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Is China's Communist Party Putting Itself on Trial? Aug 22, 2013

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A former candidate to lead China went on trial today on corruption charges. We learn why the trial is a major event for China's new leadership and what consequences are likely.

The Dark Side of the Internet: Anonymity After All? Aug 21, 2013

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Cybercrime is as old as the Internet and despite the government’s powers of electronic surveillance, it’s still thriving. How is it still possible to be anonymous online?

NSA Spying Program Puts Secretive Court in the Spotlight Aug 20, 2013

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Intelligence leaks by Edward Snowden raised questions about privacy rights of Americans. Now the court that provides oversight says it lacks resources to do the job.

Is President Obama Too 'Passive' in Foreign Affairs? Aug 19, 2013

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In Egypt, Syria and Iran, is President Obama conducting a "passive foreign policy" or being realistic about this country's influence in the Middle East?

Obamacare and the Republican Threat to Shut Down Government Aug 16, 2013

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Republicans are divided over how far to go in opposing the implementation of Obamacare. Will they try to shut down the government on October 1?

Time for a Woman Fed Chairman or Is Banking Still a Man's World? Aug 15, 2013

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The campaign to replace Ben Bernanke as head of the Federal Reserve, including arguments about personality and gender. Also, an update on the US, Egypt and the Middle East.

Egypt's State of Emergency; China and the Environment Aug 14, 2013

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Cairo has been a virtual war zone since this morning, when security forces attacked the encamped supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. We have an update.

Is Jeff Bezos a Threat or a Savior to Journalism? Aug 13, 2013

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One of America's most influential papers will be owned by a pioneer in the industry that almost destroyed it. Why did Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buy the Washington Post?

What's Happened to America's 'Crackdown on Crime?' Aug 12, 2013

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Reformers call American prisons too expensive, discriminatory and counter-productive. But hard-liners claim crime is down because more criminals are behind bars.

Beyond Stoli and Snowden: The Rift between Russia and the US Aug 09, 2013

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Guest host Madeleine Brand looks at the frosty relations between the US and Russia. Why are gay activists clamoring for a boycott of the Russian Winter Olympics?

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