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Leaving Prostitution and Beginning a New Life

April 3, 2008 Uncategorized

From former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer to Dallas girls – according to news reports – as young as 12 and 13 years old, prostitution can ruin lives at any socio-economic level and on both sides of the sex trade. We’ll talk this hour with someone who’s trying to change that. Candace Cain is the Executive Director of New Friends New Life, a non-profit organization that helps women leave sexually oriented businesses. We’ll also be joined this hour by “Debbie,” a client of the organization.

An Epic Adventure in Local Living

April 3, 2008 Uncategorized

Could you live “off the grid” for a year – eat locally, use solar power, and erase your carbon footprint? Doug Fine tried it and learned more than he thought he would about himself and abut what “green” really means. He’ll join us this hour to discuss his book “Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living” (Villard, 2008).

Women and The Islamic World

April 2, 2008 Uncategorized

Do Americans take human rights for granted? We’ll discuss what it’s really like to fight for one’s rights with free speech champion and famed former Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Her two international bestsellers “Infidel” (Free Press) and “The Caged Virgin” (Free Press) have just been released in paperback.

How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking

April 2, 2008 Uncategorized

Remember back before there was ever talk of Generation Y or the Millennials? Remember that time before anyone had really heard of email let alone used it? Remember when Generation X was the problem generation? We’ll look back this hour with Details editor-at-large Jeff Gordinier. His new book claims that Gen X has actually (and rather quietly) changed the world. It’s called “X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking” (Viking, 2008).

The Branch Davidian Stand-Off, 15 Years Later

April 1, 2008 Uncategorized

The Branch Davidian stand-off in Waco has been called a “watershed moment for law enforcement” by many, including our guest this hour. Byron Sage was the FBI’s lead negotiator during the standoff which occurred 15 years ago this month. We’ll also be joined by Pamela Colloff, whose Texas Monthly oral-history piece “The Fire That Time” appears in the April issue.

The Storied History of the Texas Rangers

April 1, 2008 Uncategorized

Who were the early Texas Rangers and just how did they earn their reputation for ruthlessness? We’ll find out with Mike Cox, author of the new and incredibly detailed history “The Texas Rangers: Wearing the Cinco Peso 1821-1900” (Forge, 2008).

Campaign '08 and The Media

March 31, 2008 Uncategorized

Are the candidates focusing on the right issues and can the campaign trail really prepare the next President for office? We’ll cover these topics and more this hour with Bob Schieffer of CBS’s Face the Nation. He’ll be in town later this week for a TCU Schieffer School of Journalism Symposium appropriately titled “Is Campaign ’08 About the Right Stuff?”

The Foster Care System

March 31, 2008 Uncategorized

What can be done to help children in poverty and in the foster care system? We’ll talk this hour with Andrew Bridge, who overcame the challenges of his childhood to become an advocate for kids in similar circumstances. His new book is “Hope’s Boy: A Memoir” (Hyperion, 2008).

Cyprus and The Middle East

March 27, 2008 Uncategorized

Formerly a British colony, Cyprus gained independence in 1960. But the island, a historical and beautiful Mediterranean jewel, has also seen its share of political discord. We’ll discuss the future of Cyprus and its role in international affairs this hour with His Excellency Andreas S. Kakouris, Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States.

Crisis in Darfur: What is Our Responsibility?

March 27, 2008 Uncategorized

What can we do about Darfur? While the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East occupy much of our attention, Ruth Messinger, Director of the American Jewish World Service, reminds us that we have a responsibility to act in other places in the world. She’ll address the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Dallas this evening. We’ll get a preview this hour.

Is Energy A Human Right?

March 26, 2008 Uncategorized

Is access to energy a human right? Bob Freling thinks so. He’s the Executive Director of the Solar Electric Light Fund, a non-profit dedicated to developing solar rural electrification and energy SELF-sufficiency in developing countries. Freling is in town to address the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth. He’ll join us for the hour.

Collaborative Divorce

March 26, 2008 Uncategorized

Is there a better way to divorce? Collaborative law provides a new model for divorce dispute resolution – where the object is to settle the case without going to court. We’ll explore the less-messy divorce and emerging trends in litigation this hour with North Texas attorneys S. Camille Milner and Kevin R. Fuller.