I will be sitting in for Steve Leveille on WBZ-AM in Boston tonight and tomorrow night from Midnight to 5 AM. Tonight, I am looking at the following topics for discussion:

Are we in a recession? What can, or should, be done about it by the Federal Government? If it persists into next year, which candidate (Obama, Clinton or McCain) would be best able to deal with it?

Should Massachusetts allow casino gambling?

Is the surge in Iraq working? Is it just a temporary solution? Should U.S. forces stay as long as it takes to stabilize Iraq, or get out ASAP, or get out slowly?

Which Democrat would be better able to defeat John McCain? Right now, the new Zogby poll and the latest Rasmussen poll show McCain ahead against either candidate. Is America ready to elect an African-America as President? A woman? Can Democrats come up with a nominee without a brokered convention? If you are a Clinton supporter, can you support Obama if he wins the nomination? If you are an Obama supporter, could you support Clinton if she pulls it out?

Do you believe Obama when he says he did not know about his pastor's more controversial remarks? Mark Steyn has some thoughts on the matter.

If something else comes up, I'll certainly include it, and I welcome your phone calls tonight at 617-254-1030.