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Friday May 11, 2001

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10:00News Roundup

A panel of journalists joins Diane for review and analysis of the week’s top national and international news stories.

Guests

David Corn, Washington editor of "The Nation" and author of several books, most recently, "Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War." He blogs at David Corn.com

Jeanne Cummings, reporter, "The Politico"

Tony Blankley, editorial page editor of "The Washington Times." He is author of "The West's Last Chance."

11:00James Houston: "Snow Mountain Passage" (Knopf)

The story of the Donner Party - the group of pioneers who resorted to cannibalism in the winter of 1846-1847 - is one of American history's most chilling episodes. Novelist James Houston tells how the Donner Party's experience inspired his new book.

Guests

James Houston, Novelist

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