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Monday October 3, 2005

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Week of October 3, 2005

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12:06New Supreme Court Nomination

We get the latest on President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.

Guests

Bob Hillman, White House Correspondent, The Dallas Morning News

12:20It's Academic

The Guinness Book of World Records lists it as the "World's Longest Running TV Quiz Show." And high school kids throughout our region vie for a seat at its famous table. We visit with the Host and Producer of It's Academic, as the show enters its 45th season.

Guests

Mac McGarry, Moderator, "It's Academic"

Susan Altman, Producer, It's Academic

13:06Sporting Views

The link between playoff baseball and unnecessary E.R. visits in Boston. Plus, after a Washington Wizard's strong comments at an anti-war rally, we ponder the intersection of sports and politics. Get the details, on Sporting Views.

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

Milton Kent, Columnist, The Baltimore Sun

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