WBZ TONIGHT

Here is the list of topics I am considering for tonight's show on WBZ-Boston:

Is the Fox hit show "American Idol" suspect? ABC News is scheduled to air an interview tonight of a disgruntled former contestant who alleges, among other things, that he had an affair with Paula Abdul, who serves as a judge on the program. While I don't watch the show, my wife and daughter never miss it, and it is extremely popular around the country. Could it be that the contest itself is rigged (like the old 50s quiz shows), or is this just an isolated incident involving either a lying former contestant or a lying current judge?

Massachusetts Democrats are poised to add an explicit support of gay marriage to their party platform. Is this a wise political move?

Were the necons right about Iraq after all? Are the American people losing their resolve to stay the course in Iraq? Is the insurgency lashing out because they are losing? Thomas Friedman believes that might be the case. Here is another concurring opinion. Are journalists helping the terrorists with their coverage? Are their lessons from U.S. history to guide us in Iraq?

Are we dropping the ball on Iran? Michael Ledeen thinks so.

Why are we going after marijuana use more robustly in the war on drugs?

I may concentrate on one of these issues, or bring them all up during the show. You can catch the program from Midnight to 5 AM on WBZ, which can be found at 1030 on the AM dial.