May 2 - Perspectives on the Death of Osama bin Laden

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 Former CIA officer Robert Baer offers an alternative to the White House story on bin Laden's death. Robert Baer Company We Keep

Part 2

 Christine Fair assesses the current situatiion in Pakistan. Christine Fair Cuisines of the Axis of Evil

Part 3

 Leslie Gelb offers his analysis of Pakistan as an erstwhile US ally. Leslie Gelb Power Rules

Part 4

 Molly Kinder discusses the failure of billions of dollars in US aid to effect substantial change. Molly Kinder Millions Saved
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Apr 28 - Ryan's Tax Proposal Backfiring?; Chris Hedges; Royals v. Republicans

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 Adele Stan, Washington bureau chief for Alternet.org, explains how Paul Ryan's tax plan may be backfiring for Republicans. Adele Stan Alternet.org

Part 2

 Chris Hedges, columnist for Truthdig.com and on tour to support his new book, The World As It Is, gives his analysis of several aspects of the world as it is: royal wedding; Canadian elections, etc. Chris Hedges World As It Is

Part 3

 Graham Smith, campaing manager for Republic, a UK-based organization working to abolish the monarchy, assesses the royal wedding and its political implications. Graham Smith Democratic Innovations

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 British-born, US resident humorist Martin Lewis weighs in on the royal hoopla. Martin Lewis Resident of the United States
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Apr 27 - Fatah and Hamas Agreement; Petraeus, Panetta, and the National Security Shuffle; A New Vision for National Security

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 Emad Shahin, Professor of Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding at Notre Dame, assesses the agreement between Fatah and Hamas, and the role of the new Egyptian government. Emad Shahin Struggle Over Democracy

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 Melvin Goodman, who served in the CIA, State and Defense Departments, analyzes new assignments for Leon Panetta and David Petraeus and the effects on those organizations. Melvin Goodman Failure of Intelligence

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Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Director of Policy at the US State Department and current Princeton Professor, discusses a proposal for a new vision for US foreign policy written by "Mr. Y."

Mr. Y's "A National Strategic Narrative" [PDF file]

 Anne-Marie Slaughter The Idea That Is America

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Apr 24 - Religion, Politics, Society, and Belief: James Carroll, Sister Ann Kendrick, and Vincent Bugliosi

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 James Carroll assesses the role of Christianity in today's society and politics. James Carroll Jerusalem Jerusalem

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 Sister Ann Kendrick, who has devoted her career to working with farm workers, discusses faith as a factor in progressive change--and in obstacles to it. Ann Kendrick

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 Vincent Bugliosi and Ian talk about the arguments in his new book, The Divinity of Doubt. Vincent Bugliosi Divinity of Doubt
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Apr 18 - Tax Day; Goldman Sachs and Banking; Is Sugar Toxic?

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 David Cay Johnston, author of Free Lunch, on taxes in America. David Cay Johnston Free Lunch

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 William Cohan, author of The Money and The Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World, analyzes the powers behind the economy. William Cohan Money and Power

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 Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat, discusses his article, "Is Sugar Toxic?" Gary Taubes Why We Get Fat
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