When Pastor Rick Warren steps up to the microphone to deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, the world's television cameras will pan the surrounding dignitaries--Senators, members of Congress, diplomats--then they'll focus on the faces of the crowd, millions of Americans crammed together in the winter cold, straining to witness this historic event.
 
Here's what they'll see: pinned to the lapels of the overcoats of every man, woman and child that is willing to wear one will be a small white ribbon, tied into the shape of a knot.  One, after another, after another, after another, these white knots will bear silent but eloquent testimony to a future America where marriage equality is a reality. These white knots will represent hope, just as Barack Obama does.
 
The White Knot is the brilliant brainchild of Frank Voci, who I interviewed several weeks ago here on my Air America Radio program, "Politically Direct." At the time, I thought the notion of displaying a small symbol of support for marriage equality was the ideal reaction to the horrific passage of Proposition 8 in California. I suggested to Frank that the Obama inauguration would be an excellent opportunity for a quiet affirmation that was non-political, yet visually--and numerically--effective.  It seemed like the perfect day to demonstrate support for for a new beginning in America.

This Sunday on Politically Direct we are going to be discussing two issues that seem to be on everybody's mind: Caroline Kennedy as a potential Senator from New York State, what do you think, is this dynasty politics?And what about Rick Warren delivering the Invocation at Barack Obama's Inauguration, is this the first chink in Barack Obama's progressive armor?

All this and your calls, this weekend on Politically Direct with David Bender.

On Air Number 866-303-2270.

This week, I'll be joined by Al Giordano, journalist/blogger at "The Field".  Then, Michael Wolff, Vanity Fair columnist, and author of "The Man Who Owns The News" (biography of Rupert Murdoch).  And in our last hour, Anne Kronenberg, aide to Supervsior Harvey Milk.

 And of course your calls: 866-303-2270.

Today on Politically Direct my guests will be Tony Winner Marc Shaiman creator of "Prop 8: The Musical," the great new viral video that's exploding across the internet.  Then, screenwriter Dustin Lance Black will join us to talk about his important and extraordinary new movie, "Milk." All this and your calls at 866 303 2270 today on Politically Direct, right here on Air America Radio and airamerica.com

MILK city release schedule 

November 26:

11/26/2008 ATLANTA

11/26/2008 BOSTON

11/26/2008 BOSTON

11/26/2008 CHICAGO

11/26/2008 DALLAS

11/26/2008 DALLAS

11/26/2008 DENVER

11/26/2008 DETROIT

11/26/2008 JACKSONVILLE

11/26/2008 LOS ANGELES

11/26/2008 MINNEAPOLIS

11/26/2008 NEW YORK

11/26/2008 PHILADELPHIA

11/26/2008 PORTLAND

11/26/2008 SAN FRANCISCO

11/26/2008 SEATTLE

11/26/2008 ST. LOUIS

11/26/2008 WASHINGTON

November 28:

11/28/2008 SAN FRANCISCO

December 5:

12/05/2008 ATLANTA

12/05/2008 CHICAGO

12/05/2008 CINCINNATI

12/05/2008 DALLAS

12/05/2008 JACKSONVILLE

12/05/2008 LOS ANGELES

12/05/2008 NEW YORK

12/05/2008 SALT LAKE CITY

12/05/2008 SAN FRANCISCO

12/05/2008 WASHINGTON

December 12:

12/12/2008 ALBANY

12/12/2008 ATLANTA

12/12/2008 BOSTON

12/12/2008 BUFFALO

Legendary
author and historian Gore Vidal will make a rare in-studio appearance
today on Politically Direct with David Bender. In a broadcast coup, Vidal,
whose extraordinary career as a novelist, essayist and playwright has
spanned six decades, has agreed to take calls from Air America's
national listening audience for the full three hours. This
special edition of Politically Direct with David Bender will originate
from the Los Angeles studios of KTLK. Call the Great Man at 866
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