Today, on the Ed Morrissey Show (Special time: 3:30 pm ET), we have an embarrassment of riches for you. We start off with actor Robert Davi, who currently stars in An American Carol, to talk about that movie and his new project, The Dukes, which appears ready for wide release after making a successful tour of the indie-festival circuit. It’s the directorial and writing debut for one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, and I’m looking forward to seeing it.

Later, Frank Donatelli, Deputy Chair of the RNC, will explain John McCain’s economic plan. After that, Jim Geraghty joins us for a preview of tonight’s debate, a discussion of Christopher Buckley’s “apostasy”, and what an Obama presidency might mean for political speech. Don’t miss it!

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Note: Davi makes his appearance at the 20-minute mark.

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