Today on NewsTalk, Politico’s Laura McGann offered analysis of the deal Congressional Democrats and Republicans reached on an extension of the payroll tax holiday.

Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler discussed the foreclosure settlement, and what it means for individual homeowners.

And Ed Smith, the head of the DC firefighters union, talked about tension between DC’s fire chief and the rank and file.

WATCH today’s interviews here: :

Thursday at 10am: DC CFO Natwar Gandhi, Councilman Marion Barry and a puppy that was saved from an Arkansas puppy mill.