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BBC Chief Washington correspondent Matt Frei sits down with five of America's key decision-makers.
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DR LESTER CRAWFORD
Sunday 13 August 2006 1.15am-1.45am (Sat night)
Obesity is now officially an epidemic in the United States. Dr Lester Crawford, the acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, discusses America's over-eating habits.
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RICK WAGONER
Monday 14 August 1.40am-2.10am (Sun night)
As CEO of General Motors, the world's largest car company, Rick Wagoner is responsible for selling more than five million cars in America last year. Wagoner discusses America's love affair with its cars and the environmental impact. As the foreign competition grows, and company healthcare costs spiral, how can US business remain competitive?
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RAYMOND KELLY
Tuesday 15 August 1.40am-2.10am (Mon night)
The Commissioner of the New York Police Department, Raymond Kelly, talks about the city's recovery from 9/11 and the NYPD's impressive record in cutting crime. Homicides are at a 40-year low and auto crime is down eight per cent. But is the price of tough policing a burgeoning prison population?
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GARY BALD
Wednesday 16 August 1.20am-1.50am (Tue night)
Gary Bald heads the FBI counter terrorism division and is responsible for FBI terrorism investigations worldwide. He explains how the FBI has reformed since 9/11 and its new powers under the US Patriot Act. Can the war on terror ever be won without compromising the freedoms of US citizens?
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RICK WARREN
Thursday 17 August 1.40am-2.10am (Wed night)
Rick Warren is the founding pastor of the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California - America's fastest growing church. Warren's book, The Purpose-Driven Life, has sold 20 million copies. Political and business leaders are turning to Warren for counsel. An evangelical Christian, Rick Warren explains his eternal message and his hopes for a spiritual revival across America. |
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