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A new Web-only political show hosted by "Face The Nation" anchor Bob Schieffer. The show will feature the brightest political commentary on the week's news.

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Unplugged: Rep. Hoekstra's Ft. Hood Crusade | November 10, 2009
Bob Schieffer spoke with Rep. Pete Hoekstra on the tragedy at Ft. Hood. Plus; CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate with analysis on the investigation.
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Unplugged: Stupak Amendment "Bitter Pill To Swallow" | November 9, 2009
John Dickerson spoke with Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) about the House's passage of health care reform. Plus; CBS News' Jill Jackson and Washington Post's Lori Montgomery on what's next for the bill.
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Illegals To Get Vaccine? | November 6, 2009
Congressman Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey) said illegal immigrants should get the scarce H1N1 vaccine on "Washington Unplugged." The N.I.H.'s Anthony Fauci agrees.
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Unplugged: Moderate Dems Feel The Heat | November 5, 2009
CBS News Director of Political Coverage Steve Chaggaris spoke with Politico's Manu Raju about what's facing moderate Democrats in Congress. Plus; Scott Conroy and Shushanna Walshe on their new book, "Sarah from Alaska."
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Unplugged: Chopra's Take On Health Care | November 4, 2009
Bob Schieffer spoke with Republican and Democratic Strategists Kevin Madden and Joe Trippi about Tuesday's elections. Plus; Deepak Chopra talks about his new book, "Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul."
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Unplugged: Election Day A Referendum On Obama? | November 3, 2009
Will the outcome of today's elections serve as a referendum on President Obama? CBS News' Marc Ambinder and Washington Post's Dana Milbank weigh in. Plus; Bob Schieffer spoke with Washington Post's Greg Jaffe about his new book, "The Fourth Star."
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Unplugged: Future Of The U.S. Army | November 3, 2009
Bob Schieffer spoke with Washington Post Pentagon Reporter Greg Jaffe about his new book "The Fourth Star: Four Generals and the Epic Struggle for the Future of the United States Army" and the road ahead for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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Unplugged: Gov. Elections in N.J. and Va. | October 30, 2009
The heads of the Democratic and Republican Governors Associations spoke to John Dickerson about upcoming elections in Virginia and New Jersey; Plus actor Woody Harrelson on his new movie "The Messenger."
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Unplugged: Problems Progress In Pakistan, Afghanistan | October 29, 2009
CBS News' Bill Plante reports on President Obama honoring fallen soldiers returning home. Plus; Bob Orr spoke with New York Times' David Sanger and CBS News' Juan Zarate about the progressing problems in Pakistan and Afghanistan. And; with a little help from his friends, Gov. Jon Corzine is back in the race for N.J.'s next governor.
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Unplugged: Attacks In Pakistan "Significant" | October 28, 2009
Bob Schieffer spoke with CSIS Senior Fellow, Rick "Ozzie" Nelson about the deadly car bomb that struck a busy market in Peshawar, Pakistan. Plus; Sen. Evan Bayh on health care reform. And; Congress hits the gridiron.
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Unplugged: Health Care Heads To Senate Floor | October 27, 2009
Bob Schieffer spoke with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) about the upcoming health care reform vote on the Senate floor. Plus; The stars come out for Bill Cosby, who received the Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the Kennedy Center.
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The Pentagon's War Games | October 26, 2009
The Washington Post's Greg Jaffe dissects the Pentagon's testing of two different war strategies in Afghanistan. Also, Lynn Sweet and Kati Marton.
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Unplugged: White House Goes After Critics | October 22, 2009
Politico's Mike Allen breaks down the White House's growing list of opponents. Plus; Bob Schieffer spoke with Dr. Ashraf Ghani, an independent candidate in Afghanistan's presidential elections in August. And; Unplugged Under 40 tackles the BCS rankings in college football.
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Rapper Ludacris Gets Unplugged | October 23, 2009
Rapper and actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges joins Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Mark Ambinder on "Washington Unplugged."
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Unplugged: H1N1 Cases Overestimated? | October 21, 2009
In a months long CBS News investigation, state-by-state results of tests for H1N1 found that most cases were negative. The Wall Street Journal's Alicia Mundy and Politico's Fred Barbash spoke with Sharyl Attkisson about these startling findings.
