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Tuesday      
July 3, 2007
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Libby Sentence Commuted

Lewis “Scooter” Libby is pardoned for obstructing justice in the leak of the name of former covert CIA agent Valerie Plame. We check in with Rick Klein, political analyst for ABC News, to talk about the implications.

School Assignments and Income

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We look at how schools are turning to income-based integration programs in reaction to last week’s Supreme Court decision on race and school assignments.

Take A Vacation

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We speak with Joe Robinson, a work-life balance coach, about the importance of taking time off from work.

The Clintons In Iowa

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We talk to Richard Wolffe, Sr. White House Correspondent for Newsweek, on whether the one-two Clinton punch is knocking out crowds or falling flat.

“Driving Lessons” and Beverly Sills

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Oscar nominated actress Julie Walters stars in the film “Driving Lessons” which is now out on DVD. We speak with her and and the film’s writer and director, Jeremy Brock. We also take a few moments to pay tribute to opera star Beverly Sills, who died last night at the age of 78.

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