Sunday Talk Shows

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Meet The Press - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell
Nearly one year out from the 2012 election, what is the state of the race? President Obama pushes his jobs bill while the Republican field continues to pan his policies. Plus, as the candidates hit the trail on a two-week break between debates, is it still a race between frontrunners Mitt Romney and Rick Perry? Where do the other candidates stand and what does the prospect of a late entrance mean for them? Joining us, Chairman of the Republican Governors Association, Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA) and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D).

The latest on the race for the White House in 2012, including the President's re-election prospects and what the changing calendar means for the Republican field. Is Christie in or out and is there a sense of panic among Republicans that they're not satisfied with the field including frontrunners Rick Perry and Mitt Romney? Also - What's Washington doing about the economy? Insights and analysis from The Vice Chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the House, Rep. Xavier Becerra (CA); Republican strategist, Mike Murphy; Washington Post columnist, EJ Dionne; and the Wall Street Journal's, Peggy Noonan

Up w/ Chris Hayes-8:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET.
http://upwithchrishayes.msnbc.msn.com/

ABC This Week- Herman Cain

George Will, ABC News senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper, Republican strategist Nicolle Wallace and Democratic strategist Mark Penn, debate the Cain surge, Gov. Rick Perry's slump and Gov. Chris Christie's big decision. And we'll get special insights on what is happening in Christie's inner circle from a reporter who has covered him closely, Matt Katz of the Philadelphia Enquirer and author of the blog, "Christie Chronicles."

Another business leader says he can't wait for Washington. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wants to boycott political contributions and says American business leaders need to step up to shake the economy out of its crisis of confidence. The coffee king joins the "This Week" roundtable and shares his ideas to fix Washington and bring America back.

And finally, this week marks 10 years since America's longest war began in Afghanistan. Senior foreign affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz will have a special report from the country, as well as the latest on the deadly strike against a top al Qaeda leader in Yemen.

CBS Face The Nation - Bob talks to Sen. John McCain about foreign policy, Campaign 2012, and the economy
Plus, Gov. Martin O'Malley and Gov. Haley Barbour weigh in on the key issues of the week.

CNN State of The Union -former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney

Then, we'll be joined by former NSA and CIA Director, Gen. Michael Hayden and former congresswoman, Jane Harman who served in the House Intelligence Committee for many years.

And to wrap things up, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour weighs in on the 2012 presidential race. Barbour, a major figure in the Republican Party seriously considered running for president this year.

Fareed Zakaria "GPS" - Pakistan's foreign minister strongly denies Haqqani links

On GPS this week at 10a.m. ET/PT on CNN, Fareed Zakaria examines Washington’s most vexing foreign policy headache: Pakistan.

First, Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff sits down for his final TV interview in uniform. Mullen steps down at 12:01am on Saturday. He tells Fareed why he thinks Pakistan’s military has links with the deadly Haqqani group. Mullen also talks about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He explains why the debt is our biggest national security risk and describes his best day ever on the job?

What is Pakistan’s response? Fareed also speaks with Hina Rabbani Khar She is Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister - the youngest person and first woman to hold that position. Below is an excerpt from the discussion where she strongly denies links between Pakistan's military and the Haqqani group.

http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/pakistans-foreign-minister-strongly-denies-haqqani-links/

Fox News Sunday- Herman Cain
FedEx CEO Fred Smith and BET Founder Robert Johnson.

The Chris Matthews Show -John Heilemann; Rana Foroohar; David Ignatius; Nia-Malika Henderson

C-SPAN's "Newsmakers," - Rep. Chris Van Hollen

Bloomberg TV’s “Political Capital” -Zbigniew Brzezinsk

TV One’s “Washington Watch” - visits with National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling

Reliable Sources- Coverage of Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.); Fox News: Lauren Ashburn; John Avlon, Newsweek; David Frum. Coverage of Michael Jackson's death trial: Eric Deggans, St. Petersburg Times.

CBS 60 Minutes - Climber scales 1,600-ft. rock wall without ropes
"60 Minutes" cameras capture a feat never documented before: viewers will see Alex Honnold scale a 1,600-ft. rock wall using nothing more than his hands and feet.

Preview: After the wave - The relationship between the Japanese town of Otsuchi and its "sister city" Ft. Bragg, Calif., took on a new and powerful meaning after Otsuchi was inundated by the tsunami. Watch Bob Simon's report on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Andy Rooney to step down from his "60 Minutes" role

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1. thanks...n/t...

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2. K&R Thank you, cal04.

ABC seems to be the only one talking about Al-Awlaki? I guess Christie's indecision is a more compelling story. :shrug:

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3. Sunday news shows have grown into

talk shows, political ads, republican gab sessions,