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Our live show Thursday will have our weekly regular political contributors, Tom Hogan from the left and Jim Ellis on the right. Tom is a lawyer and lobbyist based in Washington DC and Jim writes THE BEST campaign insider newsletter called Prism. We spar about politics, the news media, the law and our increasingly wacky culture. We also have serious political analysis from campaign professionals and special guests. Call into our show at 347-637-1674. Melissa has been working in politics, news media and entertainment for 20 years and lives in the Washington DC area. She is President of The Hopkins Group, Inc., a strategic and litigation communications consulting firm. She also writes several blogs including PoliticallyCharged.org, MelissaHopkins.com and is a contributing writer for Examiner.com. Another important website to follow, has the most beautiful photography now available at HopkinsPhotos.com For a detailed timeline of the Tom DeLay trial please see all of my Tweets at melissahopkins -- and make sure you call into the show with questions and comments at 347-637-1674 and join in on the discussion - live -in our chat room.