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Friday May 9, 2008:
Pultizer Prize winning columnist Tom Edsall will discuss the state of the Clinton campaign with Lou, and point out exactly which options are still available to Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.
Jonathan Martin of Politico.com will provide a wrap-up of the primaries and talk about what's in store for the upcoming primaries.
Edward Lucas, author of "The New Cold War" joins Lou to talk about this week's transfer of power in Russia and what it means for American relations with the former Soviet Union.
Tom Edsall, the political editor of the Huffington Post, will discuss the state of the Clinton campaign with Lou, and point out exactly which options are still available to Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.
China observer Gordon Chang will talk about the increasing American trade deficit with China, as well as the state of the upcoming Olympics and what China hopes to accomplish in the next few weeks.
While Senators Obama and Clinton try to figure out how to make nice on their way to the convention in the wake of the Indiana and North Carolina primaries, the rest of the country is talking about gas prices, jobs, and the increasing pressure being put on the working men and women of this country.
David Rothkopf, the author of "Superclass," will join Lou in the studio to talk about the influence that is exerted over American policy by corporate elites and international institutions.
Author and Georgetown University professor Michael Dyson, author of "April 4, 1968" will join Lou to talk about the role that race is playing in the final weeks of the Democratic campaign.
Father John Paris, professor at Boston College, will discuss how and why religion has become such a focal point for politicians and the media in the current campaigns.
And Harvey Eisen, head of Bedford Oak Partners and keen observer of what's happening on Wall Street, will discuss the recent trends in job creation and where the growth in the economy will come from.
Superdelegate Robert Zimmerman, who is pledged to Hillary Clinton's camp, certainly has his own opinion on what has to happen for his candidate over the coming months, and he'll tell Lou what he thinks Senator Obama will do next.
Republican strategist Ed Rollins will have lots to say about how the Republicans will handle the Democrats going forward, and Ben Smith of Politico.com, who's been travelling with the Clinton campaign, gives his "morning after" wrap-up of the primaries.
Representative Luis V. Gutierrez (IL) will join Lou to discuss how Hispanic members of Congress are going after their leadership over immigration legislation.
Justin Wolfers, the economist of Freakonomics will talk about the gas tax proposals as well as the current state of the economy--and the different theories about whether things are as bad as some are claiming.
The North Carolina and Indiana primaries are today, and the candidates are hoping to topple each other with significant wins. Lou will be discussing this and other news over the course of the afternoon.
Anthony C. Thompson, Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law, joins Lou to talk about his new book, "Releasing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities," which deals with the pressing legal issue of prisoner reentry.
Roger Simon is a writer for Politico.com, who will be sharing his insights into what a win, or a loss, is going to mean to Senators Clinton and Obama.
Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) a member of the House Armed Services and House Government Reform committees, discusses what's happening on Capitol Hill while most of the nation watches the campaign.
John Fund, writer of the "On the Trail" column for OpinionJournal.com and author of "Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy" will be talking about today's primaries.
The North Carolina and Indiana primaries are tomorrow, and the candidates are slugging it out for every last delegate. Lou will be discussing this and other news, including the gas tax proposals, over the course of the afternoon.
Democratic political consultant Hank Sheinkopf talks to Lou about how important these two primaries are to the fates of the Obama and Clinton campaigns.
Venderbilt University law professor Carol Swain joins Lou in the studio for a discussion about race and gender in the race for the presidency.
John Harris from Politico.com has plenty to say about the current political climate and the way the campaigns are being run.
Ralph Peters, retired Army officer and New York Post columnist, will discuss what he thinks is happening to America in the Middle East.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the direction in which America is heading.
The Indiana and North Carolina primaries are a few days away and Wall Street is on a tear. Lou will be discussing this and other news, including the astounding profits posted by the oil industry, over the course of the afternoon.
Michael Holland of the Holland Balanced Fund will be talking with Lou about what the latest economic numbers really mean and why Wall Street is reacting so positively.
Superdelegate Robert Zimmerman--who is pledged to Hillary Clinton--will discuss what's at stake in the upcoming primaries.
Bishop Harry Jackson, Pastor of Hope Christian Church, will share his thoughts on the problems that the Obama campaign is having with Reverend Jeremiah Wright.
Congresswoman Corrine Brown of Florida joins Lou to talk about plans to protest Florida's exclusion from the Democratic National Convention.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the direction in which America is heading.
