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Today, a very special episode of The Lunch...

Rob and Will are on summer vacation, so it's time to step into the Political Lunch time machine for a look back at the highlights (and lowlights) of the 2008 campaign. Today we'll go all the way back to June, 2007, to revisit the PL Team's coverage of the first Republican Primary debate in New Hampshire.

It's the final Lunch before Summer Vacation, and it looks like Congress will head home next week without anything resembling a healthcare reform plan. Also: Palin's post-gov debut (or not), a new plan for Afghanistan, bad news for Lou Dobbs, and much more! Stay tuned next week for highlights from the Political Lunch vault!

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will examine the idea of an Iraqi Air Force: should the US give jets to the Iraqis? ALSO: could more US Troops be heading home from Iraq sooner than expected? (And yes, we have to talk about healthcare reform. It's good for you.)

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will take a look at Palin's parting shots, Bernanke's media blitz, and Sotomayor's big day. ALSO: How will health care reform affect YOU?

It's time to wonk out with a PL policy tutorial. In today's episode, Rob and Will cover the health care reform debate from top to bottom: what might change, what it might cost, and how we might pay for it.

Today on The Lunch, Will kicks off a week dedicated to health care reform. The President's pushing, the GOP is pushing back, and we'll bring you the basics on what exactly they're planning to reform. ALSO: Is the US military back in the foreign prison building business?

There was plenty of serious business to cover on Capitol Hill this week, what with the SCOTUS hearings, the health care debate, and the continuing economic decline. Your reward for staying on top of all that comes at the end of today's show, with a look back at Al Franken's first crack at the US Senate from 1991.

Today on The Lunch, some surprising news on the push for health care reform: approval today of a bill in one Senate committee. But there's still a long way to go, and nothing's for certain. Unlike, say, the SCOTUS nomination hearings, which seem like mostly a sure thing at this point. ALSO: Hillary's back!

On a day that should have been all about Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, we're instead focused on new revelations about clandestine intelligence programs during the Bush era, including a secret program run by VP Cheney without Senate oversight. And yes, we cover the confirmation hearings as well.

In your weekly wrap-up, Will and Rob preview the SCOTUS hearings next week, introduce the New GM, recap the week's policy progress (or lack thereof), and cover the poll numbers that Mitt Romney probably won't believe.

Today's Lunch includes what could be the most surprising Sarah Palin headline ever. ALSO: Did North Korea hack US government computers, and what happened today at the G8?

What on earth is Sarah Palin doing? Why doesn't Biden read from the script? And who is really running Moscow? That and more in this dynamite episode.

Today on the Lunch, the longest running story in the history of the show comes to an end. Minnesota now officially has two Senators. Were there any surprises? Don't hold your breath. ALSO: Sanford just keeps spilling...

Today's Lunch starts the week with a look at the Supreme Court decision that propelled Sonia Sotomayor back into the headlines. With two weeks until confirmation hearings begin, will this latest decision derail her chances? ALSO: What's up with South Carolina Republicans?

The weekly 10-in-3 starts with Sanford, ends with Reagan, and has some Cheney, Specter, Biden and Michael Jackson in the middle. It's been a big week, so don't miss this one!

After disappearing for six days, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has resurfaced. Turns out he wasn't hiking the Appalachian Trali, so where was he, and did his press conference this afternoon miss the point? ALSO: What are the Republicans calling President Obama's health insurance overhaul plan?

President Obama tries to walk the tightrope on his response to the Iran election controversy, while Democrats in Congress try to walk away from an expensive health insurance proposal. ALSO: The story behind the Ensign confession.

Today on The Lunch, Rob Millis covers clandestine healthcare strategy, the worst thing a Nevada Senator has ever done, more heat for the NSA and some ninja moves from the President.

Today, as Iran erupts in protest over the presidential election, President Obama is facing protests of his own from doctors opposed to his plan for a government run health insurance program. Can these crucial critics be convinced, or will they just add strength to the GOP argument?

In this week's Friday wrap-up, Rob and Will cover Palin's ongoing presence in the headlines, a congressional crackdown on tobacco, surprising comments from John McCain, ambassadorship handouts from the Oval Office, and a big check for Al Franken.

President Obama returned this week from a successful trip overseas to find a full domestic agenda for the months ahead. Today Rob and Will take a look at the debate over health care reform and the administration's push to prioritize stimulus spending.

Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will look at the latest tape from everyone's favorite cave dweller, Osama bin Laden. Will his latest threats against America overshadow President Obama's tour of Arab nations? ALSO: Has the GOP made its point as far as the Supreme Court nominee is concerned?