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Unplugged: Tax Credit For All Homebuyers? | October 20, 2009
Nancy Cordes spoke with Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) who supports new legislation to extend an $8,000 tax rebate to all homebuyers, not just to first-time homebuyers, set to expire in November. Plus; CBS News' Byron Pitts opens up about life's obstacles in his new book, "Step Out On Nothing".
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Unplugged: Is A Public Option Off The Table? | October 19, 2009
The Cato Institute's Michael Cannon and Center for American Progress' Jennifer Palmieri join Sharyl Attkisson to discuss the future of a public option in President Obama's health insurance reform. Plus; the heat is on in the battle for New Jersey's next governor.
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Bill Frist Gets Unplugged | October 16, 2009
Former Senate Majority Leader and heart surgeon Bill Frist joined John Dickerson on "Washington Unplugged" to discuss health care and his new book.
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Unplugged: Tough Choices In Afghanistan, Pakistan | October 15, 2009
CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson spoke with Transnational Crisis Project President Imran Ahmad Kahn on the road ahead in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Plus; Former Senator Max Cleland opens up about his new memoir, "Heart of a Patriot."
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Unplugged: Breaking Down Health Care Bills | October 14, 2009
CBS News Capitol Hill Correspondent Nancy Cordes and Capitol Hill Producer Jill Jackson join Sharyl Attkisson to break down everything you need to know about the five health care bills in the House and Senate.
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Unplugged: N.J. Governor Race Heats Up | October 13, 2009
Nancy Cordes spoke with independent candidate for governor, Chris Daggett who received a stunning endorsement from the state's largest newspaper and is rising rapidly in the polls.
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Unplugged: Should Obama Accept Nobel Prize? | October 12, 2009
John Dickerson, CBS News Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham and Vanity Fair's Christopher Hitchens discuss Taliban's strike in Pakistan and President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize. Plus; Fernando Suarez uncovers the unusual practice of ship building.
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Unplugged: Obama Wins Nobel | October 9, 2009
CBS News' National Security Analyst Juan Zarate and Brookings Presidential Scholar Stephen Hess speak to Bob Schieffer about President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize; Plus: the Dalai Lama visits D.C.
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Unplugged: Nader's "Practical Utopia" | October 8, 2009
CBS News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Lara Logan spoke with Bob Orr on the road ahead in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Plus; Ralph Nader discusses his new book, "Only The Super-Rich Can Save Us."
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Unplugged: Antibiotics In Food We Eat | October 7, 2009
Sharyl Attkisson spoke with author David Kirby on a new report that 1 in 100 children have some form of ASD. Plus; Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal's Laura Rogers weighs in on antibiotic misuse in farm animals. And; On this week's "Unplugged Under 40" Kaylee Hartung profiles Becky Lee, a former Survivor cast member and founder of a charity to help end domestic violence.
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Unplugged: Doctors Debate Health Reform | October 6, 2009
Former AMA President Dr. Donald Palmisano and Dr. Mandy Krauthamer debate the Senate Finance Committee's health care plan. Plus; CBS News' Juan Zarate on President Obama and the Zazi terror case.
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Unplugged: Afghan War Strategy | October 5, 2009
CBS News' Chief Political Consultant Marc Ambinder and Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham speak to John Dickerson about the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan; Plus: Sen. Schumer's health care pitch reel.
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Unplugged: Obama's Spolight Burns Too Bright | October 1, 2009
John Dickerson and CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller discuss the pressing issues filling up President Obama's plate. Plus; Washington Post's Amy Argetsinger discusses the controversey surrounding the "Funniest Celebrities In Washington" charity event.
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Unplugged: State Dept. Mired In Embassy Scandal | September 30, 2009
Sharyl Attkisson reports. Plus; a sneak peak at the new documentary, "The Way We Get By" and an interview with Michael Moore.
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Unplugged: Olympics Bid Brings Political Risks | September 29, 2009
Nancy Cordes, Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet and Washington Post's Ezra Klein discuss President Obama's upcoming Olympics pitch in Copenhagen and the latest on health care. Plus; CBS News' John Bentley reports on Eliot Spitzer's possible second act.
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