mmMmorning! On the menu this morning is Iraq, Olympic protests, and the Pennsylvania Primary. This evening, 60 Minutes wonders if corruption in Iraq is killing American soldiers, and CNN is having faith-based special with the Presidential candidates. What are you talking about over breakfast?

Washington Journal: 7:00 am – Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls. 7:30 am – Josh Kraushaar, The Politico, Reporter. 8:30 am – Joaquim Von Braun, Int’l Food Policy Research Institute, Director General. 9:00 am – Bruce Klingner, Heritage Foundation, CIA Korea Issue Group, Former Deputy Chief (1996-2001). 9:30 am – Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls. Link to Submit Guest Questions.

ABC’s This Week: Former President Jimmy Carter, in Nepal to observe their elections, will discuss that country’s transistion to democracy; Iraq; his upcoming trip to the Middle East; the 2008 Democratic race. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley discusses Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker ’s report to Congress on the war in Iraq. Roundtable: Mark Halperin, Time Magazine, Donna Brazile, Torie Clarke, George Will.

CBS’ Face The Nation: Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Speaker of the House. Topics: Iraq, Olympics, and Presidential Politics.

CNN’s Late Edition: Senate Foreign Relations committee members Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE), Sen. Richard Luger (R-IN) discuss Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker’s report to Congress. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Obama supporter; Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) McCain supporter. Hoshar Zebari Iraqi Foreign Minster.

Fox News Sunday: Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD), Obama supporter v and a Mayor Michael Nutter (D-Phila), Clinton supporter. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek on a boycott of the Olympic Games. Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals.

NBC’s Meet The Press: James Carville (D), Mary Matalin (R), Mike Murphy (R), Bob Shrum (D). "With less than 10 days to the Pennsylvania primary, we will devote the full hour to insights and analysis on Decision 2008 with four of the sharpest minds in politics"

Chris Matthews: David Brooks, New York Times; Kelly O’Donnell, NBC News; Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune; Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times.

60 Minutes: State Of Corruption: Corruption in Iraq is so entrenched that militia groups known to target U.S. troops control some of Iraq’s ministries and have used those government funds and resources to kill Americans. Steve Kroft reports. The Kanzius Machine: Leukemia patient John Kanzius wants to see the promising machine he invented that kills cancer cells go into clinical trials and maybe help other people beat a disease he probably won’t. Lesley Stahl reports. El Sistema: Through a system of early training and local orchestras, Venezuela has not only provided an uplifting musical experience for its at-risk youth, but also developed an orchestra that is world famous. Bob Simon reports.

CSPAN’s Q&A: Historian Gordon Wood discusses his new book "The Purpose of the Past: Reflections on the Uses of History." This book is a collection of his reviews of works by other historians. He examines the works of such historians as David McCullough, Barbara Tuchman, David Herbert Donald, and David Hackett Fischer, among many others.

CNN’s The Compassion Forum: The presidential candidates forum will focus on "five key issues to folks of faith: domestic and international poverty, global AIDS, climate change, genocide in Darfur, and human rights and torture." Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have both confirmed that they will participate. Sen. John McCain has thus far declined the invitation, which is still open. Sponsored by the Faith in Public Life. 8 pm ET.

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