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• Christian conservatives, business leaders wonder where the GOP is headed
  Republican presidential candidates are spending time trying to reassure Christian conservatives that they will remember them after the election. Meanwhile, studies suggest business leaders are questioning whether the party has fundamentally changed.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Jackie Calmes: Chief political reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Her article on the Republican Party shifting its "brand" from the party of business appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
  James Guth: Professor of political science at Furman University.
  Resources
  Jackie Calmes: "GOP Is Losing Grip On Core Business Vote"
  About James Guth
• Ian McKellen portrays King Lear, the crowning of a stage career
  Ian McKellen, one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, says for most of his career, the role of King Lear was almost unapproachable. But now McKellen earns raves for his portrayal of the tormented king. He performed the role at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis in October.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Ian McKellen: Actor and member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, whose performances of "King Lear" and "The Seagull" play in repertory at the Guthrie Theater. McKellen is perhaps best known for his role as Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" films.
  Resources
  Ian McKellen's Web site
  The Guthrie Theater

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