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Odds Are Even at the Movies


Updated Friday, May 18, 2007, at 4:08 PM ET

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Friday, May 18, 2007

Summary Judgment: New Movies
Writer Mark Jordan Legan looks at what the critics have to say about this week's new releases. We'll hear about The Wendell Baker Story, Shrek the Third, and Even Money in today's "Summary Judgment." Listen to the segment.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

GOP Debate Showcases Candidates' Differences
The 10 GOP presidential candidates squared off for their second debate in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday night. John Dickerson was there, and he says the event was pretty lively. Support among South Carolina voters is critical in choosing the next Republican nominee, and abortion and terrorism were key issues. Dickerson talks about the candidates' performances with Alex Chadwick. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Former Deputy Testifies Before Senate Committee
Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey said Tuesday that top White House officials tried to push then-Attorney General John Ashcroft to sign off on a program his advisers had found to be illegal. At the time, Ashcroft was seriously ill and in the hospital. Dahlia Lithwick attended the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and talks to Madeleine Brand about Comey's testimony. Listen to the segment.

Republican Candidates Prepare for Debate
Republican presidential candidates will take part in their second debate Tuesday night at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. John Dickerson talks to Alex Chadwick about the debate and ideas Dickerson received from his readers on how to improve political debates. Listen to the segment.

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