Presidents pray and work toward a peaceful and prosperous future for their people. Unfortunately, peace and prosperity often seem elusive. We will discuss how presidents, faced with war, kept the country together as they dealt with taking apart an enemy.

Tue. Feb. 12
Topic:  Nuclear Weapons and the Law
Guests: Charles Moxley,Nuclear Weapons Law Association
               Michael Matheson, U S Institute of Peace & SAIS

Nuclear weapons treaties have been debated since they were introduced at the end of World War II.  Our guests will discuss the need for change and the effect of the September 11 attack on the Bush administration’s decisions made concerning the future of these treaties.

Wed. Feb. 13
Topic: The Historic & Economic Impact of the Gem Industry
Guest: Joan W. Randell, gemologist

Gems have been used in many ways throughout the ages. For royalty they were a way to show off the wealth of their empire, families used them to show off their individual wealth. These beautiful sparkling tokens come at a price for those who mine them and fashion them into precious jewels. Our guest will discuss the economics of gems.

Thr. Feb. 14
Topic:  Falling In Love, Staying In Love
Guests: Judith Sherven, PhD, and psychologist
               James Sniechowski, PhD, psychologist

Today in the United States we celebrate love. It’s Valentine’s Day! This feeling is not exclusive to Americans, everywhere in the world someone is falling in – or out - love as you read this. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is another issue. Our guests will discuss how to get through the conflicts and come out stronger.

Fri. Feb. 15
Topic:  John Walker Lindh – American Taliban
Guests: Mary Cheh, JD, LL.M, Professor of Law, George Washington Univ.
               Paul R. Williams, Assist. Prof. of Law & International Relations
               Mike Romigh, host of “The Live Mike”, call-in talk show KDKA Radio 
               Pittsburgh

A federal grand jury has charged American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh in a 10-count indictment. Our guests will discuss various aspects of this case, including what will be expected to transpire during the trial, Lindh’s treatment within the American legal system as well as what the American people are saying about him and the crimes he’s accused of.