Today, on the Ed Morrissey Show (special time: 1 pm ET), I’m pleased to netcast a live appearance by Senator Norm Coleman. He will appear today at the University of Minnesota to talk about energy policy, sponsored by UM’s Humphrey Institute and its Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. Dr. Eric Ostermeier writes the CSPG’s Smart Politics blog and extended the invitation to me. You will see little of me in today’s show, but get the chance to hear Senator Coleman speak on one of the biggest issues in this election in a special 75-minute appearance. I’ll mostly participate in chat, while producing the netcast.

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