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April 7th, 2010
09:15 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

We are continuing our coverage of the West Virginia mine explosion, with our own John Roberts on the scene.

In addition, we have the following guests:

5:45AM We are starting early with live coverage of the START signing ceremony. Michael Levi, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author, "On Nuclear Terrorism" will analyze.

7:30AM  Jeff Biggers, grandson of a miner and author of "Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland" will give us an inside look at coal mining communities and how they handle these tragedies.

7:40AM & 8:40AM  Roughly one year after he was held by pirates, Captain Richard Phillips reveals new details about his ordeal. We'll also get his thoughts on the latest pirate attacks off of Somalia.

8:30AM  Luke Gelinas' 17-year-old son was tutored by Phoebe Prince and knew her bullies. He'll tell us what went wrong – and how the community can move forward.

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April 6th, 2010
08:30 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

We are continuing our coverage of the West Virginia mine explosion, with our own John Roberts on the scene, investigating Massey Energy and their previous violations.

In addition, we have the following guests:

6:30AM The new nuke strategy – significant step forward, or significant step back? We'll ask Matthew Bunn, author of "Securing the Bomb".

8:30AM Doctors are trying to crack down on prescription drug abuse – but are they putting themselves in danger? Wilbert Plummer from the DEA and Dr. Jeffrey Coben from West Virginia University will breakdown the problem.

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March 30th, 2010
08:41 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

6:30AM The force behind the Tea Party movement: Women. We'll talk to Jenny Beth Martin, National Coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots and Rebecca Wales, Communications Director at Smart Girl Politics on why women make up 55% of the party.
 
6:40AM & 7:40AM  Held captive in Iran's notorious Elvin Prison for 100 days – Iranian American journalist Roxana Saberi will tell us her story.

7:30AM  Another victim: Mitch Brouillard says his daughter, too, was targeted by a bully in South Hadley High School – and that this bully is part of the group  being held responsible for the suicide of a 15 year-old girl.

8:30AM  What danger do the militia groups pose? Brian Levin, from the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism will joins us to discuss.

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March 29th, 2010
11:59 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

6:30AM What is the Hutaree milita? Michael Lackomar, member of the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia will talk about the group, and what danger they poised.

7:10AM Online bullying turned physical: Parry Aftab, Exec. Dir. of WiredSafety.org on the 9 Massachusetts teenagers who are being held responsible for the suicide of a 15-year-old girl.

7:30AM  The Chevy Volt will be swinging by our building – GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz will talk about why he calls the car his proudest achievement.

8:20AM  Health care reform is needed, but can we afford it? Fred Hiatt, Editorial Page Editor at the Washington Post on the state of our fiscal "health".

8:30AM  Who are the women behind Monday's attacks in Moscow? Jessica Stern, author of "Denial: A Memoir of Terror" on the possible perpetrators.

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March 28th, 2010
09:09 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

6:30AM The health care bill: how will it affect doctors? Dr. Christina Johns, an Emergency Room specialist, and Dr. Lisa Sanders from Yale School of Medicine join us to discuss.

7:30AM  Zalmay Khalizad, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, will talk to us about the President's trip to Afghanistan.

7:40AM  For just 500 bucks, he sent a camera flying 22 miles above earth, capturing beautiful photos along the way. Robert Harrison will tell us how he did it.

8:10AM  Mary Matalin and Lanny Davis will break down the latest political headlines.

8:30AM  Elissa Barrett and Mari Gallagher on filling in "food deserts" – neighborhoods across the country that lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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March 25th, 2010
08:57 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

6:30AM  Who are the Wingnuts of the Week? Independent Analyst John Avlon joins us with his picks.

7:10AM  The threats keep piling up, and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) is calling on Congress to address them. He'll tell us why it's important that both Republicans, and Democrats confront the problem.

7:30AM  Peter Bergen and Former CIA Officer Jack Rice on Osama bin Laden's latest message: kill Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and we’ll kill any Americans we take prisoner.

8:20AM  Going ga-ga for Google: Why Mayor Don Ness of Duluth, Minnesota and Mayor Richard Clapp of Sarasota Florida are pulling out all the stops to get Google's attention
 
8:30AM  Those are some "friends": Keri McMullen and fiancé Kurt Pendleton on how their Facebook status lead to their home being burglarized.

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