Keith Olbermann to interview Valerie Plame

[cal04]

On behalf of People For the American Way and Political Clout Productions, we are proud to invite you to be present for an historic first, as an extraordinary public servant, Valerie Plame, is interviewed by a champion of the First Amendment, Keith Olbermann, host of MSNBC's "Countdown."

On Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th St. in New York City, Valerie Plame will make the first public appearance since the beginning of the Scooter Libby trial to discuss her life, her career, and the personal battle she and her husband, Ambassador Joseph Wilson are fighting against the most powerful officials in the nation. It is a battle they are waging largely alone, a battle the Congress of the United States would not join, a battle that the news media shied away from, a battle few have the courage to fight.

It's appropriate that her first public interview will be conducted by Keith Olbermann, a journalist who himself has demonstrated great courage and a profound sense of public duty. The MSNBC Countdown host challenged the abuses of power as few others did when a single party controlled the White House and Congress. In his "Special Comments," Olbermann has had the courage to speak truth to power.

It should be a remarkable evening as these two defenders of the First Amendment sit down together in the Tishman Auditorium on March 17 at 7:00 p.m. The Tishman is a small auditorium and tickets are limited. This private invitation is being sent to PFAW supporters before we offer seats to the general public.



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[AlCzervik]

1. wow!!!!

[milkyway]

7. Wow is right. Tickets are $150!

[AlCzervik]

10. i'd pay for it.

[Cassandra]

11. I was hot to get one until I saw the price.

Ouch!!!

[exlrrp]

19. You have to pay to hear the truth

These are the Bush years

[babylonsister]

2. Whoa, to be a fly on that wall! I hope someone tapes it! nt

[AlCzervik]

4. hopefully it will air on cspan.

[MelissaB]

12. C-Span email address and phone # for those interested

Suggest Events: Submit a public event that you think C-SPAN should cover - [e-mail]

C-SPAN TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Main Number: [phone]
(I'm not sure if this is the one we need or not, but I think we need to call and email.)

[AlCzervik]

13. thanks, emailing now.

[cui bono]

26. Or maybe MSNBC will air it. They might own the rights to any broadcast.

They can make more money for the ads that run during it.

[Mind_your_head]

3. self-delete

[proud patriot]

5. Ohhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh ! ! ! ! !

:headbang:

[Cass]

6. This is one huge interview for KO!! I hope this gets videotaped.

Wow.

[City Lights]

8. Sweeeet!

:thumbsup:

[bleever]

9. Remarkable indeed.

Way to go, KO.

And my admiration for the Wilsons is profound.

[Catherine Vincent]

14. Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Go Keith!!:toast:

[BeatleBoot]

15. I'm Sorry, But She is SOOOO Smokin'

Damn!

[madrchsod]

16. i will agree with you on that!

she tops all the bond girls

[LaPera]

17. People for the America Way!

Love them and support them.

[SharonRB]

18. This is amazing!

Wish I were going to be in New York.

[ms liberty]

20. K&R and CSPAN emailed! This is sooo hugh!!11!!!1! I'm series!

And I'm not casting asparagus, either!

This is big - KO got this interview, not anyone from 60 minutes, or 20/20, or Dateline; none of the so-called heavy-hitting journalists. And you know they all had probably been trying like crazy. This is a real feather in KO's cap, and it puts him in a whole 'nother category. I'm so happy for Keith - Congratulations, Keith Olbermann! And I'm happy for us, the people - because Ms. Plame is going to be interviewed by someone who will focus on the real issues of this story! And I'm happy for Ms. Plame and Amb. Wilson, because they'll be treated with the respect they deserve, and not get slimed and innuendoed throughout the interview!

I'm just plain 'ole happy!

[B Calm]

21. Wish I could see this..

[PhilipShore]

22. Kick

:nopity:

[La_Fourmi_Rouge]

23. Helluva "get". Priceless.

I am sure Keith will approach this in his usual keen, incisive manner - direct and to the point. I will be hanging on every word of the interview. "How did you feel when you realized your cover was blown? How many phone calls did you make in the following 24 hours? How many friends and contacts' lives have been lost or disrupted in the aftermath?" The script writes itself.

[yodermon]

24. Hopefully, hopefully,

he'll be able to ask her how she feels about "Scooter Libby, CONVICTED FELON."

Wouldn't that be sweet.

On a more serious note: I would really love to hear about the CPD work she was doing, and how/to what extent it was disrupted by her (and B&J's) blown cover. She probably is not at liberty to say much, but at least some flavor would be nice. Some confirmation & validation of some of the ideas put forth on DU over the past 3 yrs would be just peachy.

[Janice325]

25. Wow, that is great! Kudos to Keith!!!

If if lived anywhere near there I'd try to go in spite of the ticket price.
I hope it's taped or something.
k&r for the wonderful Mr. Olbermann.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

27. Awesome! And Who Better To Do It? Can't Wait And Thanks For The Head's Up!

[in_cog_ni_to]

28. Would someone remind me, PLEASE? I'll forget. I know I will. Especially if it's on a Saturday.

OMG...that is going to be so good!:bounce:

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

33. There may be post or two here as we get closer to it.

:woohoo: :-) MKJ

can't believe I had to edit a smiley!

[Liberal In Texas]

29. That's going to be great! Can't wait to see it (on tape of course.) n/t

[SalmonChantedEvening]

30. I hear freeper heads exploding already

This should be historic...

Thanks cal04!!

:hi: :pals:

[JNelson6563]

31. I couldn't possibly be more interested!!

Holy cow! Score a mighty big one for KO. :toast: :bowdown: :notworthy:

Julie

[immoderate]

32. What? No Barbara Walters?

Just kidding.

--IMM

[Cabcere]

34. That's awesome!

I wish I could be there to see it - I'm sure it will be amazing. :loveya:

[colorado_ufo]

35. Way to go, Big KO!

Really,really wish I were in New York for this! Hope that they tape it and sell the tapes/DVDs.