http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/insider/Catch the latest edition of Insider Forums where our weekly guests answer your questions.en-usCopyright ©2006 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.144144http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpgNewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/africa/july-dec08/zimbabwe_07-14.htmlMon, 14 July 2008 17:45:00 ESTIn collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions. In collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/07/14/20080714_zimbabwe28.mp320:36NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/law/jan-june08/gaymarriage_06-23.htmlMon, 23 June 2008 17:05:00 ESTThousands of same-sex couples are expected to wed in California this summer, after the state's Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay nuptials. So what is the national impact of the California ruling? And what are the legal challenges ahead? Two legal experts answered your questions on the law and gay marriage.Thousands of same-sex couples are expected to wed in California this summer, after the state's Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay nuptials. So what is the national impact of the California ruling? And what are the legal challenges ahead? Two legal experts answered your questions on the law and gay marriage.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/06/23/20080623_gaymarriage228.mp333:04NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/shieldsbrooks_06-12.htmlThu, 12 June 2008 10:00:00 ESTWith the lengthy Democratic primary campaign in the rear-view mirror, the focus turns to the presidential campaign showdown between Sen. Barack Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions on all things politics.With the lengthy Democratic primary campaign in the rear-view mirror, the focus turns to the presidential campaign showdown between Sen. Barack Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions on all things politics.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/06/12/20080612_sb_final228.mp326:46NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/business/jan-june08/gasprices_05-28.htmlWed, 28 May 2008 16:30:00 ESTGas prices are at an all time high and consumers are deciding whether they can afford to travel. So how are gas prices affecting Americans? And what are some of the money saving alternatives to driving? Two experts answered your questions.Gas prices are at an all time high and consumers are deciding whether they can afford to travel. So how are gas prices affecting Americans? And what are some of the money saving alternatives to driving? Two experts answered your questions.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/05/28/20080528_gasprices28.mp328:12NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/entertainment/jan-june08/hass_05-05.htmlMon, 05 May 2008 10:10:00 ESTRobert Hass won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for "Time and Materials," the first book of poetry since 1983 to win both a Pulitzer and the National Book Award. He answered your questions on his methods, favorite poets and the meaning of poetry.Robert Hass won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for "Time and Materials," the first book of poetry since 1983 to win both a Pulitzer and the National Book Award. He answered your questions on his methods, favorite poets and the meaning of poetry.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/05/05/20080505_hass28.mp325:02NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/strategists_04-30.htmlWed, 30 April 2008 20:20:00 ESTSen. Hillary Clinton scored a much-needed win in Pennsylvania, pushing the Democratic race further into the nominating calendar. So how should the Democratic Party - and the candidates - move forward? How will the campaign of presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain be impacted? Two strategists answered your questions.Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a much-needed win in Pennsylvania, pushing the Democratic race further into the nominating calendar. So how should the Democratic Party - and the candidates - move forward? How will the campaign of presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain be impacted? Two strategists answered your questions.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/04/30/20080430_strategists28.mp332:39NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/extra_04-25.htmlFri, 25 April 2008 10:05:00 ESTWhile the Democratic primary race has broken both fundraising and voter-turnout records, it has also brought to light some of the confusing rules and regulations behind this summer's conventions. Two guests answered students' questions. While the Democratic primary race has broken both fundraising and voter-turnout records, it has also brought to light some of the confusing rules and regulations behind this summer's conventions. Two guests answered students' questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/04/25/20080425_students28.mp331:11NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/asia/jan-june08/olympics_04-15.htmlTue, 15 April 2008 10:05:00 ESTA global Olympic torch tour has been met by protests against China, the host of the games. While China and others say the Olympics should not be politicized, protesters say they are trying to draw attention to China's rule over Tibet and its human rights record, among other issues. Two experts answered your questions. A global Olympic torch tour has been met by protests against China, the host of the games. While China and others say the Olympics should not be politicized, protesters say they are trying to draw attention to China's rule over Tibet and its human rights record, among other issues. Two experts answered your questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/04/15/20080415_olympics_insider28.mp329:32NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/asia/jan-june08/afghanistan_04-02.htmlWed, 02 April 2008 16:00:00 ESTIn the fall of 2007, New York Times Magazine contributing writer Elizabeth Rubin and photographer Lynsey Addario shadowed U.S. forces in the Korengal Valley in northeastern Afghanistan, an area known for its insurgency. Rubin answered your questions on Afghanistan and her reporting trip. In the fall of 2007, New York Times Magazine contributing writer Elizabeth Rubin and photographer Lynsey Addario shadowed U.S. forces in the Korengal Valley in northeastern Afghanistan, an area known for its insurgency. Rubin answered your questions on Afghanistan and her reporting trip. