The Ticker: Blago Bump, King-Powell, Realty Check…

> Gawker obtained internal emails related to a December Today show booking of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blago was bumped for breaking news stories, including “leno getting his own show at 10pm.” It just so happens the Feds arrested Blago that same day.

> Gen. Colin Powell will be on CNN’s Larry King Live tonight at 9pmET for the hour. Topics: the Henry Louis Gates/Cambridge police situation, Obama @ 6 months, and the future of the GOP.

> CNBC’s Dennis Kneale hosts “Realty Check,” a CNBC Reports special tonight at 8pmET. The real estate special will focus on the markets, mortgage rates and whether now is the time to buy or sell.

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