the side show won t matter. the economy matters. the american people matter. jobs matter. that s what we are focused on. thursday today, thursday today. the president wants to talk to the american people and call on congress to act. it s what we are going to do. 6:00 on the east coast. good morning it s friday, september 2nd. can you believe it? school starts soon for the kids. with us on set, the editor-in-chief and co-publisher of the new york daily news, mark zuckerman joins us. good day to have you. peter alexander is here. sorry i m here. we have completely tore you down. welcome to morning joe.