Corona, CA, August, 21, 2008: Bill Hedrick, Democratic candidate for the 44th Congressional District, spoke with award-winning talk show host Thom Harmann on Thursday, August 21st, at 10:50 am.(PDT)

The discussion prompted Thom Hartmann to say at the close of the interview, "I salute you. This is the stuff I don`t have the courage to do.”

The Thom Hartmann Program can be heard live on Los Angeles` KTLK Progressive Talk 1150, Air America`s Live Stream at http://www.airamerica.com/ and on XM and Sirius Satellite radio.

Bill Hedrick discussed his reasons for entering the race including; his determination to restore our economy and improve the quality of life for all residents of the 44th CD, his support for the Responsible Plan for a safe and orderly disengagement in Iraq, and his intention to work for a base universal health care plan that will cover all Americans' health needs.

If you missed listening Bill, click on the link above to hear Hedrick`s plan to restore honest, accountable and responsive representation to the 44th CD. The Thom Hartmann Program is broadcast in every major city and over fifty others nation-wide. He is also a four-time New York Times best-selling author. His national daily progressive radio talk show is now in its sixth year on the air and more people listen daily to the Thom Hartmann Program than any other progressive talk show in the nation.