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/04/02/20080402_rubin28.mp327:50NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/business/jan-june08/solman_03-26.htmlWed, 26 March 2008 18:10:00 ESTAmid an investment bank bailout, the falling dollar value, soaring oil prices, inflation fears and a wave of home foreclosures, recent economic news around the world has been both troubling and complex. Paul Solman answered your questions on the current economic crisis.Amid an investment bank bailout, the falling dollar value, soaring oil prices, inflation fears and a wave of home foreclosures, recent economic news around the world has been both troubling and complex. Paul Solman answered your questions on the current economic crisis.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/03/26/20080326_solman228.mp332:28NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/jacksonpanetta_03-19.htmlWed, 19 March 2008 19:35:00 ESTSens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are engaged in an unpredictable -- and historic -- race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Democratic party veterans Rev. Jesse Jackson and Leon Panetta answered your questions on the road ahead for the two candidates.Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are engaged in an unpredictable -- and historic -- race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Democratic party veterans Rev. Jesse Jackson and Leon Panetta answered your questions on the road ahead for the two candidates.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/03/18/20080318_panettajackson228.mp325:09NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/business/jan-june08/jobs_03-12.htmlWed, 12 March 2008 18:15:00 ESTThe government reported last week that the U.S. economy shed 63,000 jobs in February -- marking the second straight month of job cuts and offering the latest evidence that the economy's losses are spreading to the job market. Two economists answered your questions. The government reported last week that the U.S. economy shed 63,000 jobs in February -- marking the second straight month of job cuts and offering the latest evidence that the economy's losses are spreading to the job market. Two economists answered your questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/03/12/20080312_jobloss228.mp335:58NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/europe/jan-june08/russia_03-05.htmlWed, 05 March 2008 12:21:00 ESTOn March 2, Russians headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected Dmitri Medvedev, the candidate endorsed by current Russian president Vladimir Putin, as the new president. Putin stands to become prime minister, a position of significant power. Two experts on Russian politics answered your questions.On March 2, Russians headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected Dmitri Medvedev, the candidate endorsed by current Russian president Vladimir Putin, as the new president. Putin stands to become prime minister, a position of significant power. Two experts on Russian politics answered your questions.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/03/05/20080305_russia228.mp330:13NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/media/jan-june08/mediaprimary_02-27.htmlWed, 27 February 2008 13:10:00 ESTThroughout the primary election cycle, news organizations have covered the ups and downs of the races and the candidates' records -- drawing reactions from campaigns and critics alike. Two media experts answered your questions on the media's coverage of the presidential primaries.Throughout the primary election cycle, news organizations have covered the ups and downs of the races and the candidates' records -- drawing reactions from campaigns and critics alike. Two media experts answered your questions on the media's coverage of the presidential primaries.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/02/27/20080227_electionmedia228.mp328:39NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/terrorism/jan-june08/guantanamo_02-20.htmlWed, 20 February 2008 13:10:00 ESTThe Pentagon recently charged six Guantanamo detainees with crimes tied to the Sept. 11 attacks. They will now face trial by a military commission that could sentence them to death. Two legal experts answer your questions on the road ahead for the Sept. 11 trials and the debate over how the law applies to detainees.The Pentagon recently charged six Guantanamo detainees with crimes tied to the Sept. 11 attacks. They will now face trial by a military commission that could sentence them to death. Two legal experts answer your questions on the road ahead for the Sept. 11 trials and the debate over how the law applies to detainees.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/02/20/20080220_sept11final28.mp332:34NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/africa/jan-june08/unenvoy_02-13.htmlWed, 13 February 2008 17:45:00 ESTAfter years of violence, the situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate, United Nations officials have said. Experts estimate that 200,000 people have died and nearly 2.5 million have been displaced. U.N. envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson answered your questions on the Darfur crisis and the international role in the region.After years of violence, the situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate, United Nations officials have said. Experts estimate that 200,000 people have died and nearly 2.5 million have been displaced. U.N. envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson answered your questions on the Darfur crisis and the international role in the region.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/02/13/20080213_envoyfinal28.mp328:54NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/supertuesday_02-06.htmlWed, 06 February 2008 10:35:00 ESTSuper Tuesday has come and gone. Although Sen. John McCain emerged as the candidate to beat in the GOP field, the Democratic nomination is still up in the air -- leaving the 2008 nominating race far from over. Two political experts answered your questions on the Super Tuesday results and the road ahead.Super Tuesday has come and gone. Although Sen. John McCain emerged as the candidate to beat in the GOP field, the Democratic nomination is still up in the air -- leaving the 2008 nominating race far from over. Two political experts answered your questions on the Super Tuesday results and the road ahead.