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Here's who is on the weekend shows this week:

TPT's Almanac:

Guests will include Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan talking about H1N1... and Minneapolis Schools Superintendent Bill Green discussing the district's proposed restructuring plan.

WCCO's Sunday Morning:

Congressman Keith Ellison on Dinner with President Barack Obama, Arrest of Darfur Protest, Youth Violence Protection Forum and more...

Joel Hoekstra, Minnesota Monthly Editor on the May Feature "Top Doctors for Women"

David Preisler, Executive Director of the Minnesota Pork Growers Association on H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

Pam Donato, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers on Stamp Out Hunger Event happening on May 9

Mary Kay Bailey with the Family Housing Fund: City of Minneapolis wants to their neighborhood websites, talking about rebuilding the image of neighborhoods especially after all the foreclosures.

KSTP's At Issue:

Sara Janecek, Cathie Hartnett and Dave Thompson talking about the open Senate seat, possible tax increases, the Governor's low approval rating and... of course... Rep. Michele Bachmann's comments on swine flu.

On the National Scene:

ABC

THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS - Topics: Justice David Souters plans to resign at the end of this term, the future of the Supreme Court, how the Obama administration will handle this additional challenge, and who is likely to fill Souter's seat. Guests: Sens. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Senate Judiciary Committee chairman; and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. Topics: the government's response to the H1N1 "swine flu" virus, the potential economic impact, and the nation's future pandemic preparedness. Guests: Newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; and acting CDC Director Richard Besser.

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C-SPAN

10 a.m. NEWSMAKERS - Interview with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

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CBS

FACE THE NATION WITH BOB SCHIEFFER - Tlopics: Interview with Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania on his switch from the Repub lican to Democratic party; swine flu, with Acting Director Richard Besser of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

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CNN

9 a.m. STATE OF THE UNION WITH JOHN KING - Topics: Supreme court, with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.; GOP future, with House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; swine flu, with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, HHS Secretary Kahtleen Sebelius, and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Richard Besser.

1 p.m. FAREED ZAKARIA GPS - Topics: Afghanistan, Iraq, foreign policy, with Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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FOX

FOX NEWS SUNDAY - Topic: Swine Flu, where the U.S. stands now, central public health and travel concerns. Guests: Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Richard Besser, Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics: State of the GOP, Senator Specter's switching parties, the U.S. economy and the Administrations budget. Guests: Sens. Dick Durbin, D-IIll., Majority Whip, and John Ensign, R-Nev., Republican Policy Committee Chairman. Additional guest: Christopher Buckley, son of William F. Buckley Jr.

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NBC

MEET THE PRESS - Topics: Swine flu, with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Richard Besser; Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discussing his switch from the Republican to Democratic party.