As states across the country tally the first votes in the critical 2008 elections, how certain can we be that the people casting ballots are eligible voters? Daren Bakst says we would have a much higher degree of certainty if potential voters were required to show photo identification at poll sites. He?ll discuss the topic in the next Carolina Journal Radio.

If you?ve ever considered the U.S. health care system to be similar to ?an extortion-like protection scheme,? you?ll be interested in the thoughts of Clark Havighurst, professor emeritus at the Duke University Law School.

Plus fans of political humor will have another chance to hear the wit and wisdom of P.J. O?Rourke, who will discuss his recent book, On The Wealth of Nations.

We?ll also hear an update on efforts to approve a street gang prevention bill in the General Assembly, and Chad Adams will join Donna Martinez for another edition of Locker Room Talk, a showcase of some of the best recent blogs from this forum.