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10:00Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The CPB is reportedly reviewing public radio and television programs for political bias and has said that funding for national news programs may be reduced. CPB board chair Kenneth Tomlinson joins Diane to discuss what's ahead for public television and radio.

Guests

Kenneth Tomlinson, chair, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

11:00Readers Review: "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson

Marilynne Robinson recently won a Pulitzer Prize for her latest novel, "Gilead." Our readers review panel takes a look back at her first novel, which has been called a modern classic. "Housekeeping" is the story of two orphaned girls taken under wing by an eccentric aunt.

Guests

Lisa Page, freelance writer who teaches creative writing at George Washington University.

Patricia Griffith, novelist and associate professor of English at George Washington University

Jackson Bryer, professor emeritus of English at the University of Maryland and co-editor of "Dear Scott, Dear Zelda" (St. Martin's Press)

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