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Lt. Col. Isaiah Wilson III on More Troops in Iraq Jan 19, 2007

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This week, Maria Hinojosa talks with Lt. Col. Isaiah Wilson III, a former planner with the 101st Airborne in Iraq and a war historian, about his concerns over U.S. policies in Iraq. He questions President Bush's proposal to send over 20,000 more troops to fight on the frontlines, and has pondered some novel strategy options. Wilson was also the first military insider to publicly state that the U.S. government did not have a strategy to follow combat operations in Iraq.

Patty Casazza on 9/11 Commission Recommendations Jan 12, 2007

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This Week, Maria Hinojosa talks with "Jersey Girl" Patty Casazza about her reaction to Democrats' attempts to implement 9/11 Commission national security recommendations. The "Jersey Girls" are a group of women whose husbands died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Casazza is also a member of the steering committee keeping an eye on the 9/11 Commission's work. Casazza's husband John F. Casazza, a Cantor Fitzgerald employee, died at age 38. She has a teenage son.

Elvis Mitchell on the Top Films of 2006 Dec 22, 2006

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Elvis Mitchell discusses his top holiday movie picks, the role of politics in film, the legacy of Robert Altman, and what to look forward to in 2007.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman on America's Energy Policy Dec 08, 2006

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Maria Hinojosa talks to Sen. Jeff Bingaman about how he plans to tackle global warming, America's dependence on oil, and possible criminal activities surrounding collecting royalties from Big Oil companies, in his new job as head of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Lila Azam Zanganeh on Engaging Iran Dec 01, 2006

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Maria Hinojosa talks to journalist Lila Azam Zanganeh about President Ahmadinejad's letter to the American people, the need for dialogue between Tehran and Washington, and what Iranians really think of Americans.

Charles Rangel on What's Next for the U.S. Nov 17, 2006

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Maria Hinojosa talks to Rep. Charles Rangel, the incoming chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, about the wrong way to wage a war, goals of the new Democratic Congress, and what he'd say to Vice President Cheney.

Matt Taibbi Decries Negative Campaigns Nov 10, 2006

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Journalist Matt Taibbi: "The reason I didn't see this as that much of a victory was the tone that was brought to this election...I think the way that they [the media] cover politics in this country is bad and creepy."

Lynne Stewart on her Prison Sentence Oct 20, 2006

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Maria Hinojosa talks to Lynne Stewart, the veteran civil rights lawyer, about why she broke the law for a jailed terrorist sheik and whether or not she would do it again.

George Packer on World Threats Oct 13, 2006

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Maria Hinojosa talks to George Packer, journalist and author of "The Assassins' Gate" about his experiences in Iraq and his perspective on world affairs.

Rose Ann DeMoro on New Labor Ruling Oct 06, 2006

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David Brancaccio speaks to Rose Ann DeMoro of the California Nurses Association about an important new labor ruling.