Our guests will discuss what is meant by bioterrorism, if we are prepared to fight it and how.  Jonathan Tucker is the author of  Scourge, The Once and Future Threat of Smallpox. 

Tue. Apr. 9
Topic: Philosophical Roots of Modern Democracy
Guest: Alan Levine, assistant prof. of Government, American Univ.

 In his book Sensual Philosophy, Prof. Levine articulates the importance of Montaigne’s thought for contemporary conceptions of personal freedom, individuality, subjectivity, and self-creation. We will discuss modern democracy and how its roots can be found in philosophy.

Wed. Apr. 10
Topic: Sibling Relationships
Guests: Claudia Evert, founder, Siblings Day
              TBA

Siblings have an enormous impact on our development. Our guests will talk about why brothers and sisters are important to each other. 

Thr. Apr. 11
Topic: HIV & AIDS in Africa
Guests: Dr. Paul Zeitz, Ex. Dir., The Global AIDS Alliance
               Dr. Jackie Bataringaya, Global Aids Coordinator, ActionAid
              Irungu Houghton, ActionAid USA  
 
Once again AIDS activists meet in Washington to push for more research and
affordable medicines for the African continent as well as the rest of the
world’s growing HIV/AIDS population. We will discuss the latest statistics and
approaches being taken to help stop the spread of this terrible disease.

Fri. Apr.12
Topic: The Second World Assembly on Aging
Guests: TBA

Over the past few years, the world’s population has continued on a remarkable path of transition. The growing number of senior citizens is at the heart of the charge. Such a rapid, large and ubiquitous growth has never been seen in the history of civilization. Our guests will discuss the outcome of the meeting in Madrid, Spain.