Today is May Day, a traditional day for social protest, as well as "Law Day." The Indiana and North Carolina primaries are less than a week away and the polls show the candidates running neck and neck. Lou will be discussing all this news, including the fact that oil profits and gas prices are up, over the course of the afternoon.
Former CEO of American Airlines, Robert Crandall, joins Lou to talk about the problems in the airline industry.
Errol Louis from the New York Daily News will discuss what he thinks lies at the heart of the Obama/Wright feud.
Republican strategist Ed Rollins talks to Lou about what the Republicans think of Obama's latest campaign crisis.
Casey Wian of Lou Dobbs Tonight joins Lou to talk about May Day protests across the United States.
As Senator Obama tries to manage the fallout from Reverend Wright's comments, the Indiana and North Carolina primaries are a week away. Lou will be discussing this and other news, including the fact that the country is not in a recession, over the course of the afternoon.
Author Michael Eric Dyson will discuss his new book "April 4, 1968" and the role of black leaders in American politics.
Leading pollster Douglas Schoen talks about how the candidates are playing off each other's missteps and capitalizing on poll results.
Don Crestillio, mayor Morristown, NJ, will discuss the comments by his state's attorney general that illegal immigrants aren't committing a crime.
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council joins Lou to discuss the role of religion in the presidential campaign, and the the impact it is having on the candidate's positions.
Reverend Wright seems intent on derailing the Obama campaign and more Democratic infighting is sure to ensue. As tornadoes rip through Virginia, Lou takes on all the issues that are making headlines right now.
ROBERT ROACH, JR. General Vice President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, will be joining Lou to talk about the newest round of talks, mergers, possible mergers, and what it means for airline employees and passengers.
ROBERT BRYCE, author of "Gusher of Lies" discusses the speculation that oil might hit $200 a barrel, along with the future of energy in this country, and what the government is doing about it.
DAN PATRICK, Texas State Senator (R), and host of talk shows on Houston's KSEV AM 700 and KVCE AM 1160 in Dallas, joins Lou to discuss his plans for handling immigration, and share his response to Arizona Governor Napolitano's veto of illegal immigration legislation.
Former West Viriginia Governor Bob Wise will be talking about plans to standardize the way states tally their high school graduates--or lack of them.
Keith Richburg, columnist for the Washington Post, has some insights as to what the candidates are going to do to each other to ensure victories in the upcoming North Carolina and Indiana primaries.
Dr. Pat Choate will join Lou to talk about what George Bush hopes to accomplish with his "North American Union" in the remaining months of his presidency.
Joe Vento, a Philadelphia restaurant owner who insists that his customers speak English, tells Lou about his weekend debate with Geraldo Rivera.
As the week comes to a close, Lou will be talking about the events of the week, what the campaigns are up to, and more problems along the border.
John Strausbaugh, author of Sissy Nation, talks about what Americans need to do to toughen ourselves up.
Jonah Goldberg, author of Liberal Fascism, has plenty to say about how the far left is out of touch with anything that matters to working Americans.
Representative Peter King (R. NY) discusses the Department of Homeland Security and the virtual border fence in Arizona.
Alan Keyes, author, activist, media commentator, and a member of the Constitution Party, will talk about his stance on what it takes to be President of the United States.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the way things are going in America.
Hillary is basking in the glow of a Pennsylavania win, while Barack Obama is already looking ahead to the next primary. Lou will be talking about the campaigns and the state of the economy today, and his guests will discuss the stories that underlie the issues.
Professor Peter Morici of the University of Maryland will have some insight into what rising food and fuel costs means to Americans right now.
Keith Richburg of the Washington Post looks at what happens the Democrats and Republicans are planning to unleash on each other in the weeks to come.
William Donohue of the Catholic League will talk to Lou about what the Pope accomplished with his visit, and his efforts to sway American policies on immigration.
And Vanderbilt Professor Carol Swain will be talking about race and gender in American politics.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the way things are going in America.
Senator Hillary Clinton won the Pennsylvania primary, and to find out what that really means for the Democratic race for the presidency, Lou will be discussing the results with some of the best political observers in America.
Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf will be recapping the results and putting the primary in perspective.
Roger Simon of Politico.com talks with Lou about what the Republicans and Democrats need to focus on now in order to hold on to their constituents, who are increasingly unhappy with the way the races have been run.
