Going back and forth by email with NPR's "On Point" about Long War story they plan for tomorrow. Since I am flying into JFK and have a layover in the right time frame, I may get on the show live, which is required.

NPR might find that scenario too iffy, so I suggested they might want to try John Robb. Why leak that in the blog?

One, to give Robb a head's up in case they call.

Two, to get credit for it if it happens.

Three, to emphasize my respect (even as I often disagree with his extrapolations) for Robb's efforts to think systematically on his global guerrillas' concept.

Four, I don't see any harm in it. Most producers I know run around with their hair on fire all day long, so I doubt anyone would read my blog, go "How dare he?!?!" and not call Robb (or worse, me in the future!) on that basis.