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Thursday October 28, 2004

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12:06Sporting Views

Will the Red Sox finally win the World Series? Could a Redskins win mean George Bush will win the Presidential election? Should Kojo renew his Wizards Season Tickets? Explore these issues and more, on Sporting Views, the thinking persons sports show.

Guests

George Solomon, Columnist and former Sports Editor, The Washington Post; Visiting Professor, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland; also former ESPN Ombudsman

Pepper Rodgers, former Vice President of Football Operations with the Washington Redskins

James Jones, "Loose Lips" columnist, Washington City Paper

13:06Virginia Congressional District 8 Candidates Forum

Virginia's 8th Congressional District covers Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County. On election day, voters in the 8th District will choose between popular and often controversial incumbent Congressman James Moran (D) and his challengers Lisa Marie Cheney (R) and James Hurysz (I). All join Kojo in studio.

Guests

Jim Moran, Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives (D-VA, 8th Dist)

Lisa Marie Cheney, Republican candidate, U.S. House of Representatives (VA District 8)

James Hurysz, Independent candidate, U.S. House of Representatives (VA District 8)

13:32Animal Extinction - The Big View

Experts agree. Animal extinction is a natural process, and the vast majority of species who have lived on the earth are already gone forever. Noted naturalist Richard Ellis explores this powerful process, its impact on evolution, and why we should care.

Guests

Richard Ellis, author

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