America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
Guest Host: Steve Roberts
As the cardinals gather in Rome to begin the conclave process of electing a successor to the late Pope John Paul II, we’ll hear what Vatican-watchers are saying about the future of the Roman Catholic church.
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- Thomas Weinandy Executive Director for Doctrine and Pastoral Practices, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Chester Gillis Chairman of the theology department at Georgetown University
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