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OUTFRONT: Should Principals Be Armed? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Reihan Salam and John Avlon discuss Arizona AG’s support of arming principals.

Map Of Gun Permit Holders Sparks Outrage; Release Of Newspaper Staff Addresses (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain, Alina Cho, Ron Brownstein, and Ali Velshi talks with blogger Christopher Fountain about releasing the home addresses of Journal-News employees that created an interactive map of gun permit holders.

The Devil Wears Prada Meets Washington D.C. In New Book Titled “Capitol Hell” (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain, Ali Velshi, Ron Brownstein talk with the authors Alicia Long and Jayne Jones the authors of “Capitol Hell.”

OUTFRONT: Top 5 Political Fumbles Of 2012 (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Ana Navarro, Tom Shillue and John Avlon discuss the “Top 5 Political Fumbles” of 2012.

STARTING POINT: Roland Martin’s Shibori Pocket Square And Ali Velshi’s Colorful Socks (VIDEO)

Roland Martin shows off his Shibori pocket square and Ali Velshi’s displays his colorful socks.

John Rogers Calls State Of Diversity In Financial Industry ‘Appalling’

Source: Shia Kapos / Crain’s Chicago Business In a discussion about diversity, John Rogers, the founder and CEO of Ariel Investments, was unusually outspoken. “The state of diversity in the finance industry is appalling. Ninety-nine percent of leaders talk a big game (about promoting diversity), but in places like Chicago, we have gone backwards. We’re [...]

Pres. Obama Fighting With The GOP Over His Cabinet Nominees; Reaction To Sen. Mike Crapo’s DUI Arrest (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Joe Johns, Lisa Sylvester and Republican Strategist Alice Stewart discuss President Obama fighting with Republicans over his cabinet nominees. Plus Sen. Mike Crapo’s surprising DUI arrest.

Ex-President George H.W. Bush In Intensive Care

Source: Ramit Plushnick-Masti / AP / The Washington Post HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after suffering “a series of setbacks,” including a stubborn fever, his spokesman said. In a brief email Wednesday, Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman in Houston, said the 88-year-old former leader [...]

ESPN: Nets Fire Avery Johnson (VIDEO)

Source: Mike Mazzeo / ESPN The Brooklyn Nets have relieved Avery Johnson of his coaching duties, general manager Billy King announced Thursday. P.J. Carlesimo has been named the interim coach, a source told ESPN. Johnson, who was in the final year of his contract, was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for October and [...]

Washington Watch with Roland Martin, 12.23.12, Video Podcast

At the top of our agenda this week: the President demands action on gun violence in the wake of the Newtown massacre of innocent children. Rejecting the violent gun culture, better home training and better mental health services are also on the table. In the “Washington Watch” roundtable, Michelle Bernard, president and CEO of the [...]