 | Scarborough quizzes blogger on authenticity July 25: MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough sets up a quiz to delineate regular bloggers from the infamous “Cheetos Brigade.” Chris Ariens of the blog TV Newser defends himself against accusations, professes his love of Dumbledore and Air Supply, all while managing to describe the difference between what he does, and what Joe’s enemies do. |
 | Can Obama be a world leader? July 25: Richard Holbrooke, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and the U.N., discusses Barack Obama's speech in Berlin as an epitomizing factor of his incredible leadership skills and why people across the world are noticing. |
 | The symbolic power of Obama's speech July 25: While some question the vagueness of Barack Obama's speech Berlin, Chrystia Freeland of the Financial Times agrees with MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough that the speech stands as an important statement of diversity, one props up the notion anyone in America can aspire to be president. |
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 | Obama cancels troop visit 'out of respect' July 25: NBC's Andrea Mitchell joins the "Morning Joe" team to discuss the latest news from the European leg of Barack Obama's trip, including the frustrations over a cancelled visit to a U.S. military hospital in Germany. |
 | What exactly is 'Obamanomics'? July 25: John R. Talbott, author of "Obamanomics," stops by "Morning Joe" to discuss his book, the state of the economy, and the potential ecnomic policies of an Obama administration. |
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 | Why Russia's drowning in money July 24: Author Daniel Silva and Joe Scarborough discuss whether our presidential candidates are ignoring this "sleeping giant." |
 | Never cash in your 401(k)! July 24: TODAY Show Financial Editor Jean Chatzky talks to the Morning Joe crew about the current problems that American families are facing with banks and lenders. |
 | Stengel: Hey Obama, admit your mistakes! July 24: After revealing the two new covers of Time Magazine, Richard Stengel, managing editor, quotes Emerson as a reminder to politicians that admitting your mistakes isn't a foolish choice. |
 | McCain camp brings Jerusalem to forefront July 24: Editor-in-chief of U.S. News and World Report Mort Zuckerman explains why the McCain campaign is desperate to criticize Obama's trip overseas and why Jerusalem will be a major issue in the 2008 election. |
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 | Obama projecting presidential image? July 23: The Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart discusses the image factor of Obama's trip to the Middle East, and why both candidates are racing to surround themselves with an impression of youth. |
 | Wesley Clark: It's not too late July 23: With the possibility of the U.S. fighting four fronts in the Middle East, retired Gen. Wesley Clark weighs in on which nation is the biggest threat, and how we can turn around our relationships with Iran and Afghanistan. |
 | Why is Cramer house-hunting? July 23: Even though Mad Money's Jim Cramer argues that housing, not oil, is the biggest problem in the U.S., he foresees a promising future for the housing market, namely the opportunity for consumers to buy prime real estate at a low cost in the next six to nine months. |
 | Reconciling the Taliban & al-Qaida July 23: Former National Security Advisor Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski joins "Morning Joe" to discuss the problems with trying to reform society in Afghanistan and avoiding an energy crisis. |
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 | Is Cheney to blame? July 22: Bob Herbert, columnist for the New York Times, discusses his article "Madness and Shame," which focuses on Dick Cheney and former legal counsel to Cheney David Addington's controversial tactics. |
 | Giuliani likes the Yankees and McCain July 22: Rudy Giuliani, former Republican Presidential candidate and former New York City mayor, discusses the veepstakes, Obama's trip to Iraq, and the possibility of rebuilding the twin towers. |
 | Can we afford the Iraq war? July 22: The Nation publisher Katrina Vanden Heuvel offers her perspective that instead of spending on the Iraq war, we should use our money for domestic programs that our country really needs. |
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 | Obama already facing criticism on trip July 22: NBC's Andrea Mitchell discusses Barack Obama's departure from Baghdad for Israel and Jordan and why some think that he became too involved with foreign policy when talking with Iraqi leaders. |
 | Europeans show love for Obama July 21: Journalist and British television personality June Sarpong stops by "Morning Joe" to discuss Obama's international popularity, America's reputation overseas, and the recent success of "The Dark Knight." |
 | Obama and Petreaus in Iraq July 21: While trailing Barack Obama in Iraq, Andrea Mitchell found time to talk with Gen. David Petreaus, noting how different Iraq now seems after the surge. |
 | Did Cheney use 9/11 to his advantage? July 21: Author of “The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War On Terror Turned Into a War On American Ideals” Jane Mayer says Vice President Dick Cheney used Sept. 11 as a means to enhance presidential power, and describes him as having control over the White House. |
 | Is Jindal being vetted? July 21: Quizing people on whether or not they are being vetted never gets old, and neither does talk of Obama's visit to the Middle East. Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., talks with Mika Brzezinski about whether he might be the vice presidential nominee. |
 | Sen. Boxer on Gore's energy goals July 21: Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., discusses whether Al Gore's ambitious energy goals, including off-shore drilling, will create more jobs and build our own economy. |
 | 'Horizon' Vs. 'timeline' July 21: Joe Scarborough pushes former White House Secretary of State Andy Card on the differences beween Obama and Bush's timelines for withdrawal, or as Bush calls it, "time horizon." |
 | Dan Rather: Talk about change! July 18: News legend Dan Rather, who covered Martin Luther King in 1968, discusses how he never thought a person of color would have a chance to become president. |
 | Why no one will make fun of Obama July 18: NPR's John Ridley says that although comedians may not be poking fun at Barack Obama for fear of being called racist, he believes the candidate could use some jokes at his expense. |
 | Obama's risks abroad July 18: NBC Chief Foreign correspondent Andrea Mitchell reports live from Baghdad, where she is accompanying Barack Obama on his trip abroad. |
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 | Obama's difficult balancing act July 17: Despite headlines that the press favors Sen. Barack Obama, Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary and author of "Why Women Should Rule the World," believes that it is critical for Obama to tread carefully on his five-country European and Middle East tour. |
 | Bayh: Obama got it right July 17: Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., shares his view that Barack Obama's idea about national security has been right all along: Focus on Afghanistan. |
 | A way out of the Middle East July 17: Middle East policy expert Kenneth Pollack discusses the need for the U.S. to help stablize the Middle East socially and economically in order to clear the path for a safe way out. |
 | Business before the bell July 16: CNBC's Mark Haines joins the "Morning Joe" team to share the early morning business headlines. |
 | Holbrooke's Steinbrenner story July 16: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke joins Morning Joe and talks about Wednesday's All-star game, tells his George Steinbrenner story. He also talks about Iran and says it's "too little, too late." |
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 | Are comedians staying away from Obama? July 16: CNBC's John Harwood joins MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on "Morning Joe," to discuss the notion that comedy writers and satirists refuse to poke fun at Barack Obama. |
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 | Todd on what the polls mean July 16: NBC News Political Director, Chuck Todd, joins the Morning Joe team to give his take on what the latest polls mean. Do they actually matter in elections? |