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/02/06/20080206_superinsider228.mp330:54NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/shieldsbrooks_01-30.htmlWed, 30 January 2008 12:05:00 ESTThe political season is in full swing and the GOP and Democratic hopefuls are scrambling for voter support amid an unpredictable nominating season. NewsHour analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks answered your questions about the race so far.The political season is in full swing and the GOP and Democratic hopefuls are scrambling for voter support amid an unpredictable nominating season. NewsHour analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks answered your questions about the race so far.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/01/30/20080130_shieldsbrooksfinal28.mp331:04NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/business/jan-june08/economy_01-23.htmlWed, 23 January 2008 22:40:00 ESTReacting to unsteady stocks in both U.S. and global markets, the Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by three quarters of a percentage point Tuesday. The move comes a week after both Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Bush called for a short-term stimulus package to boost the economy.Reacting to unsteady stocks in both U.S. and global markets, the Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by three quarters of a percentage point Tuesday. The move comes a week after both Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Bush called for a short-term stimulus package to boost the economy.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/01/22/20080122_insidereconomy228.mp328:24NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/health/jan-june08/alzheimers_01-16.htmlWed, 16 January 2008 10:15:00 ESTSome 5 million Americans are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease -- a degenerative brain illness that progressively attacks neurons. Alzheimer's is usually diagnosed in people 65 and older but with new advances, people as young as 45 are being diagnosed with the disease.Some 5 million Americans are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease -- a degenerative brain illness that progressively attacks neurons. Alzheimer's is usually diagnosed in people 65 and older but with new advances, people as young as 45 are being diagnosed with the disease.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/01/15/20080115_alzheimers28.mp333:45NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/politics/jan-june08/historians_01-09.htmlWed, 09 January 2008 14:55:00 ESTSenators John McCain and Hillary Clinton captured New Hampshire on Tuesday, beating out chief rivals in the state. Why do Iowa and New Hampshire hold their pivotal spots in the presidential race and what is the significance of this year's accelerated nominating calendar? Presidential historians answered your questions.Senators John McCain and Hillary Clinton captured New Hampshire on Tuesday, beating out chief rivals in the state. Why do Iowa and New Hampshire hold their pivotal spots in the presidential race and what is the significance of this year's accelerated nominating calendar? Presidential historians answered your questions.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/01/09/20080109_insiderhistorians228.mp334:52NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/media/july-dec07/highlight_12-20.htmlMon, 24 December 2007 14:00:00 ESTFor the past four months viewers have been submitting questions to our expert panels on subjects ranging from the Bush Administration's efforts to slows the spread of AIDS in Africa to U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic's view of modern poetry. Now, we take a look back at some of the highlights of Insider Forum.For the past four months viewers have been submitting questions to our expert panels on subjects ranging from the Bush Administration's efforts to slows the spread of AIDS in Africa to U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic's view of modern poetry. Now, we take a look back at some of the highlights of Insider Forum.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/12/20/20071220_highlights28.mp327:41NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/sports/july-dec07/steroids_12-19.htmlWed, 19 December 2007 16:07:00 ESTFormer Sen. George Mitchell released the results of his 20-month probe into the use of steroids in Major League Baseball last week. Dozens of players, including seven time Cy Young award winning Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Miguel Tejada, were named in the report. Two sportswriters answered your questions.Former Sen. George Mitchell released the results of his 20-month probe into the use of steroids in Major League Baseball last week. Dozens of players, including seven time Cy Young award winning Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Miguel Tejada, were named in the report. Two sportswriters answered your questions.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/12/19/20071219_steroidinsider28.mp330:43NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/asia/july-dec07/afghanistan_12-12.htmlWed, 12 December 2007 13:20:00 ESTSince 2001, NATO- and U.S.-led coalition forces have battled Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan with mixed results. In 2007, an estimated 2,600 people have been killed, a 50 percent increase over last year. Martin Howard of NATO and Barnett Rubin of New York University answered your questions. Since 2001, NATO- and U.S.-led coalition forces have battled Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan with mixed results. In 2007, an estimated 2,600 people have been killed, a 50 percent increase over last year. Martin Howard of NATO and Barnett Rubin of New York University answered your questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/12/12/20071212_insider_afghanistan28.mp3 34:27NewsHour with Jim Lehrerhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/insider/entertainment/july-dec07/sewell_12-05.htmlWed, 05 December 2007 14:00:00 ESTBritish playwright Tom Stoppard's latest work, "Rock'n'Roll" explores the revolutionary time of the 1960's in Czechoslovakia. The play focuses on Jan, who returns to Prague from England to find Soviet tanks and a Communist regime. Actor Rufus Sewell, who portrays Jan in the Broadway production, answered your questions. British playwright Tom Stoppard's latest work, "Rock'n'Roll" explores the revolutionary time of the 1960's in Czechoslovakia. The play focuses on Jan, who returns to Prague from England to find Soviet tanks and a Communist regime. Actor Rufus Sewell, who portrays Jan in the Broadway production, answered your questions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2007/12/05/20071205_sewell28.mp328:12