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• Faith and politics
  Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke strongly against his former pastor Jeremiah Wright. Eminent theologian and author Martin Marty talks about religion and presidential candidates.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Martin Marty: Professor emeritus at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His most recent book is "The Christian World: A Global History."
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  Resources
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  Marty event at Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh
• Despite criticism, gamers rave about Grand Theft Auto IV
  The new video game Grand Theft Auto IV arrived in stores on Tuesday, and some five million people are expected to buy it over the next two weeks. Midmorning examines the GTA phenomenon and the growing popularity of video games for adults.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Robin Burke: Associate professor in the school of computer science, telecommunications, and information systems at DePaul University, where he teaches a course on game design.
  Dennis McCauley: Video game columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and editor of the Web site GamePolitics.com.
  Resources
  About Robin Burke
  About Dennis McCauley
  GamePolitics.com
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