The Ticker (programming edition): Bush, Idol, Oil…

> FBN’s Neil Cavuto conducts an interview with President George W. Bush, airing tomorrow at 4pmET on FNC and 6pmET on FBN. The interview will focus on isues of free trade and the state of the economy.

> David Cook was crowned the winner of American Idol last night, and tomorrow (and Monday) he and the other top 10 contestants from this season will appear on Larry King Live at 9pmET on CNN. Runner-up David Archuleta will be there as well (no word on whether Daddy Archuleta will be in the green room).

> CNBC will air, “CNBC Special Event: America’s Oil Crisis,” live tonight at 8pmET. The program, anchored by Dylan Ratigan in New York and Maria Bartiromo in Chicago, will also include appearances from Jim Cramer and others from around the country.

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