Today, on the Ed Morrissey Show (3 pm ET), I’m back from California and on live with Jim Geraghty of Campaign Spot. Jim and I will discuss the latest unemployment numbers and how they don’t quite add up, as the rate went lower while more jobs have been lost. We’ll be sure to flag anything that looks fishy to The White House Office of Snitchery, of course. And what’s the story with Mel Martinez? Tune in and find out!

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