Since it appears Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still micromanaging state affairs will Mr. Khatami’s election victory really change anything inside Iran and have any impact on US / Iranian relations. Our guests will discuss any possible changes in Iran’s foreign policy. 

Tue. June 23
Topic: Amnesty International Annual Report
Guest: TBA, Amnesty International Representative 

I is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for human rights. The oganization is independent of any government, political ideology, and economic interest or religion. A representative of Amnesty International will join us to talk about this year’s report and if any countries have improved over the past year.

Wed. June 24
Topic: HIV/AIDS at 20
Guests: Robert Gallo, Director, The Institute of Human Virology
 Dr. Robert Redfield, The Institute of Human Virology

20 years ago Robert Gallo and his team were the first Americans to connect HIV and AIDS. The epidemic has so far claimed 22 million lives. Drs. Gallo and Redfield will discuss the research that is being done, the possibility of vaccines  to prevent the spread of the disease and what if anything can be done immediately to stop the spread of the disease.

Thr. June 14
Guests: Jeff Rosenberg, National Fatherhood Initiative

Sunday, June 17, is Father’s Day in the United States. The National Fatherhood Initiative is a movement to confront the growing problem of absent fathers and to improve the well-being of children. We will discuss the important role father’s play in our lives.

Fri. June 15
Topic: Prisons –Punishment of Rehabilitation
Guests: Mark Mauer, Assistant Director,  The Sentencing Project

The debate continues, what is the purpose of the prison system, to punish or to  rehabilitate? Our guests will debate both sides of the issue.