Today marks the 30th anniversary of the worst political scandal in U.S. history. It led to the resignation of a president. More importantly it showed the world that democracy works, there were no riots in the streets, the military was not called out.  Our guests will discuss the impact of Watergate then and now. 

Tue. June 18
Topic: 20 Global Problems
Guest: J.F. Riscard, World Bank, vice-president for Europe

In his book High Noon Riscard talks about the twenty most important and urgent global problems. We will discuss the problems and the solutions our guest proposes. 

Wed. June 19
Topic: U.S. Peace Corps in South Africa
Guest: Jason Carter, Peace Corps volunteer

Jason Carter, President Jimmy Carter’s grandson first visited Africa with his grandfather in 1987. He has been back as a representative of the Carter Center and most recently, as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lochiel, South Africa. He will talk about his personal experiences as well as the role the Peace Corps plays in improving lives.

Thur. June 20
Topic: Rebuilding Afghanistan
Guests: Douglas Anthony Borer, Ph.D., Dept. of Political 
              Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and State Univ. 
              Blacksburg, VA 
              Zeiba Shorish-Shamley, PhD, Women's Alliance for 
              Peace  and Human Rights in Afghanistan 
              Spozhmai Maiwandi, VOA Program Co-Ordinator 
              South & Central Asia Division

The Grand Council of Afghanistan, responsible for determining the composition of the new government, has just closed. Our guests will review the council’s actions and discuss what they see as the future of their country.

Fri. June 21
Topic: TBA
Guests: Christopher Simpson, Assoc. Prof. of  Communication, American 
                University 
                Eleanor White, Technical Advisor, Citizens Against Human Right. 
               Abuse, Ontario, Canada 

There are those who claim that governments have experimented with methods of mind control for use on their citizens and enemies. Some have said that religious cults utilize mind control techniques to recruit and convert new members. Still others have said that even advertising could be considered a form of mind control. We'll discuss the history and use of mind control and attempt to separate fact from fiction.