GOP presidential field starting to take shape? Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is reportedly set to announce a run for president in 2012. Will his announcement spur other Republicans presidential hopefuls to make their plans official? And which candidate is most likely to fire up the base?9:06 a.m.
Guests
John H. Richardson: Journalist and author. His feature on Newt Gingrich appeared in the September issue of Esquire Magazine.
Matt Lewis: Writes about politics for the Daily Caller. He previously wrote for Politics Daily.
Apple's iPad 2 is unveiled Steven Jobs continues his indefinite medical leave, but there is no break from innovating at Apple. Apple executives unveil the iPad 2 today.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Leander Kahney: Publisher of The Cult of Mac and author of Inside Steve's Brain.
Rodney Crowell in the Maud Moon Weyerhauser Studio What do you get when you grow up poor, as an only child of a drunk father and a holy-rolling mother? How about an acclaimed musician, songwriter and now author of the book "Chinaberry Sidewalks." Hear Rodney share his story, through words and songs.10:06 a.m.
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