My thanks to Joe Anderson for doing a fine job keeping Prebil's chair warm the last three days.  I'm looking forward to hearing more from Joe in the coming months on AM 1500.  Thursday 12/10 we welcome Star Tribune columnist Gail Rosenblum to the station, as she will join me for two hours  from 9-11.  I'm a huge fan of Gail's columns, and her insight on the issues of the day will no doubt be compelling.  Pastor Kelly Webb will step in early and join me for the last two hours of the program tomorrow.

Friday 12/11, we welcome former long-time 5 Eyewittness News anchor Randy Meyer.  Randy's back in town after being the main man on MSNBC the past few years.  Randy has a unique take on the issues, and I think we'll all enjoy catching up with an old friend.

Prebil is back on Monday, and my last day for 2009 will be December 22nd, as I saved up enough vacation time to take my first long holiday break since college.  I'm very excited to spend some time with my girls while we all enjoy the holidays together.

Talk to you in the morning.