Monica Crowley

Rumsfeld: The Historic Challenge

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says the world faces "a new type of fascism" and is warning against repeating the pre-World War II mistake of appeasement.  Rumsfeld spoke to several thousand veterans at the American Legion's national convention.   His speech was outstanding, and is a must-read.  READ THE SPEECH.

This Weekend's Show

This week while the media was focused on the jonBenet murder case, Iran was up to it's old tricks, basically telling the U.S. to take a hike.  This weekend I'll be talking about it with Congressman Mike Rogers, (R) Michigan) member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence.   I'll also be joined by Ken Timmerman, author of Countdown to Crisis: The Coming Nuclear Showdown with Iran. I'll also be chatting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Barahm Salah-- he'll be calling in to talk to us from Baghdad.   And don't miss my interview with Pat Buchanan-- you can read more about that in the post below.   

State of Emergency

This weekend I'll be joined by Pat Buchanan, author of the new book "State of Emergency."   Pat points out that since 9/11, more than four million illegal immigrants have crossed our borders, and there are more coming every day. Our leaders in Washington lack the political will to uphold the rule of law. The Melting Pot is broken beyond repair, and the future of our nation is at stake.   Pat's book is essential reading for all Americans.   Read more about State of Emergency at Amazon.com   

This Weekend's Show

This weekend I'll talking with terrorism expert Steve Emerson about the war in the Mideast.  Who won-- Israel or Hezbollah?  I'll also be talking to Steve about efforts to fight terrorism here at home.   And speaking of the battles here at home, some have been wondering if we need an intelligence agency like the British MI5.   I'll be joined by Richard Posner, author of Uncertain Shield: The US Intelligence System in the Throes of Reform.  I'll also be joined by Irshad Manji, the author of The Trouble With Islam Today. Irshad will be taking your calls, and be sure to visit her website.

This Weekend's Show

British authorities have foiled the big one. Thursday day they arrested 24 people in an alleged plot to blow up U.S.-bound planes by using explosives disguised as common liquids. The busts have led to even tighter security at the airports. This weekend I'll be talking to James Kallstrom, former Assistant Director in charge of the New York Office of the FBI. James is currently the senior adviser on counterterrorism to the Governor of New York. I'll also be joined by Congressman Peter King, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Watch the Best of Imus!

Don't forget to watch The Best of Imus, hosted by Monica on MSNBC.   Monica returns with some of the Iman's greatest interviews and biggest laughs, All this week, from 6am to 9am et. only on MSNBC.   Don't miss it!

Bernard McGuirk

Dick Morris talks to Monica

You can't make it up! Now the junior Senator from the state of New York is calling for the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld.  This weekend, I'll be talking about Mrs. Clinton, as well as the tough primary challenge facing Joe Lieberman, President Bush's poll numbers and the race for '08 with one of the most prominent political commentators of today-- Dick Morris.   Dick is the author of a number of books on Hillary.   Check out his most recent, Condi vs. Hillary : The Next Great Presidential Race on Amazon.com.

I'll also be talking about Israel v. Hezbollah, Iran and Syria and the war on terror with Dr. Daniel Pipes of the Middle East Forum.   You can learn more about Daniel by going to his website, Danielpipes.com.

And on the lighter side, a pop culture extravaganza!  Mel Gibson, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Paris Hilton, and Oliver Stone-- the hits just keep on coming.  I'll be talking to Michael Musto, film critic for the Village Voice.

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