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Political Roundtable

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, September 27, 2001.

We?ll talk about how Congress is responding to the terror attacks. Some question Attorney General Ashcroft?s proposal to expand the reach of law enforcement in search of terrorists. Also on the agenda: a multi-million dollar package to stimulate the economy, and whether to arm airline pilots. Laura's guests are US Senator Bob Smith, republican activist, Tom Rath, and democratic activist, Jeff Woodburn.

Rumors and Myths

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, September 26, 2001.

They?ve been flying around the internet after the September 11th terrorist attacks. In times of crisis, it?s sometimes hard to know what?s true or false. Laura's guests are Keene State Journalism professor Mark Timney http://www.keene.edu/ and Robert Thompson, director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University. http://newhouse.syr.edu/newhouse_web/research_centers_new/center_pop_tv.....

Afghanistan

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, September 25, 2001.

It?s one of the most politically isolated countries in the world. Now, all eyes are on Afghanistan because its given safe haven to the world?s most wanted terrorist. Still, most Americans know very little about the country. We?ll talk about Afghanistan?s history, politics and culture, and its difficult relationship with the rest of the world. Laura talks with Dr. Julianne Cooper, professor of history and religion at Southern New Hampshire University www.snhu.edu, and other guests TBA.

Counter Terrorism

By Trish Anderton on Monday, September 24, 2001.

President Bush has declared a war on terrorism, but it's not clear exactly what that means. We'll talk about what it takes to track and catch terrorists before they perpetrate acts like the attacks in New York and Washington DC. Trish's guests are Michael Vatis, director of the Institute for Security Technology Studies at Dartmouth College http://www.ists.dartmouth.edu/, and Walt Purdy, with the Terrorism Research Center based in Virginia http://www.terrorism.com/index.html.

Americans and War

By Trish Anderton on Sunday, September 23, 2001.

Our relationship with war has never been simple. Wars inspire a mix of patriotism, fear and sometimes protest. We look back with nostalgia at World War II, and forward with trepidation at a new war on terrorism. Trish talks about how Americans view past and present wars with guest Kurt Piehler, Director for the Center for the Study of War and Society at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville http://web.utk.edu/~csws/information.html.

The Economy

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, September 20, 2001.

After last week?s attacks, financial markets are faltering, airlines are laying off thousands, and consumer confidence is shaken. We?ll ask if the economy can weather this storm, or if the attacks will topple us into recession. Laura talks with Dick Gsottschneider, president of RKG Associates www.rkg1.com , an economics, planning and real estate consulting firm, and John Miller, economic professor at Wheaton College in Norton, MA www.wheatonma.edu .

Our Civil Liberties

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, September 20, 2001.

Personal freedom is synonymous with the American way of life. We’re used to going where we want to go and doing what we want to do—without being slowed down. But that could change in response to terrorism. We’ll look at how our civil liberties evolved, and what to expect in the future. Laura's guests are John Meyer, attorney with Backus, Meyer, Solomon, Rood and Branch, and David Vincinanzo, attorney with the Nixon, Peabody law firm. www.nixonpeabody.com

The Islamic Religion

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, September 18, 2001.

One-fifth of the world?s people practice Islam. But many westerners don?t understand its basic principles which Muslims say have been distorted by those who commit terrorism. We?ll talk about Islam, the Koran, and so-called "holy wars". Laura's guest is Qamar-ul Huda, professor of Islamic studies and comparative theology at Boston College www.bc.edu, and Charles Kennedy, retired professor of religion, Virginia Tech.

The Future of Flying

By Trish Anderton on Monday, September 17, 2001.

After last weeks attacks, airports around the nation are tightening security. But it's not clear what kinds of restrictions we are willing to put up with. Trish?s guests are retired American Airlines pilot and New Hampshire State Representative Kenneth Weyler www.state.nh.us , and Kevin Dillon, director of Manchester Airport in New Hampshire www.flymanchester.com

What Next?

By Trish Anderton on Sunday, September 16, 2001.

President Bush is planning military, dipolmatic and intelligence measures in response to last week's attacks. Some are wary of full blown war, however, and want to seek justice in world courts. Trish is joined by Edward Turzanski, assistant vice president for government and community relations at LaSalle University www.lasalle.edu and Michael Klare, professor of peace and world security studies at Hampshire College http://pawss.hampshire.edu.