Michael Goodwin of the New York Daily News has some very specific opinions on what the bruising battles of the Democratic campaign has done to the individual candidates.
Also joining Lou will Jerome Corsi, author and political activist, to review what happened behind closed doors between the leaders of Canada, Mexico, and the United during the Security and Prosperity Partnership meeting in New Orleans.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the way things are going in America.
Today is the critically important Pennsylvania primary, which many Democrats are viewing as do or die for Senators Clinton and Obama.
Lou will have the real story of what this event means and he'll be talking about it with some of the smartest people around.
Republican strategist Ed Rollins will be joining Lou to chat about the impact of the primary on the Republicans, while Democratic superdelegate Robert Zimmerman will be gauging the effect it is likely to have on the ongoing Democratic campaigns.
John Harris of Politico.com will weigh in on the primary from a non-partisan perspective.
Also joining Lou will be Dr. Pat Choate, who directs the Manufacturing Policy Project, to talk about the Security and Prosperity Partnership meeting in New Orleans, where the leaders of Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be talking about a North American Union.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the way things are going in America.
All eyes are on the upcoming Pennsylvania primary, and Lou's got a full afternoon talking about what this event means for the rest of the nation.
Among Lou's guests will be Ben Smith of Politico.com to discuss what's at stake for the Democractic candidates as they ramp up the rhetoric. Daily News columnist Michael Goodwin and National Review Online contributing editor Andrew C. McCarthy will be adding their takes to just how important this primary is to the Democratic Party . . . and its future.
Also joining Lou will be Fr. John Paris, a professor at Boston College, to discuss what the impact of the Pope's visit to the United States was, and how it will affect the Catholic Church in America.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you . . . and listening to what you think about the way things are going in America.
Today's guests will be talking about the news around the United States. Joining Lou will be JOHN SAUNDERS of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp and a Union Activist to talk about the issues that workers are having with Massey Electric and the lawsuits that have involved a cozy judge relationship.
Kevin Phillips is the author of Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism." He states that the U.S. economy is fumbling because of its reliance on the financial industry, and that Wall Street has steered the country into debt.
MICHAEL GOODWIN is a columnist for the New York Daily News, and he'll be talking Lou about the debates and the upcoming Pennsylvania primary.
FR. JOHN PARIS, Professor at Boston College joins Lou to talk about the Pope's visits to America, and religion in the United States.
Today's guests will be talking about the Pennsylvania debates last night, and exactly what was--and wasn't--said by the candidates.
Among Lou's guests will be Democratic superdelegate and strategist Robert Zimmerman, who has his own take on how Senators Clinton and Obama performed.
Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf and Washington Post reporter Keith Richburg will also weigh in on the debates.
Also joining Lou will be Lou Barletta, the mayor of Hazleton, PA, which is trying to fight illegal immigration--yet was completely ignored by the candidates.
The Pope is visiting America, and cities around the country are preparing for his arrival. That hasn't stopped the politicians from their campaigning and grandstanding, even as the cost of oil hits new highs.
Joining Lou today will be ED ROLLINS, Republican Strategist has plenty to say about the current political battles, and the state of the individual campaigns as the Pennsylvania primary looms next week.
Fr, JOHN PARIS of Boston College, discussing the significance of the the Pope's visit and what it means to Americans.
Steven Greenhouse, author of THE BIG SQUEEZE, Tough Times for the American Worker, to talk about the stresses and strains faced by tens of millions of American workers as wages have stagnated, health and pension benefits have grown stingier, and job security has shriveled.
ROBERT ROACH of the airline machinists union explains why his union feels that the Northwest and Delta merger is only good for airline industry executives and for no one else.
It's a busy news day on this Tax Day 2008, as Northwest and Delta make plans to create the world's largest airline and the presidential campaigns get nastier.
Joining Lou today will be JAN OLAV FLAATEN of the Arizona Ecumenical Council, who has concerns that Arizona sheriff JOE ARPAIO (yesterday's guest) is violating the civil liberties of illegal immigrants.
JERRY BIELINSON of Popular Mechanics will discuss the serious infrastructure problems in the United States and what needs to be done to fix them.
Vanderbilt Professor CAROL SWAIN talks to Lou about the current campaigns battles, and lets us know if anything is getting done in Washington these days.
And a real American hero, journalist JAMES SPRING, joins Lou to talk about his successful effort to rescue two American girls who were taken to Mexico and couldn't be found by local authorities there.
