elect Barack Obama to give the invocation as his Inauguration, much to the dismay of many liberal Democrats.

His roundtable discussion will include George Will, Newt Gingrich, Ruth Marcus, and Paul Krugman. If you want to ask George, Pastor Warren or his roundtable guests a question and see if it is asked during the program, click on the "Title" above and enter your question.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan. Renewed focus on the Mexican drug war along with Immigration issues are likely discussion topics.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will have on his show, Senators Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) and Tom Coburn (R-Oak.).

CNN "State of the Union" - John King will interview U.S. General Ray Odierno. President Obama just made a surprise visit to Iraq on his way home from Turkey at the conclusion of his European trip. While in Iraq, the President met with the General. Also appearing on the show will be Iraq national security adviser Mowaffak al-Rubaie.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 3-22-2009

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Each week further into his first term as president, Barack Obama moves closer to owning the economic crisis facing Americans. The phrase, "this is the economic mess I inherited from the previous Republican George W. Bush administration", is not one that can be used with effectiveness much longer.

While yet to unfold international and domestic issues will help to define President Obama's first term in office, the economy and the Obama administration's efforts to stabilize and improve it will ultimately be how Obama will be remembered by the voters and history.

So, it is not a surprise the guests on Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" will again focus on the economy. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will not appear which is probably a good thing for the Obama administration. He stumbled badly getting out of the gate when he mangled an attempt to describe changes he was instituting in the second half of the 700 billion bailout bill. Now, it has been disclosed it was him who informed Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) to included the provision in the 787 billion Stimulus bill allowing A.I.G. to pay bonuses. All indications are he is not a good public relations person so do not look for many televised appearances in the near future. Geithner remains the Cabinet member with the highest probability to be removed.

This Sunday morning, Dr. Christina Romer, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers will again be the face of the administration when discussing the economy. She had her maiden appearance on NBC "Meet The Press" last week and did ok. Although she did not come across as a rocket scientist, she remained cheerful and did not allow tough questions to rattle her. As a Democratic acquaintance of mine said, she reminded her of a grade school teacher. This is a huge improvement over Geithner so it is no wonder she is back this Sunday. She will appear on "Fox News Sunday" and CNN "State of the Union".

The incredible debt that is being added to the already astronomical national debt will surely receive discussion. The current debt is 11 Trillion and deficit spending the remainder of this year and the proposed 1.75 trillion deficit in the president's first budget will bring the debt to over 14 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2010. We have not added the 1 to 1.2 Trillion the Federal Reserve plans to spend on Treasury and Mortgage Bonds. While interest rates are low, inflation is likely to enter into the picture which will further exacerbate the economic problem.

Below is the list of the Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" with their scheduled guests. Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will interview Governors Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calf.) along with NY City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (Ind.). The three of them met with President Obama on Friday to discuss the Stimulus Bill. Specifically, infrastructure and job creation. The three elected officials have coined a phrase "Building America's Future". Also appearing in a roundtable discussion will be Tom Brokaw and Carol Burnett.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will have Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), Representative Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Jared Bernstein, the chief economist for Vice President Joe Biden. I often have wondered why Biden needs his own economist - maybe we will find out. The roundtable discussion will include George Will, Donna Brazile, Betsy Stark and Robert Reich.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Austan Goolsbee-White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace has Dr. Christina Romer, chair of the WH Council of Economic Advisers, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), and Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY).

CNN "State of the Union" - John King also interviews Dr. Romer - let's see is she can maintain that cheerful disposition after two appearances this morning. Also appearing will be Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH). Steve Croft also discusses his interview with President Obama that will appear on CBS "Sixty Minutes" Sunday evening.

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 3-15-2009

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Discussion of the ailing worldwide economy will be the focus of much of the discussion on Sunday morning and will continue to be so for some time. The Obama administration tried to give Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner some support as Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and Lawrence Summers, the chair of the National Economic Council both gave public statements.

Geithner has been failing the public face test so look to see the Obama administration to continue to use others to be the public spokesman for the administration's efforts on reviving the economy. The good news is the Dow Jones gained over 700 points last week for the best weekly gain this year. The sobering news is the Dow is still at 50% of where it was 11/2 years ago.

Former Republican Vice President Richard Cheney will appear on CNN "State of the Union" with John King. Expect some discussion on allegations surfacing from NY Times reporter Seymour Hersch concerning "Hit Squads" operating out of the the Vice President's office during the George W. Bush administration.

Embattled chair of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele may receive some discussion. It appears with a two thirds vote of the members required to oust Mr. Steele, he will survive for a while longer in the position.

Below is the list of the Sunday morning "Talking Heads" political discussion shows with their scheduled guests. Remember to check your local listings for time and channel.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Dick Gregory will have Dr. Christina Romer who is chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Also appearing is Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) The roundtable discussion will include David Frum, Katty Kay, Travis Smiley and Steve Liesman.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos will interview Lawrence Summers who is chair of the National Economic Council. Also appearing is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) The roundtable discussion will include George Will, Jim Ellis, Robert Kutter, and Frank Rich.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will also interview Lawrence Summers. NY Times Thomas Friedman is his other guest.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace will have FDIC chairman Sheila Blair, Austan Goolsbee, Mark Zandi, Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Senator Bob Corker (R- Tenn.).

CNN "State of The Union" - John King will interview former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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