Mr. White will discuss the advocacy and promotion of core labor standards within the context of U.S. human rights and international trade policy. The 5 internationally recognized standards are: freedom of association; the right of collective bargaining; the elimination of forced labor; the effective abolition of child labor; and the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation.

Tue. Sept.3
Topic: Iraq, the Dynamics of America’s Decision
Guests:

Our guests will discuss the many perspectives surrounding the administrations focus on whether or not to go to war in an attempt to remove Saddam Hussein from power.

Wed. Sept.4
Topic: Redrawing Humanity’s Family Tree
Guest: Dr. Bernard Wood, paleontologist, George Washington University

This past July two amazing discoveries, a scull in Africa and another in the Republic of Georgia sent paleontologists back to the drawing boards. Dr. Wood will explain just why this has caused the need to revise human genealogy and rethink their ideas about the first migrations out of Africa. 

Thr. Sept. 5
Topic: The Best Colleges of America
Guest: Cheryl Darrup-Boychuck

Another school year is beginning. Our guest will discuss how universities are rated in the United States and what it takes to be accepted as a student.

Fri. Sept.6
Topic: VOA’s Special English Programs
Guests: Marilyn Cristiano, Branch Chief, Special English
Shelly Gollust, Avi Arditti, Doug Johnson -  members of the Special English Branch

Special English is one of the best known and used programs presented by the Voice of America. What makes these programs so special and just what does it take to put together programming that is informative, entertaining and most importantly easily accessible?