Featuring White House spokesperson Karen Hughes on issues of interfaith cooperation and service.

Dr Mark Ryland, Vice President of the Discovery Institute addresses the controversial issue of Darwinian Evolution vs. Intelligent Design. By discovering and unveiling evidence in nature on the cellular level, Dr. Ryland tackles the question of how science can best investigate purpose. Hide

Dr Mark Ryland, Vice President of the Discovery Institute addresses the controversial issue of Darwinian Evolution vs. Intelligent Design. B...More

Rick West, the Director of the Native American Museum at the Smithsonian Institute speaks on the distinct meaning of the historic and contemporary elements of the museum. The museum prides itself in having not only a powerful collection of artifacts, but also the collection\'s association with both present day and historic communities. Cultural education on the collective experience of Native Americans, may inform the world of an important dimension to life that is both spiritual and respectful to our natural environment. Hide

Rick West, the Director of the Native American Museum at the Smithsonian Institute speaks on the distinct meaning of the historic and contem...More

Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr., the Director of the National Science Foundation describes the inner workings of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Bement speaks about the tremendous strides made in Science and Engineering through the NSF\'s research grants. Hide

Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr., the Director of the National Science Foundation describes the inner workings of the National Science Foundation. Dr...More

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, the Ibn Khaldun chair of Islamic studies at American University and best-selling author of Islam Under Siege, speaks about the power of dialogue in helping dissolve misunderstandings between the West and Islam. Amb. Akbar begins by addressing the impact of the 9/11 attacks on both the West and Islam and remains optimistic that the current surge interest is an opportunity for further understanding. Hide

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, the Ibn Khaldun chair of Islamic studies at American University and best-selling author of Islam Under Siege,...More

Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Senior Fellow with the Center of Peace and Liberty, addresses the reasons behind the chronic problems of poverty and political instability throughout Latin America. Mr. Llosa speaks of his book Liberty for Latin America which discusses how the region has been subject to economic nationalism, and unable to create structures that supported investment and allowed for corruption. He then carefully addresses mistakes in free-market reform in creating sustainable socio-economic progress. Hide

Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Senior Fellow with the Center of Peace and Liberty, addresses the reasons behind the chronic problems of poverty and po...More

Richard Cohen, Psychotherapist and Director of the International Healing Foundation, describes in his book Coming Out Straight, his personal journey from a homo-sexual lifestyle to a married hetero-sexual father of three children. Mr. Cohen and host Michael Marshall not only addresses the debate on whether people are born homo-sexual, but speaks out on the need to heal hetero-sexual attitudes toward homo-sexual. Hide

Richard Cohen, Psychotherapist and Director of the International Healing Foundation, describes in his book Coming Out Straight, his p...More

Dr. Ahmed Younis, National Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council and author of the book, American Muslims Speak the Truth, is involved not only in creation of Muslim civil rights policy but the inclusion of Islam in American Pluralism. He and host Larry Moffitt discuss issues of stereotyping, identity, American Muslim political discourse and the integration of faith communities into mainstream America. He speaks on the growth and importance of interfaith conversation, highlighted in a recent Faith & Service Conference held in Washington DC. Hide

Dr. Ahmed Younis, National Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council and author of the book, American Muslims Speak the Truth, is...More

Executive director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington is deeply involved in the dynamics of a diverse inter-religious community. He speaks about the importance of unifying activities in creating a respectful and just community. He then offers details about his organization\'s collaboration in interfaith services which foster heartfelt communication. Hide

Executive director of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington is deeply involved in the dynamics of a diverse inter-religious c...More

Congressman Curt Weldon of the 7th Congressional district in PA, has extensive experience with the governments of Russia, North Korea and Libya. He shares his experiences in North Korea with host Michael Marshall as well as an inspiration for each elected US congressman to \'adopt\' a country to establish relations with. Hide

Congressman Curt Weldon of the 7th Congressional district in PA, has extensive experience with the governments of Russia, North Korea and Li...More

Mr. John Bridgeland the President of Civic Enterprises, former Assistant to the President and Director of Freedom Corps speaks about post 9/11 service initiatives aimed at building a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Freedom Corps make investments into well known organizations such as AmeriCorp and the Peace Corp, while also creating new organizations to meet new urgent large-scale service needs such as Citizen Corps that helped victims of Hurricane Katrina. Hide

Mr. John Bridgeland the President of Civic Enterprises, former Assistant to the President and Director of Freedom Corps speaks about post 9/...More

Ms. Aijaz, former Minister of Welfare of Pakistan shares her thoughts on the irony of religion, the fear of the unknown, as well as her own country's history of conflict. Hide

Ms. Aijaz, former Minister of Welfare of Pakistan shares her thoughts on the irony of religion, the fear of the unknown, as well as her own ...More

John Danner of the Points of Light Foundation discusses the "We Are Family" program, an initiative to restore communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Hide