General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today, beginning the long, slow road back to profitability for the once-great company. Hopefully New GM doesn't turn out like New Coke...

In today's weekly wrap-up, Rob and Will look at the GOP's leadership vacuum, the Sotomayor strategy, the outlook on China's climate plans, the new focus on cybersecurity, and George W. Bush's fond remembrances.

Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will introduce President Obama's Supreme Court nominee: Sonia Sotomayor. Does the GOP have a chance to stop her confirmation, or are the hearings just a formality?

Before the long weekend, Rob and Will look back at the week in politics. How, exactly, will Obama close Gitmo? Who, exactly, is Dick Cheney arguing with? And what, exactly, is Norm Coleman hoping to accomplish?

Yesterday, democrats in Congress said they won't give the President 0-million to close Guantanamo. But does that mean they disagree with his plan, or do they just want to hear more? ALSO: The GOP chief says the page has turned, but has it? And what's going on with your credit cards?

Rob and Will start another week at The Lunch with a look back at the more surprising elements of the President's controversial speech at Notre Dame on Sunday. ALSO: Why are so many democrats so cranky these days?

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will tackle the Friday ten, including another surprise from the White House, more GOP infighting, Pelosi's self-defense, controversy at Notre Dame, and much more!

Today on The Lunch, Health care and torture: two issues or just one? Both are being debated on Capitol Hill this week, and already the White House is backing away from its investigation of Bush-era interrogation policies. As for health care reform, can anyone spare 00 billion?

Today's 10-in-3 includes an update on unemployment, some Democratic grumbling, a fly-by photo, and a big deal over a little mustard.

Today at the White House, President Obama meets with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to enlist greater support in the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Meanwhile, over on Capitol Hill, the Democrats try to keep it together.

The Lunch starts the week with a look at the continuing woes for Detroit automakers. Is GM now following Chrysler into bankruptcy? ALSO: You'd better close that account in the Caymans...

After a long week, Rob and Will examine the news of an impending Justice departure, the fallout from Specter's change of parties, Joe Biden's 101st day gaffe, and much more!

Today was supposed to be all about the President's first hundred days in office AND the two year anniversary of Political Lunch, but then Arlen Specter had to go and ruin all the fun (mostly for the GOP).

Everyone's talking about swine flu today, but what do the Feds have to say about the possible pandemic? ALSO: The budget process could finally wrap-up this week, but not if some unhappy Republicans have their way.

Today's Lunch covers all the bases: more on the torture memos, more violence in Iraq, more ideas on climate change, more rancor over health care, and more talk about... secession?

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will explore President Obama's statement yesterday in which he seemed to open the door for prosecution of Bush administration officials involved with torture. Is that likely to happen? ALSO: Did Congresswoman Jane Harman collude with Israeli spies?

You've got a full plate for Lunch today: Obama and Chavez with the handshake heard round the world, the Bush extras with plenty of say, the energy committee with some new ideas, and the first real Cabinet meeting (minus one).

It's tax day, and conservative groups across the country are marking the occasion with Tea Parties to protest what they see as the President's policies of higher taxes and spending. The Big Question? Can the GOP capitalize on that movement?

Today, further evidence that Political Lunch is the most influential political news show on the Web! (Or something like that...) ALSO: A victory over pirates gives Obama his first national security boost, while transportation proves to be a domestic policy thorn in his side.

Today in the 10-in-3, Will takes a look at Glenn Beck's latest rant, the Obama's upcoming canine acquisition, some good (and bad) news for Iraq Vets, and much more!

Today on The Lunch, Will has the highlights from Rep. Barney Frank's response to a critic yesterday during a speech at Harvard. ALSO: Obama leaves the press corps behind and Vermont says yes to gay marriage.

Today on The Lunch, Will and Rob listen in on the metaphorical 3am phone call; North Korea keeps everyone on their toes; and the military industrial complex may not be immune to downsizing.

In the Friday round-up, Rob and Will cover the G-20, the Royal faux-pas, Obama's budget win, a tobacco crackdown, and a breakthrough in Franken v. Coleman.

Today on The Lunch, Rob covers the national impact of a local election, the local impact of a global summit, as well as nukes, corruption and the fools of April.

Today on The Lunch a CEO gets fired, trouble brews in Afghanistan, HuffPo tries out journalism, and a close race in New York State.

This Friday 10-in-3 episode of Political Lunch is packed with good news, bad news, and a clip that reveals more about the online audience than Obama ever expected. Subscribe today at http://www.PoliticalLunch.com

Last night the President held his second prime-time press conference, and the liberal media didn't hold back. Today on The Lunch: the night's highlights, the Administration's agenda, and Hillary Clinton's trip to Mexico.