Program Highlights for the Week of November 16, 2009

Next week’s schedule deals us a hand of “21” – not to mention New Jersey’s Governor-Elect, New York’s Governor, and even more winning highlights on your favorite WOR programs.  Here’s a sneak-peak:

 MONDAY:

• New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie is considering declaring a state of emergency in New Jersey due to the economy.  He’ll explain why when he speaks with John Gambling.  Plus, is New Jersey getting dirtier?
• Taking the temperature of the car industry — this week, General Motors will present its first quarterly financial update since emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year.  Susan Doherty, General Motors Vice President of Sales, discusses the data with John Gambling.
• John Gambling takes a look back at the weekend’s sports action with Len Berman.  Plus, Len tells John about his new book, “The Greatest Moments in Sports!”
• Actress Penelope Cruz shares lunch with Joan Hamburg and chats about her new film, “Broken Embraces,” and her upcoming role in the movie “Nine.”  Why did she lock herself in a hotel room before filming the movie?
• Steve Malzberg talks with Adm. Jeremiah Denton about his plight at the infamous Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War.
• Fox News Channel legal analyst Lis Wiehl takes on Steve Malzberg on the day’s top stories in the Malzberg Counter-Punch!

 TUESDAY:

• What happens away from the cameras when a comic is on tour?  Kathy Griffin shares her secrets with John Gambling!
• And you thought YOUR job was bad?  You won’t when you hear some of the employment “opportunities” Mike Rowe shares with John Gambling this morning!
• Joan Hamburg broadcasts live from New York’s famed 21 Club!  Her guests include actress/singer Andrea Macovicci, Lowes Hotels CEO Jonathan Tisch, and internationally-renowned author Barbara Taylor Bradford!
• Steve Malzberg talks with Washington Times National Security writer Bill Gertz about the continuing investigation into Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s attack on Fort Hood.

WEDNESDAY:

• The holiday season starts NEXT WEEK!  Andrea Immer, host of Fine Living Television’s “Simply Wine,” joins Joan Hamburg to share recommendations of the best wines to complement your holiday meals!
• Bobbi Brown talks with Joan Hamburg – the makeup artist to the stars and successful business owner is now a children’s book author with her dad!!!

THURSDAY:

• Can the New York State budget be straightened out?  Get the latest DIRECT from Albany as Governor David Paterson chats with John Gambling!
• Joan Hamburg broadcasts live from one of New Jersey’s most-famous theaters, the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn!  Among her guests are Tony-award winner Harriet Harris, who is currently starring in the Paper Mill’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s “On The Town.”  Plus, Montego Glover from Broadway’s hit show “Memphis” chats with Joan!

 FRIDAY:

• What are this weekend’s can’t-miss sports events?  Take a look ahead as John Gambling talks with veteran New York sports reporter Len Berman!