Guests and Topics: May 24

Behind every significant change in American history — There lies a great debate. Freedom of speech entitles all Americans to stand up for what they believe in. There are two sides to every coin, and a true debate will bring forth the important facts. So stay with the # 1 nightly debate program on cable news because — We Debate. You Decide.

Tonight on "Hannity & Colmes" ...

• The commander in chief addresses the nation and lays out a plan for the future of Iraq -- Join us at a special time, 10 p.m. ET, for reaction, analysis and assessment of the president's plan.

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Richard Perle and former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Richard Holbrook weigh in.

• Authors Tom Clancy and Anthony Zinni share details about their new book, "Battle Ready," that has been described as "an eye-opening book-a front-row seat to a man, an institution, and a way of both war and peace that together make this an instant classic of military history."

• "Boston will be open for business," during the Democratic Convention according to White House hopeful John Kerry (search ). But it won't be 'business as usual' if the Massachusetts senator does not accept the nomination. Should Kerry hold out for financial reasons? Or, could such a risky move ultimately force the Kerry camp to close up shop?

Democratic strategist Kirsten Powers and former Republican Calif. gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon join the debate.

• We continue the broadcast decency vs. free speech debate with a radio shock jockey who is no stranger to airwave control -- Talk show host Tom Leykis sounds off.

All these stories and much more!

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