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• Opposition gains ground in advance of Pakistan's presidential election
  Pervez Musharraf is expected to be re-elected as president of Pakistan in upcoming elections, but growing opposition and a newly emboldened press are beginning to threaten his hold on power.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Rajan Menon: Professor of international relations at Lehigh University and a fellow with the New America Foundation. He is the author of "The End of Alliances."
  Fasi Zaka: Radio and television host in Pakistan, and writes columns for several English-language newspapers.
  Resources
  About Rajan Menon
  About Fasi Zaka
  BBC Country Profile: Pakistan
• Campaign cash flows in for Democrats
  Campaign cash is piling up for the leading presidential candidates. In the latest fundraising reporting, top Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have raised more than double the cash of their Republican counterparts.9:50 a.m.
  Guests
  David Magleby: Founder and senior fellow at the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University. He's the co-author of "Financing the 2004 Election."
  Resources
  Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy
• Talking Volumes with Sherman Alexie
  Author Sherman Alexie ventures into young adult literature with two new books. His books are sharp observations of growing up Indian among whites.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Sherman Alexie: Author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" and "Flight." Alexie joined Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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