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	A year of Morning Joe Aug. 8: The Morning Joe crew celebrates a year of their show, and looks back fondly at some of the memorable moments.
	Stop looking for oil miracle, Sachs says Aug. 8: Dr. Jeffrey Sachs talks to Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski about how to catch up with the rest of the world in energy conservation.
	McCain adviser: Drill away Aug. 8: McCain senior adviser Nicolle Wallace talks about McCain's efforts to reach out to Democrats, why it's a rotten climate for Republicans, and which candidate received the most money from ExxonMobil.
	Gould to be honored in film series Aug. 8: Actor Elliott Gould drops by "Morning Joe" to look back on his career throughout the years and discuss his new film series running at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
	Obama strategist criticizes the media Aug. 8: Robert Gibbs, Obama senior strategist, shocks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski when he blames the media for the Bill Clinton controversy, calling it "a nice little cable drama" rather than a legitimate concern.
	MySpace convention contest winners Aug. 7: The Morning Joe crew announces the winners of the MySpace/Decision08 contest, and tells about the two citizen journalists chosen to go to the convention.
	Giuliani: McCain is qualified for presidency Aug. 7: Though former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not offended by the Paris Hilton ads, he believes it is time to return to the issues that matter.
	A church service beyond religion August 7: Time magazine’s Mark Halperin joins the "Morning Joe" team to discuss the magazine’s recent profile of Rick Warren, the host of the upcoming "civil forum" featuring Barack Obama and John McCain.
	Kennedy highlights 'First Lady of the Press' August 7: Rory Kennedy, director and producer of "Thank You Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House," joins the Morning Joe team to discuss her new film that documents the life of iconic journalist, Helen Thomas.
	Dennis Hopper on Hollywood since 'Easy Rider' Aug. 7: In a Hollywood concerned with the box office, Dennis Hopper calls his new film "Elegy" a refreshing piece that resonates with the spirit of the counter-culture movement he helped inspire in '70s Hollywood.
	Patti Smith on new documentary Aug. 7: Legendary punk icon Patti Smith stops by "Morning Joe" to talk about why she left the music business, what it's like to perform with Bob Dylan, and a new documentary that covers the last 11 years of her life.
	Corzine: Clinton wants supporters to be heard August 7: New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine sits down with "Morning Joe" to explain The Clintons' recent comments, their plans for the future, and some of Obama's tax policies.
	VP candidates square off Aug. 6: Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla. and Gov. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., join the "Morning Joe" team to defend their candidates' positions on off-shore oil drilling, celebrities in political ads and energy.
	Carr recalls outrageous events of the past Aug. 6: New York Times columnist David Carr became his own subject in his latest book, "Night of the Gun," where he compiles information from interviews and other records to uncover his history.
	Author of 'The Lost Spy' discusses detective thriller Aug. 5: Andrew Meier, former correspondent for Time, discusses his new novel "The Lost Spy" and its intriguing protagonist Isaiah Oggins, the first American to spy for the Russians.
	Is Richardson playing dirty politics? Aug. 5: In light of Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson's lack-luster evaluation of Bill Clinton's recent comments about Obama's qualification to be president, the Morning Joe team concludes that politicians don't always play nice.
	McCain running a 'deadly serious' campaign Aug. 5: Senior John McCain adviser Nicolle Wallace sits down with "Morning Joe" to deflate comments about "childish" republican ads, charges of racism, and McCain's energy policies.
	The importance of winning the South Aug. 5: Newsweek's Jon Meacham joins the Morning Joe team to highlight the role southern states play in the campaign and the idea that a candidate cannot win an election without them.
	Obama and the Clintons: A Democratic divide? Aug. 5: NBC Political Director Chuck Todd discusses the degenerating relationship between Barack Obama and the Clintons.
	Obama to unveil new energy plan Aug. 4: Obama Senior Strategist, Robert Gibbs, discusses Obama's new ideas intended to wean America off of Middle Eastern oil.
	Is McCain's ad racist? Aug. 4: Bob Herbert of The New York Times defends his column that describes the Republican party as one that has "viciously exploited the race issue for decades."
	Bill Pullman's 'Bottle Shock' Aug. 4: Actor Bill Pullman comes to Morning Joe to promote his latest film, "Bottle Shock."
	Romney thinks the McCain ads are funny Aug. 4: In the midst of the veepstakes countdown, Gov. Mitt Romney finds humor in all the election drama by agreeing with Joe Lieberman that the GOP ad comparing Obama to Moses isn't too bad.
	McCain to make a bold VP choice? Aug. 4: Chuck Todd, MSNBC political analyst, argues that John McCain must break with his status quo and show voters that he is capable of changing Washington if he wants to defeat Obama come November.
	Which candidate is playing the race card? August 1: NBC News political director Chuck Todd joins "Morning Joe" to discuss why race and age distract the candidates from the real issues and who's benefiting from it.