As Senator Barack Obama defends his recent remarks, and the Clinton campaign goes on the attack, politics is front and center in the news as we start the week.
Joining Lou today will be JOHN HARRIS, editor in chief of Politico.com, to talk about the current political climate and great political moments of the past.
LANNY DAVIS, former special counsel to Bill Clinton, will be talking to Lou about the religious issues surrounding the campaigns and why they won't go away.
Also, ERROL LOUIS, political observer and Daily News columnist will be commenting about how Obama is on the defensive after his elitist comments regarding Pennsylvanians.
Wrapping up another busy week, Lou chats with Bobbie Patterson, Executive Director of the Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau to talk about Boise's ranking as the #10 most susceptible U.S. city to terrorism.
Also joining him will be MARK KANTROWITZ, publisher of FinAid.org to discuss how the crisis in the banking industry is causing funding for student loans to dry up.
KEVIN CORNWELL, an American Airline MD-80 pilot and spokesperson for the Pilot's Union will provide listeners with an inside look at the airline industry's ongoing problems.
Lou will chat with DAVID FAWCETT, who is representing West Virginia mineworkers against Massey Energy, discusses the miners' lawsuit that involves Massey executive Don Blankenship and his cozy relationship with a local judge.
Joining Lou today will be Melody Paterson, author of "Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs." She'll be talking about how advertising of medication has changed the way Americans thing of drugs.
Arizona state senator Russell Pearce will be talking to Lou about the steps his office is taking to combat the spread of illegal immigration throughout the state.
Louisville, Kentucky prosecutor Felicia Nu'Man discusses the difficulties she faces in sending an ever-increasing number of people to jail.
And China watcher Gordon Chang shares his observations on the problems China is facing in the global community over the troubled Olympic Torch relay and the crackdown on Tibet.
As always, Lou will be taking your calls to discuss the issues that matter most to you.
With all eyes on Capitol Hill, Lou will be discussing General Petraeus's comments about the state of the war with Retired US Army General, David Grange.
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will be joining Lou to talk about towns in Michigan have literally been outsourced after major employers were purchased by international companies--despite the governor's efforts to keep jobs in the state.
David Rothkopf, author of "Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making" will join Lou in the studio to discuss the motives of the people who really hold power and influence over our elected officials.
And Brian Bridges, principal of Cheektowaga Central Middle School--which has begun "grounding" students for poor behavior--will talk to Lou about the importance of discipline in our public schools.
And as always, he'll be taking your calls and getting your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you.
Today, Lou is back in New York and talking to Thomas A. Schatz, President of Citizens Against Government Waste, about the recent report on government waste . . . known as "The Pig Book."
Terri Hall of TURF comes back to give listeners a recap of the rally her organization staged in Texas over the proposed NAFTA Superhighway.
And Chris Carlin of Sports Radio 660AM will be talking about the final matchup of March Madness and the first week of the baseball season.
Lou will be commenting on today's top stories, including the departure of Hillary Clinton's top strategist, Mark Penn, from her campaign, and the airline industry's poor performance in a recent quality survey.
Lou is back in the nation's capital, where he's taking on even more of the issues that our elected officials are ignoring.
He'll be talking to Bishop Harry Jackson about his book, "Personal Faith, Public Policy," and the role that religion has taken on in this campaign season.
Lou will also be joined by Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf who has some thoughts of his own on what's happening in the inner workings of the Democratic Party.
Steve Coll, prize-winning author of "The Bin Ladens" will discuss radical Islamic fundamentalism and the roots of modern terrorism.
Finally, Michael Holland, chairman of Holland & Company will explain the basics of what's really going on with what may or may not be a recession.
As always, Lou will be talking with his call-in listeners, who bring their own experience and insight to the show.
Today, Lou will be talking with Daily News columnist Michael Goodwin about the absurdity of the recent turn of events in the presidential campaign. Just when it seems like we've seen everything, the candidates stoop to new lows.
Laurie Wallach of Public Citizen joins Lou to discuss just how entangled we've become in the free trade mess that is NAFTA. Even if our politicians did the right thing and tried to get us out of this agreement, how successful could they be?
Terri Hall of Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom (TURF) talks about the plans to stage an event at the Texas State Capitol to protest the "NAFTA Superhighway," a road that will bisect the UNited States and run from the Mexican border to the Canadian border.
