If you've seen the cover of this week's New Yorker magazine that displays cartoon images of Senator Barack Obama as a Muslim, his wife in fatigues, and an American flag burning in the background, you probably aren't too surprised about the controversy surrounding it. The magazine has issued a statement saying satire is part of its business and is "meant to bring things out into the open, to hold up a mirror to prejudice, the hateful, and the absurd." But is that really the way it's seen by the public? In our first hour, we want to hear from you. How do you view political satire? Next, the managing editor for Time magazine talks about his cover story on the wisdom and eight lessons of leadership of Nelson Mandela. And at the very end of the hour, Wally Amos, founder of the "Famous Amos" chocolate chip cookie, will reveal his secret ingredient. Have your measuring cups ready!!
In our second hour, sports journalist Stefan Fatsis talks about realizing his dream of playing for the NFL when, at 43 years old, he suited up as a kicker for the Denver Broncos. Fatsis will talk about how he trained to make the team, what he learned about the NFL, and his new book, A Few Seconds of Panic: A 5-Foot-8, 170-Pound, 43-Year-Old Sportswriter Plays the NFL. Following that, author Catherine Watson explains why the rise in gas and airline prices may be cause to fall back in love with the railroad.
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