Budget fights, Islamic radicals in America hearing by Rep King and more from DC

Our live show Thursday will have Tom Hogan from the left and and unfortunately, Jim Ellis on the right will not be joining us today. But Tom and I -- and especially callers in our show discuss current events, politics, the law and our wacky culture. We focus on serious political analysis from campaign professionals and special guests. Melissa has been working in politics, media and entertainment for 20 years and lives in the Washington DC area. She is the President of The Hopkins Group, Inc., a strategic and litigation communications consulting firm. She also writes several blogs including PoliticallyCharged.org, MelissaHopkins.com and is a contributing writer for Examiner.com. Another important website to follow, has the most beautiful photography now available at HopkinsPhotos.com For a detailed timeline of the Tom DeLay trial please see all of my Tweets at melissahopkins -- and make sure you call into the show with questions and comments at 347-637-1674 and join in on the discussion - live -in our chat room.