Lou will be taking a good hard look at the administration's plan to regulate the banking industry. He'll talk to Peter Morici, professor of economics at the University of Maryland about whether or not the proposal goes far enough.
Robert Bryce, author of "Gusher Of Lies" will discuss our nation's seeming inability to become energy independent and why things aren't likely to change any time soon.
With a national truckers' strike looming tomorrow, independent trucker and organizer Dan Little talks to Lou about the attention that truckers hope to bring to fuel, regulations, and taxes.
And finally, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl looks at what to expect in the final games of March Madness.
Lou is joined by Governor Edward Rendell of Pennsylvania to discuss his state's role in the Democratic race for the presidency.
Paul Krugman of the New York Times will talk to Lou about where the candidates really stand on the issues, and how they're not quite what they appear to be.
Harvey Eisen of Bedford Oak Partners will chat with Lou about outrageous CEO compensation and looking for good news in the economy.
And Robert Zimmerman, Democratic Party strategist and superdelegate, will explain exactly what's happening in this increasingly contentious political season.
Also, Terri Hall of Texans Unitied for Reform & Freedom (TURF) will discuss the twists and turns of how NAFTA is affecting the roads we drive on.
Lou discusses the latest "missteps" in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination. Senators Obama and Clinton appear ready to take the Democratic Party down in flames rather than let up on their attacks against each other.
He'll be joined by airline industry analyst Ray Neidl of Calyon Securities to talk about the spate of airplane groundings due to maintenance concerns.
Lou will also be talking to Paul Rieckhoff, executive director and founder of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans of America about the plight of soldiers returning to America -- and the prospect that there won't be any jobs available to them.
Lewis Schiff, Co-Author of "The Middle-Class Millionaire: The Rise of the New Rich and How They Are Changing America" to talk about his new book and the Middle Class.
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Senior Policy Advisor to Senator John McCain Campaign
to discuss his piece in the Washington Post this morning talking about what Senator McCain's plan would be to turn around the economy.
Jeff Selingo, Editor in Chief at The Chronicles of Higher Learning to talk about the record spending on academic earmarks.
Susan Jacoby, Author of "The Age of American Unreason" to discuss how America is more interested in infantainment and not the real issues in America.
Sharon Carty, Reporter for USA Today to discuss her article in yesterday's USA Today that Auto Sales wont be as bad as experts predict.
John Strausbaugh Author of "Sissy Nation: How America Became a Culture of Wimps & Stoopits" to talk about his new book and why Americans have become so wimpy.
Noah Feldman, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Author "The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State," to talk about the latest on Osama bin Laden and the 5 year anniversary of Iraq.
Patricia Volland, Director of the Social Work Leadership Institute at the New York Academy of Medicine, to discuss the Sandwich Generation's Stress on Caring for both their Aging Parents and Their Own Kids.
Juan Cole, History Professor at the University of Michigan, President of the Global Americana Institute, and Author of "Napoleon's Egypt: Invading the Middle East," to talk about the latest on Osama bin Laden and the 5 year anniversary of Iraq
Gary Null, Health and Nutrition Expert and Host of The Gary Null Show, to talk about the contaminant that has been found in batches of heparin.
Lt. Craig Graydon, Lieutenant in the Kennesaw Police Department to discuss their city's mandatory gun law and the Supreme Court's Second Amendment Rights Case.
Chris Farrell, Reporter for Business Week to discuss the state of the economy/wall street.
Walid Phares, Author of "The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future Jihad" to talk about the 5 year anniversary of the Iraq war.
Fouad Ajami, Professor and Director of Middle East Studies Program at John Hopkins University to talk about the 5 year anniversary of the Iraq war.
On the day when the Federal Reserve meets to discuss the direction of interest rates, we'll continue to discuss this struggling economy and talk about what it means for you.
CNN financial expert Gerri Willis joins Lou to answer your questions about how to get through this economic crisis.
Errol Louis Political Columnist for the New York Daily News, to talk about Obama's speech on Race and the Comments of Reverend Wright.
Today on the Lou Dobbs Show, we take an in-depth look at the rescue of Bear Stearns by JP Morgan Chase and what it means for the rest of Wall Street.
Dr. Peter Morici, Professor of Economics at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland joins Lou to talk about the state of the economy.
Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, discusses Gun Control with Lou along with Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President of the NRA.
