Thursday, November 9, 2006

Rumsfeld Resigns; Gates Nominated

10 a.m. (ET)

In the wake of what he calls "a thumping" in midterm elections, President Bush announces he's replacing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Diane and her guests talk about the fallout from this decision and its longer-term implications.

Andrew Blechman: "Pigeons" (Grove Press)

11 a.m. (ET)

Pigeons have been with us since the dawn of time. Some see them as majestic birds capable of flights of fancy ranging from high-speed races to long-distance message delivery. Others see the rock dove as nothing more than a rat with...

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