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Larry Bell, columnist and professor at the University of Houston, discusses his most recent book, "Climate of Corruption: Politics and Power Behind the Global Warming Hoax" and why wind and solar energy are not effective solutions for America's energy concerns.

Robert Goldberg, the author of "Tabloid Medicine: How the Internet Is Being Used to Hijack Medical Science for Fear and Profit" reveals how the media, trial attorneys, anti-industry activists, and politicians work together to create a shadow campaign of doubt and fear about the safety of medical treatments; and how the Internet is used to scare the public and hide a political agenda, while preying on people’s insecurities to the ultimate detriment of both the individual and public health. Mr. Goldberg also investigates the rise of the “instant expert,” and shows how this new style of medical debate allows sensationalism and celebrity status to outweigh science and knowledge.

William Davis Eaton, attorney, author and former professor at the University of California at Berkley, discusses his book, "Liberal Betrayal of America and the Tea Party Firestorm," and the movement's role in American politics.

British journalist Melanie Phillips joins Take AIM to continue the discussion about her latest book, "The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle over God, Truth and Power." Ms. Phillips' columns appear in the Daily Mail and her commentaries can also be read on her blog at the Spectator website (spectator.co.uk). She received the Orwell Prize for journalism in 1996, and is the author of several books, including "Londonistan," "The Ascent of Woman," "America's Social Revolution," "The Sex-Change Society," and "All Must Have Prizes."

British journalist Melanie Phillips joins Take AIM to discuss her new book, "The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle over God, Truth and Power." Ms. Phillips' columns appear in the Daily Mail and her commentaries can also be read on her blog at the Spectator website (spectator.co.uk). She received the Orwell Prize for journalism in 1996, and is the author of several books, including "Londonistan," "The Ascent of Woman," "America's Social Revolution," "The Sex-Change Society," and "All Must Have Prizes."

William "Bill" McGowan Takes AIM at the state of American journalism in his latest book, "Gray Lady Down: What the Decline and Fall of The New York Times Means for America." McGowan, an award-winning journalist, is the author of "Coloring the News: How Political Correctness Has Corrupted American Journalism," and "Only Man is Vile: The Tragedy of Sri Lanka."

William "Bill" McGowan Takes AIM at the state of American journalism in his latest book, "Gray Lady Down: What the Decline and Fall of The New York Times Means for America." McGowan, an award-winning journalist, is the author of "Coloring the News: How Political Correctness Has Corrupted American Journalism," and "Only Man is Vile: The Tragedy of Sri Lanka."

Kenneth R. Timmerman joins Take AIM to discuss Iran and what the U.S. is and isn’t doing to contain or defeat the current regime, his Nov. 17 Washington Times column, and ongoing issues surrounding the Ground Zero mosque.

Jed Babbin, former deputy undersecretary of defense under President George H.W. Bush, joins Take AIM on Veterans Day to discuss last week’s elections, Obama’s policies toward the military, and the state of conservative media. Babbin, the author of "Inside the Asylum: Why the United Nations and Europe are Worse Than You Think," "How Obama is Transforming America's Military from Superpower to Paper Tiger," and "In the Words of Our Enemies," is a weekly contributor to the American Spectator. Link to his Nov. 1 column: http://spectator.org/archives/2010/11/01/the-broder-doctrine

Former Sen. Bob Smith (R-N.H.), discusses the outcome of Tuesday's election results and how the Republican takeover of the House and gains in the Senate and Governors races is going to impact heath care legislation, redistricting, and the 2012 presidential election.

Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow and manager of the civil justice reform initiative at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, discusses concerns about the integrity of this year's elections.

In her book, "Cirque Du Salahi: Be Careful Who You Trust," Diane Dimond takes on the mainstream media and their portrayal of the Salahis as the "White House Gatecrashers."

Buzz Patterson will discuss his most recent book, "Conduct Unbecoming:How Barack Obama is Destroying the Military and Endangering Our Security" that was released on Sept. 7. Lt. Col. Robert “Buzz” Patterson, U.S. Air Force (Retired), is the author of two New York Times best sellers, "Dereliction of Duty: The Eyewitness Account of How Bill Clinton Compromised America’s National Security," and "Reckless Disregard: How Liberal Democrats Undercut Our Military, Endanger Our Soldiers, and Jeopardize Our Security;" the books were released in 2003 and 2004, respectively.

Rochelle Schweizer, author of "She's the Boss: The Disturbing Truth About Nancy Pelosi," reveals the story behind Pelosi's political life -- from Baltimore to San Francisco and on to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. where she's been Speaker of the House since 2007 and has become the most powerful woman in American politics today.

Garland S. Tucker III joins Take AIM to discuss his book, "The High Tide of American Conservatism: Davis, Coolidge and the 1924 Election," and why he believes Coolidge, who receives little notoriety, was pivotal in shaping the modern-Conservative movement.