	Obama may be too famous Aug. 1: White House Correspondent David Gregory weighs in on the recent spars between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.
	Robinson: McCain is in the mud August 1: Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post addresses McCain's ads slamming Obama and whether or not they are bringing attention to him and away from Obama.
	Every picture tells a story Aug. 1: Sharing the stories behind several photos of rock icons from Morrison Hotel Gallery, Peter Blachley, co-founder of the gallery, offers his perspective on what makes an image iconic.
	The race for racial integrity Aug. 1: Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., discusses the rationale behind Barack Obama's use of the race factor in his campaign, and why John McCain deserves more of the blame.
	Which camp is playing the race card? Aug. 1: NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell discusses whether the McCain campaign or the Obama campaign is bringing up the issue of race.
	Who says money can't buy happiness? July 31: Host of CNBC's "Mad Money" Jim Cramer reveals the secret behind his current happiness: Thanks to stabilizing oil prices and a recently passed housing bill, the economy is finally improving.
	The face behind celebrity activism July 31: John Prendergast, human rights activist liaison to the stars, joins "Morning Joe" to discuss possible solutions to crimes against humanity, including the genocide crisis in Darfur.
	McCain's new ad July 31: McCain strategist Nicolle Wallace and Obama adviser Rober Gibbs discuss the newest McCain ad, which lables Obama "the biggest celebrity in the world."
	Has Obama appeared cocky recently? July 30: Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post joins the Morning Joe team to analyze Barack Obama's recent statements and question whether he is acting arrogant.
	48-hour rush to the VP finish line? July 30: MSNBC's Chuck Todd thinks the veepstake's race is approaching the finishing line.
	Crist weighs in on McCain's negativity July 30: Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., addresses McCain's recent negativity and the concern it's causing for some members of the GOP while answering some tough questions from Joe Scarborough.
	Why not Clinton for VP? July 30: In addition to considering whether Barack Obama is feeding into narrative that will ruin him, Joan Walsh, Editor-in-Chief of Salon.com, thinks Hillary Clinton may be the key to Obama's campaign.
	Heilemann: Obama is vulnerable July 30: New York Magazine's John Heilemann discusses Obama's apparent arrogance and whether it could hurt him in the election.
	Democratic veepstakes talk heightens in D.C. July 30: NBC's Andrea Mitchell guides the cast of "Morning Joe" through the rundown of the top Democratic veepstakes candidates.
	Is Barack Obama his own opponent? July 30: Mark Halperin, editor-at-large and senior political analyst for Time, discusses the issue of arrogance in Obama's campaign and why Republicans really do have a sense of humor.
	Corzine: America needs Obama July 30: Gov. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., breaks down Obama's current campaign success, specifically noting his image of hope and ability to rectify America's economic crisis.
	Democrat VP list shapes up July 29: Find out from David Gregory, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and host of "Race for the White House" who's in and who's out of the Democratic vice presidential running mate race.
	Chuck Todd: Polls should be 'taken with a grain of salt' July 29: NBC Political Director, Chuck Todd, and NBC Political Analyst, Mike Murphy, join the Morning Joe team to discuss the changing polls and how difficult they have been during this election.
	Columnist: Obama not quite there July 29: Richard Cohen, columnist for The Washington Post, determines that while Barack Obama may be the "Fred Astaire of politics," charming the hearts of Americans with his beautiful rhetoric, his inexperience seems to hurt him in the polls.
	Candidates, you're not the president yet July 29: Mark Leibovich of the New York Times discusses the recent presidential behavior of the candidates and the fine line between acting presidential and acting presumptious.
	Why the economy is in the hands of public schools July 29: Former Sen. Bill Bradley, D-N.J., sits down with "Morning Joe" to explain why Barack Obama's plan for public schools is effective.
	Shrum has suggestions for McCain campaign July 28: Bob Shrum checks in with "Morning Joe" and critiques John McCain's campaign. He suggests that if he were in charge, his first move would be hiring MSNBC’s Mike Murphy to bring some semblance of strategy to the whole operation.
	Where has Clinton been? July 28: Former Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe joins "Morning Joe" to discuss how Barack Obama will use Hillary Clinton in his campaign and why they haven't appeared together since Unity, N.H.
	Ahmadinejad speaks with NBC's Brian Williams July 28: Joining the "Morning Joe" team from Iran, NBC's Brian Williams discusses the significance of several key statements that President Ahmadinejad made during his exclusive sit-down.
	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.
	Will Obama's Berlin speech sway voters? July 25: MSNBC's Chris Matthews joins the "Morning Joe" gang to discuss the wide range of reactions to Barack Obama's speech in Berlin.
	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.
	Steenburgen on filming 'Step Brothers' July 25: Actress Mary Steenburgen stops by "Morning Joe" to discuss her new movie "Step Brothers," and the idiocyncracies of the film's set.
	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.
