Today on NewsTalk we talked with American University professor and author Allan Lichtman about President Obama's trip to Israel.

He also discussed his new book "FDR and the Jews."

And next week the Supreme Court willl hear arguments on the legal challenge to Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex unions. Ken Jost of CQ Press joined us with a preview.

DC voters head to the polls next month to select a new councilmember. Political Strategist Doug Sloan talked about the 7 candidates vying for the seat once held by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Watch today' show below.

Friday at 10am: Prince George's County School Board Chairwoman Verjeana Jacobs