John Danner of the Points of Light Foundation discusses the "We Are Family" program, an initiative to restore communities devastated by Hurr...More

Charles A. Minor, Liberian Ambassador to the U.S. and Liberian Senior Senator, John A. Ballout, Jr. discuss the future of their country and its role in a world of peace. Hide

Charles A. Minor, Liberian Ambassador to the U.S. and Liberian Senior Senator, John A. Ballout, Jr. discuss the future of their country and ...More

The former U.S. Congressman, explains his views on the U.N in relation to the Universal Peace Federation, and why he believes that religious freedom is the most fundamental of human rights. Hide

The former U.S. Congressman, explains his views on the U.N in relation to the Universal Peace Federation, and why he believes that religious...More

Omid Ghazal discusses her book, 'Living in Hell', a recount of what it was like to grow up in Iran in the 1970s and '80s, as well as her views on the current leadership there. Hide

Omid Ghazal discusses her book, 'Living in Hell', a recount of what it was like to grow up in Iran in the 1970s and '80s, as well as her vie...More

Michael Marshall of UPF sits with Kenneth Barnes, founder of ROOTS, a non-profit organization that serves to address and resolve the root causes of this culture of violence in America.  Hide

Michael Marshall of UPF sits with Kenneth Barnes, founder of ROOTS, a non-profit organization that serves to address and resolve the root ca...More

Karen Smith of UPF talks with the Founder of Peace Now about the challenges facing Somalia and his organization's efforts in supporting this nation's success.  Hide

Karen Smith of UPF talks with the Founder of Peace Now about the challenges facing Somalia and his organization's efforts in supporting this...More

UPF discusses with the Secretary of International Foreign Ministry of Somalia the history and future of his country.

Dr. Saad Sheikh Noor, Representative of Somaliland in the Untied States, shares how the Somali people have gained their independence. He highlights how Somaliland has won their independence in 1960 and the future prospects for development. Hide

Dr. Saad Sheikh Noor, Representative of Somaliland in the Untied States, shares how the Somali people have gained their independence. He hig...More

Archbishop Emmanuel Millingo and Bishop George A. Stalling share their feelings on why priests should marry. They recount their previous lives of celibacy and share about their new transformative experience as married priests. They are founders a new organization "Married Priests Now." Hide

Archbishop Emmanuel Millingo and Bishop George A. Stalling share their feelings on why priests should marry. They recount their previous liv...More

Mr. Stephen Costello and Dr.Woonhyuk Lim, two specialists on the Korean peninsula discuss the political and socio-economic future of the two nations. Dr. Lim, an expert on North and South Korean economics, discusses China's role in international relations with North Korea. Mr. Costello, President of Progobal, explains the long history between North and South Korea and the prospects for peace. Hide

Mr. Stephen Costello and Dr.Woonhyuk Lim, two specialists on the Korean peninsula discuss the political and socio-economic future of the two...More

Mr. Stephen Costello and Dr.Woonhyuk Lim, two specialists on the Korean peninsula discuss the political and socio-economic future of the two nations. Dr. Lim, an expert on North and South Korean economics, discusses China's role in international relations with North Korea. Mr. Costello, President of Progobal, explains the long history between North and South Korea and the prospects for peace. Hide

Mr. Stephen Costello and Dr.Woonhyuk Lim, two specialists on the Korean peninsula discuss the political and socio-economic future of the two...More

H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, explains how Indonesia consisting of the largest Muslim population in the world, works to live in peace. The Ambassador outlines government effort to create a tolerant and compassionate vision of Islam. Hide

H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, explains how Indonesia consisting of the largest Muslim p...More

President George Bush Senior once coined the phrase, "A thousand points of light." This is a metaphor for what individuals can do to brighten their corner of the world through their selfless acts of service. The Points of Light Foundation was created to initiate partnerships that increase the quantity and quality of US volunteerism. Hide

President George Bush Senior once coined the phrase, "A thousand points of light." This is a metaphor for what individuals can do to brighte...More

Mr. Joseph Giebowski, Founder & President, of the Institute for Religion & Public Policy, a think tank on the relationship between Religion and Ethics and Government Policy. Together they discuss the causes of conflict arising from the use of Religion in advancing political goals. Hide

Mr. Joseph Giebowski, Founder & President, of the Institute for Religion & Public Policy, a think tank on the relationship between Religion ...More

Mrs. Fauzia Etemadi, an Afghani who fled her home country after the Soviet invasion who is now a leader of the Afghan community in the US and Dr. Catherine Michael, a Christian born in Iraq who joined the Kurdish opposition to Saddam Hussein speak out on Social and Political rights in the Middle East. Hide

Mrs. Fauzia Etemadi, an Afghani who fled her home country after the Soviet invasion who is now a leader of the Afghan community in the US an...More