Tom Ridge Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Former Homeland Security secretary comments on securing U.S.-Mexican borders, the role of the economy in the safety of the U.S. and explains why he wrote the book, The Test of Our Times.
Peter Baker Wednesday, September 2, 2009 New York Times White House correspondent talks U.S. policy versus politics related to the war in Afghanistan.
Richard Haass Monday, May 18, 2009 Foreign policy expert talks about his new book on the two Iraq wars and weighs in on the president's engagement in the peace process.
Sgt. Juan Luis Alcivar Thursday, April 23, 2009 Army sergeant talks about his decision to join the military and his feelings on being a new U.S. citizen.
Leslie Gelb Wednesday, April 22, 2009 President emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and former New York Times editor explains how the definition of U.S. power has changed.
Thomas P.M. Barnett Wednesday, March 18, 2009 National security affairs expert discusses America's place in a post-Bush world.
Robert Gates Wednesday, March 11, 2009 U.S. Defense Secretary comments on the latest developments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thomas Ricks Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning military affairs reporter and author of Fiasco and The Gamble weighs in on the war in Iraq.
Don Guter Monday, January 26, 2009 Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral says that President Obama will not sacrifice the security of the U.S.
Eugene Jarecki Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Filmmaker discusses how the Bush Doctrine goes against what the Framers of the Constitution intended and would have wanted.
Robert Baer Thursday, October 16, 2008 Former CIA officer explains how the U.S. mangled its handling of relations with the Middle East .
Zbigniew Brzezinski Friday, October 3, 2008 Former national security advisor explains what an Obama presidency would mean in the world and weighs in on the winner of the first presidential debate.
Adm. Michael Mullen Monday, September 22, 2008 Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman describes the military that the next U.S. president will inherit.
Bing West Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Former assistant defense secretary says the next president should be aware that Afghanistan will be harder than Iraq.
Jeremy Scahill Monday, June 30, 2008 Investigative journalist and Blackwater author explains why the U.S. needs a private army in Iraq.
Douglas Feith Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Former under secretary of defense defines the Bush doctrine of war and addresses whether it is an appropriate policy.
Parag Khanna Thursday, March 27, 2008 Scholar explains the title of his book, The Second World, and how the United States' global influence is diminishing.
Gen. Wesley Clark Monday, March 24, 2008 Gen. Wesley Clark explains why the U.S. isn't winning the war the way the Bush Administration expected it would.
Michael Scheuer Thursday, February 21, 2008 Former CIA counterterrorism agent explains why Bin Laden has not yet been captured.
Douglas Frantz Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Investigative reporter discusses the impact of Pakistan's nuclear program.
Col. Stephen Twitty Wednesday, November 14, 2007 From Mosul, Iraq, U.S. Army commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team discusses the situation inside the country.
Valerie Plame Wilson Monday, November 5, 2007 Former CIA operative and Fair Game author hopes Americans will pursue information from a variety of sources.
Gen. Wesley Clark Monday, October 29, 2007 Former NATO commander and '04 presidential candidate discusses the attempt by both major political parties to draft him.
Michael Otterman Tuesday, October 16, 2007 American Torture author explains the myths about torture—even in the TV series 24.
Ken Burns Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Emmy-winning filmmaker talks about his latest project, the acclaimed epic documentary on PBS, The War.
Thomas Ricks Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist updates his book on Iraq, Fiasco.
Tim Weiner Monday, September 17, 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses his new book on the CIA, Legacy of Ashes.
Vernice Armour Monday, July 23, 2007 U.S. Marine combat pilot talks about being a role model to future generations.
Michael Chertoff Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Homeland Security chief discusses the potential for the immigration reform bill.
Rep. Ike Skelton Thursday, April 19, 2007 Missouri representative and House Armed Services Committee chair discusses his opposition to the plan to extend military tours of duty in Iraq.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Friday, March 23, 2007 The congresswoman discusses the amendment she co-sponsored extending federal housing benefits for Hurricane Katrina victims.
Rep. Joe Sestak Thursday, March 22, 2007 Pennsylvania representative and retired 3-star Navy Admiral weighs in on the war in Iraq.
Maj. Gen. John Hawkins Tuesday, February 27, 2007 U.S. Army Reserve Major General discusses the military's responsibilities to its soldiers
Nicholas Burns Tuesday, January 9, 2007 U.S. Under Secretary of State previews tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.
Rep. Ellen Tauscher Wednesday, December 6, 2006 House Armed Service Committee member reacts to today's release of the Iraq Study Group report.
William Cohen Monday, December 4, 2006 Former Defense Secretary discusses U.N. Ambassador John Bolton's resignation.
(Ret.) Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton Thursday, November 30, 2006 Retired U.S. Army Major General discusses U.S. Middle East policy expectations under a new Defense Secretary and a Democratic Congress.
Dr. Kiron Skinner Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Foreign policy expert helps analyze Election Day results.
Nancy Soderberg Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Foreign policy expert weighs in on U.N. sanctions against North Korea for their nuclear testing.
Rep. Adam Schiff Wednesday, August 16, 2006 California congressman weighs in on U.S. leadership, foreign policy and national security.
Dr. Kiron Skinner Monday, August 7, 2006 The Hoover Institution's foreign policy expert discusses a new report on the viability of missile defense for the U.S.
Thomas Ricks Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist talks about his book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq.
Ben Cohen Friday, July 21, 2006 Ben & Jerry's co-founder discusses the need for America to change its spending policies.
Thomas Hubbard Monday, July 10, 2006 Former Ambassador to South Korea discusses the continuing fallout over North Korea's missile testing.
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