	Obama to deliver speech on U.S.-European relations July 24: NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports from Berlin, where Barack Obama is expected to give the major speech of his trip abroad discussing U.S. and European relationships.
	Williams previews Obama interview July 24: NBC's Nightly News anchor Brian Williams previews his Berlin interview with Sen. Barack Obama on 'Morning Joe.'
	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.

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	Experiencing life '30 Days' at a time July 3: Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock stops by "Morning Joe" to discuss his television show, "30 Days."
	Presidential fantasy rankings July 1: Alvin Stephen Felzenberg, author of “The Leaders We Deserved (And A Few We Didn’t)” talks to “Morning Joe” about his ranking of American presidents, and why Eisenhower and Reagan rank high.
	Iraq: A journalist's survival story June 25: Reporter Kimberly Dozier, critically injured by a car bomb while covering the war in Iraq, shares her riveting story and discusses the difficulties of reporting in Iraq on "Morning Joe."
	Nixon and the political divide June 24: "Nixonland" author Rick Perlstein weighs in on Richard Nixon's shadow presiding over the increasing division of American politics.
	'Piano Man' calls in June 11: Singer/songwriter Billy Joel surprises his good friend, music producer Phil Ramone, by calling in and recounting some of his favorite memories with the record making producer.
	Great sports moments caught on tape June 10: Legendary Sports Illustrated photojournalist Walter Iooss offers a sneak peak into his new book, "Athlete," highlighting a few of the greatest photographs of all time.
	Global business to battle HIV/AIDS June 9: Richard Holbrooke, Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and president and CEO of The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS explains how companies can battle HIV/AIDS and says that the Bush administration's number one positive legacy over 8 years will be the president's emergency program on AIDS.
	Global business to battle HIV/AIDS June 9: Richard Holbrooke, Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and president and CEO of The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS explains how companies can battle HIV/AIDS and says that the Bush administration's number one positive legacy over 8 years will be the president's emergency program on AIDS.
	Reid Buckley gives Morning Joe some tips June 5: Reid Buckley, brother of Republican revolutionary William F. Buckley, talks about his brother, and offers insight into how George Bush, John McCain, and even Joe Scarborough could be better performers.
	The man, the legacy, 40 years later June 5: Author Thurston Clarke reflects on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 campaign and says that Kennedy was a man who knew himself and had physical and moral courage.
	Kenny Mayne shares predictions June 4: ESPN's Kenny Mayne talks about his new book, "An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport," and makes a prediction for Saturday’s Belmont race.
	Obama breaking the glass ceiling May 20: Ted Sorensen and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin make parallels between JFK and Barack Obama, putting the current presidential campaign in a historical context.
	Who would Einstein vote for? May 12: Walter Isaacson, author of "Albert Einstein: His Life and Universe," takes Mika Brzezinski and Chris Matthews inside the mind of the genius who was able to combine intelligence and creativity.
	The Barber brothers share stories! May 7: NBC's Tiki Barber's twin brother, NFL player Ronde Barber, tells some stories about growing up with Tiki, and talks about why he didn't vote in the Florida primary.
	‘The journey of a generation’ April 30: Sheila Weller, author of "Girls Like Us," takes us inside the lives of some of the most accomplished female musicians: Carol King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon.
	American workers going extinct April 23: Host of “Made in America” and “Cheers” alum John Ratzenberger sits down with MSNBC’s Willie Geist to talk about the importance of the blue collar American worker and explains why he is worried about the type of country we are going to hand over to our grandchildren.
	Did children build the Titanic? April 14: Jennifer Hooper McCarty and Tim Foecke, co-authors of "What Really Sank the Titanic," say that the combination of weak rivets, child workers and a rush to build the Titanic caused fatal lapses in oversight.
	America ‘becoming more extreme’ March 21: Pastor Tim Keller and Rev. Erik Kollbell talk religion and politics on this Good Friday.
	Manning, Strahan on Morning Joe Feb. 5: MSNBC's Joe Scarborough talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Mark Strahan about their Super Bowl XLII victory over the New England Patriots.
	King and his lasting legacy April 4: NBC News’ Tom Brokaw talks about his documentary, "King," and the impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. had on race across the country and the world by the young age of 40.
	The speech that stopped Indianapolis from burning April 4: Professor Donald Boggs, producer and director of "A Ripple of Hope," retraces Robert Kennedy's remarkable speech announcing Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination to an Indianapolis crowd.
	Will young voters ever really care? Jan. 31: Time Magazine’s Richard Stengel sits down with the Morning Joe gang to discuss the role of technology on the youth vote, arguing that Obama is the catalyst and beneficiary behind the engagement of young voters in this election.
	Iowa loves Morning Joe and Mika Jan. 3: A crowd assembles at Java Joe’s in Des Moines, Iowa to welcome Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and the many presidential candidates they welcomed on "Morning Joe."