Governor Howard Dean, M.D. Guest Hosts 'Topic A with Tina Brown'

Released: Aug 5, 2004 2:49 PM

JOINING GOVERNOR DEAN ARE 'THE DAILY SHOW'S' JON STEWART, ACTOR/COMEDIAN MARGARET CHO; NPR RADIO HOST TAVIS SMILEY; SYNDICATED RADIO HOST TOM LEYKIS; CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE KEVIN SHELLEY AND AUTHOR/DIGITAL ACTIVIST
BEV HARRIS

THIS WEEK ON TOPIC A WITH TINA BROWN SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH AT 8 PM AND 11 PM ET

Governor Howard Dean, M.D. is Tina's special guest host on this week's "Topic A with Tina Brown."

The upcoming election, the electronic voting system and the potential for lost votes and computer hacking are of great concern to many Americans. Joining Governor Dean to discuss the E-voting issue are Author/Digital Activist Bev Harris and California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley. Harris will also demonstrate how easy it is to access and hack into a computer and the ominous implications of the E-voting system.

Also, Dean will be joined by "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart for a one-on-one discussion about the success of his Comedy Central program with the 25 and under set; the approach his show takes to the news, their spin on the media at large, and of course, Stewart's jabs at Dean on the campaign trail.

And, in a roundtable discussion about the issue of race in this country is Tavis Smiley, NPR radio host and syndicated radio host Tom Leykis discuss recent comments about the black family made by actor Bill Cosby at a Rainbow Coalition event.

In addition, outspoken Actor/Comedian Margaret Cho will talk to Dean about her widely anticipated stand up tour, "State of Emergency," which launches next month.

"I am delighted to be stepping in for Tina this week. This is an opportunity to speak about issues that can change this country," said Dean. "I am glad to have this opportunity to discuss topics that are of relevance to all Americans."

WHAT: Airing weekly on Sunday, Topic A with Tina Brown features an unexpected and eclectic mix of smart, topical, A-list guests to exchange ideas about the state of American business, politics, culture and entertainment.

WHEN: Sundays at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Contacts:
Julie Rothman (201) 735-4722, Director, Public Relations, CNBC
Laura Gross (802) 318-6853, Communications Director, Governor Howard Dean



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