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War Fever: The Temperature Is Rising... Sep 16, 2014

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The Obama Administration is escalating the case for going back to Iraq, this time to fight the extremist group ISIL—and not just with bombing. We’ll hear conflicting opinions about the threat, the President’s leadership, and whether Congress will get involved before the mid-term elections.

The Lure of Violent Jihad Sep 15, 2014

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Just a few months ago, most Americans had never heard of a violent extremist group in Iraq and Syria called ISIL. Now this country is committing significant military resources to fight a growing number of fighters whose horrific violence is on full display 24/7 on your medium of choice.

The NFL Takes A Hit Sep 12, 2014

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Violence on the field is why millions of Americans tune in to watch the National Football League. But today, in the wake of its handling of the Ray Rice assault on his then-fiancee, the NFL is under increasing pressure to change its attitude toward violence off the field—especially violence against women.

Counterterrorism, or a New War? Sep 11, 2014

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Last night, after weeks of headlines about the lack of a plan to fight growing extremism in Iraq and Syria, President Obama said the US will lead a broad coalition to degrade and destroy the increasingly aggressive and violent terrorist force known as the Islamic State.

A Political Reversal on Immigration Reform Sep 10, 2014

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Three months ago, President Obama blasted Republicans and promised executive action on immigration reform, but now he says the politics have changed, and the “action” has been postponed until after November’s elections. What would “executive action” be?

Forsaken Children in an Age of Acceptance Sep 09, 2014

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The growing acceptance of same-sex marriage has created high expectations for those who come out of the closet. But that’s not always the case. Some are revealing their sexuality while they still depend on their families, which has helped to produce an epidemic of LGBT teenagers who are thrown out of their homes.

The President Has A "Strategy" After All Sep 08, 2014

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This Wednesday, President Obama will address the American public about a new offensive against the Islamic State, which has seized much of Iraq and Syria. Success may depend on alliances between strange bedfellows. We'll hear what that could mean for diplomacy, ideology and military reality in the Middle East.

Will Voters in Scotland Decide to Go It Alone? Sep 05, 2014

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As the NATO summit ended today in Wales, Prime Minister David Cameron was trying to keep his own country together. In less than two weeks, the UK will no longer be the “United Kingdom” if Scotland votes to become independent. There’s a lot at stake for America, the global economy, diplomacy and international defense.

Taking the Lid Off Campaign Contributions Sep 04, 2014

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Political prognosticators say, “Follow the money.” And, in this year’s mid-term elections, there’s more money to follow than ever. Is the lack of limit on campaign contributions a victory for “free speech” or a defeat for democracy? What’s the possible impact on the House and the Senate this year?

The Battle Against Abortion: State by State Sep 03, 2014

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It’s been 41 years since the US Supreme Court approved a woman’s right to choose an abortion. Now the anti-abortion movement may be close to getting another case before a very different Supreme Court—hoping for a different decision.

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