Today, on the Ed Morrissey Show (3 pm ET), we’re going to try something different today. Many of our viewers probably haven’t had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with their representatives, but they will have that opportunity today. In the second half, we’ll join Rep. Michele Bachmann and some of her Congressional colleagues in their conference call on energy. I’ll try to ask a question or two, so be sure to join the chat room to suggest one!

In the first half, we’ll talk to Jazz Shaw about Maurice Hinchey and his support for nationalizing America’s oil refineries, and Barack Obama’s decision to opt out of public financing.

Now you can join the conversation in the chat room! Be sure to register at Ustream to participate in our raucous live-chat sessions…

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