Budget crisis showdown, political news, music and more

Our live show Thursday usually has our weekly regular political contributors, Tom Hogan from the left and Jim Ellis on the right. Tom however will be unable to join us again until after Labor day. 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.

We may have a special interview with a well known musician from the west coast.

Another Democrat sex scandal from Congressman Wu of Oregon.

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, For a detailed timeline of the Tom DeLay trial please see all of my Tweets at melissahopkins -- make sure you call into the show at 347-637-1674 and join in on the discussion - live -in our chat room.