In his book, Abraham, Bruce Feiler writes about the man at the heart of the world’s three monotheistic religions. Feiler will discuss how each religion adapted the patriarch to their own needs and how this both brings the religions together and pushes them further apart.

Tue. Nov.26
Topic: The Ambassador Is In – Profile of Canada
Guest: Ambassador Michael F. Kergin

The United States and Canada share a 4,000-mile border and a centuries old friendship. We will discuss our mutual importance for our high standards of living through trade and cultural exchange. The Ambassador will also stress Canada’s importance on the world stage as a peacekeeper and home to world refugees and immigrants.

Wed. Nov. 27
Topic: Voice of America
Guest: VOA Director David Jackson

As Talk To America prepares to celebrate its 8th anniversary Director Jackson will answer questions about the VOA and its future.

A  HAPPY and BOUNTIFUL  THANKSGIVING!

Thur. Nov.28 
Topic: Native Americans
Guests: Chief Oren Lyons, Onondaga Nation, Dir. Center for the Americas, Univ. of NY at Buffalo
 Leo Nolan, Senior Policy Analyst for External Affairs Indian Health Service

Today the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. The Native American offered thanksgiving ceremonies for the sun, moon, fruits, vegetables, corn, etc. for hundreds of years before the white man ever arrived on these shores. Our guests will discuss how Native Americans continue showing respect and honor for the earth and what it gives us all.

Fri. Nov.29
Topic: AIDS
Guests: Kate Carr, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AID Foundation
 J Werthein, Brazilian National Program for HIV/AIDS

According to recent estimates more than 2,000 children worldwide are infected with HIV each day. In 2001 1,600 children died of AIDS. The Elizabeth Glaser Foundation is the leading American non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, funding and conducting critical pediatric AIDS research. We will discuss the international work being done to save children worldwide from HIV/AIDS.