Scotland produced political thinkers like Francis Hutcheson, Adam Smith and David Hume as well as John Paul Jones, Francis Scott Key, Alexander Graham Bell and Andrew Carnegie. Our guest, Arthur Herman will discuss Scottish contributions that have formed and nurtured the modern West.

Tue. Oct.8
Topic: The Oil Factor in U.S. Strategic Plans
Guests: Michael Klare, Prof. of Peace World Security, Hampshire College
               Fareed Mohamedi, chief economist, Petroleum Finance Company, Ltd.
              TBA

Will the ouster of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein result in a bonanza for American oil companies long banished from Iraq? Our guests will discuss the history of oil as a key factor in U.S. foreign policy towards the Middle East and the possible scenarios for the world petroleum market if the U.S. invades Iraq.

Wed. Oct. 9
Topic: Craftswomen Changing the World
Guests: Paola Gianturco, founder of the Gianturco Company
               Toby Tuttle, secretary-treasurer of the Lone Pine Group

Women in developing economies around the world improve the lives of their families by creating and selling unique regional crafts. Our guests have traveled around the world interviewing and photographing craftswomen at work. We will discuss what they discovered.  Click here to learn more about In Her Hands

Thr. Oct.10
Topic: Modern Piracy
Guest: John S. Burnett, former reporter for UPI and relief worker in Somalia

In his book Dangerous Waters, John Burnett, a journalist and professional seaman charts the resurgence of piracy and reveals why, especially in the wake of September 11, it poses such a threat to safety and security.

Fri. Oct.11
Topic: Breast Cancer
Guests: TBA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our guests will discuss the latest medical findings and treatments available.