Today, on the Ed Morrissey Show (3 pm ET), King Banaian joins us to give us his analysis of the economic policies of the Obama administration. We’ll also rely on King’s experience in central Asia to get his perspective on Iran and the protests, and we will also talk about The Stoning of Soraya M, the brilliant new film that opens next Friday. Be sure to tune in!

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