7:00-7:30 Question/Newspaper Articles/Phones



7:30-8:15 JILLIAN BANDES
R/T Townhall.com

National Political Reporter

townhall.com

PATRICIA MURPHY

Politics Daily

Columnist

politicsdaily.com

Topic: A discussion on the news of the day, including issues of health care, the economy, & foreign affairs.

8:15-8:30 Question/Newspaper Articles/Phones



8:30-9:00 PETER PANTUSO

American Bus Association

President & CEO

buses.org

Topic: A look at the use of motor coaches for transportation, how it compares to other modes in the funding & accessibility, as well as expectations for holiday travel.

9:00-9:30 DAVID HERSZENHORN
New York Times

Congressional Reporter

nytimes.com

Topic: Senate health care debate. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled a cloture vote for this evening on the health care bill, which will determine whether the debate continues onto the Senate floor.

9:30-10:00 HALEH ESFANDIARI
Woodrow Wilson Center

Middle East Program-Director

wilsoncenter.org

Topic: Thirty years ago, Iranian militants stormed the United States Embassy in Iran taking U.S. citizens and diplomats hostage for 444 days. Two years ago, our guest was also held captive by the Iranian government. She joins us to discuss, U.S. - Iran relations, the history of Iran dating back to the 1950's and Iran hostage anniversary. Guest has also written a new book on her experiences, "My Prison, My Home: One Woman's Story of Captivity in Iran."