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February 8, 2008

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Sojourners magazine's Jim Wallis says this week's primary vote results suggest the U.S. is on the brink of "a great awakening." Musician Kenny G explains how he comes up with a song and tells the story of his first Johnny Carson appearance.


Jim Wallis

Jim Wallis

Jim Wallis

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A commentator on ethics and public life, Jim Wallis spent his student years in the civil rights and antiwar movements and founded Sojourners magazine as a Christian commitment to social justice. In '95, he helped form Call to Renewal, a national federation of churches, denominations and faith-based organizations across the political spectrum, working to overcome poverty. Wallis offers regular commentary and analysis for radio and TV, and his columns appear in various major newspapers.


 

Kenny G

Kenny G

Kenny G

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Acclaimed as the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, Kenny G is also in the Guinness Book of World Records for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. Skilled in playing several instruments, he started playing professionally with Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra in '76 and went on to release many solo albums, collaborate with famous singers and win a bevy of awards. His new release, "Rhythm and Romance," is his first album of original material since '02.