Sound Off With Sasha

Dr. Jack Goldstone - “The New Population Bomb, - The Four Megatrends that will Change the World”

2010-03-12T06:41:00Z

Concerns about population growth have been recorded as far back as 1798, when there were just one billion people on the planet. Today we’re approaching 7 billion, and new projections say growth will stabilize at around 9 billion by 2050.

Explaining the complexity of population growth is Dr. Jack Goldstone, Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University, and author of the article “The New Population Bomb, - The Four Megatrends that will Change the World”.

Doctors on Health Care Debate

2010-03-04T14:07:00Z

How do doctors view the health care debate? We hear from lawmakers, pundits and commentators, but seldom hear from the professionals working in the system: doctors.

Discussing the health care debate from their own unique perspective, Sasha’s guests are: Dr. Dan Ovadia, orthopedic surgeon from California, Dr. Greg Silver, family practitioner, Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Craig Deitz, Kansas City, who volunteers to treat uninsured patients at giant free clinics, and the CEO of Anchor Health Centers, Bill Richards.

Do we have the best healthcare in the world?

Justine Sharrock "Age of Treason" / Micheal Abramowitz "Humanity Working to End Genocide"

2010-02-25T06:56:00Z

Who are the Oath Keepers, and what do they really want? Called the militant wing of the Tea Party, they vow to disobey a “tyrannical government” and take matters into their hands. Journalist Justine Sharrock discusses her Mother Jones article “Age of Treason”

Also, US Holocaust Museum Director Michael Abramowitz talks about the 4th Annual Rally for Darfur this weekend in Sarasota. Are we doing enough to stop and prevent genocide?

Ambassador Robert Hunter - The Future Role of NATO

2010-02-19T13:41:00Z

Uniquely qualified to address vital issues and events related to U.S. foreign policy, Sasha’s guest is Ambassador Robert Hunter, former US Ambassador to NATO.

He is currently Senior Advisor to the Rand Corporation and serves on the Senior Advisory Group to the US European Command. His expertise includes the present and future role of NATO, strategic planning to achieving Peace in the Middle East, and a new way of countering insurgency.

Objectivity in News Reporting / Polling Conservatives and the U.S. as a Whole

2010-02-12T12:30:00Z

Best selling author and Award winning journalist Chris Hedges examines truth seeking and objectivity in the current state of news reporting. Does presenting two opposing views without resolution equal objectivity and balance?

Later, one of the few trained social futurists in North America, Sara Robinson, a consulting partner with the Cognitive Policy Works in Seattle, compares poll results reflecting conservative beliefs, with those of the country as a whole, on questions ranging from gays, to death penalty, impeaching President Obama and more…She is a Fellow at the Campaign for America's Future

North Korean Relations / Don't Ask Don't Tell

2010-02-05T12:35:00Z

The United States – North Korea relations have been puzzling, challenging and difficult. What does North Korea really want, and what should be the United States’ approach? Award winning author, Professor and Director of Asian Studies at Georgetown University, Dr. Victor Cha explains.

Later, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Dr. Lawrence Korb , Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, comments on the newly emerging debate on the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy in the military.

Consul General of France Gael de Maisonneuve / Author Raj Patel

2010-01-29T13:19:00Z

The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti mobilized the international community, but has a working plan emerged for Haiti’s recovery? Commenting on the issue is Consul General of France, the Honorable Gael de Maisonneuve.

Later, we are joined by Academic-Advocate for social and environmental issues, Raj Patel, Ph.D. author of "Stuffed and Starved", on hunger, and his latest, “The Value of Nothing”. Have we learned the price of everything, and the value of nothing?

Michael O'Hanlon

2010-01-22T13:11:00Z

Is it time to review and evaluate the new warfare fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and in Afghanistan again?

Did we apply “our new capacity to wage quick, decisive and clean wars”?

Commenting on the wars is Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, Michael O’Hanlon. His area of expertise includes national security, defense policy and military strategy. His latest book is titled “The Science of War”

Investigative Journalist & Author Aram Roston - “The Man who conned the Pentagon”

2010-01-15T12:39:00Z

Were we better protected under the watchful eye of Tom Ridge, in charge of Homeland Security?

Investigative journalist Aram Roston talks about the intelligence gathering, and the resulting “Code Orange” alerts that started in 2003, as described in his article “The Man Who Conned The Pentagon”.

Roston is the author of “The Man Who Pushed America to War”, on Ahmad Chalabi.

Immigration Reform - Attorneys Melinda Riddle and Casey Wolff

2010-01-08T12:42:00Z

The complex issue of U.S. immigration policy has long been discussed, debated and criticized without resolution. While illegal immigrants are often harassed and ostracized, our nation’s agricultural industry and food security depend on a work force that is largely undocumented.

Addressing the need for policy reform, Sasha’s guests are: Attorney at law Melinda Riddle, the daughter of migrant workers; and internationally known immigration attorney Casey Wolff.

Encore - John Nichols - The Future of Journalism

2010-01-01T17:57:00Z

In this encore presentation, print and online journalist John Nichols, who testified at a House hearing on the future of journalism, addresses the issue of the decline of newspapers and the emergence of internet news sites. He is a Washington correspondent for the Nation, and associate editor of "Capitol Times", a daily newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin. His numerous books include "The Rise and Rise of Richard Cheney".

Encore Dec. 25th - White House Correspondent Helen Thomas / David Cay Johnston on "Fiscal Therapy"

2009-12-23T13:16:00Z

This week on Sound off with Sasha – an encore presentation of interviews with: White House Correspondent Helen Thomas and David Cay Johnston.

Sharing her unparalleled experience as “The First Lady of the Press” Thomas has broken down all barriers for women reporters. Find out how she did it.

Then Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter and bestselling author David Cay Johnston talks about his article in Mother Jones magazine titled “Fiscal Therapy”, getting the economy back on its feet.

Encore - T. R. Reid - Frontline: Sick Around the World

2009-12-18T12:40:00Z

An encore presentation on healthcare around the world…while Congress debates healthcare overhaul legislation.

How do other countries manage healthcare? Which country’s system earned the highest satisfaction ratings from its citizens? Sasha’s guest is veteran Washington Post foreign correspondent T. R. Reid, who teamed up with Frontline to produce “Sick Around the World.”

Encore - Dr. Fred Schaerf

2009-12-10T14:13:00Z

An encore presentation of the discussion on the latest developments in diagnosing, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dr. Fred Schaerf of the Neuropsychiatric Associates and Research Center of Southwest Florida is accompanied by a patient who has benefited from the ongoing clinical trial Dr. Schaerf is conducting.

Also participating is Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Support Network, Tom Menaker, whose wife was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 11 years ago.

Leslie Gelb - “POWER RULES, How Common Sense Can Rescue America’s Foreign Policy”

2009-12-04T13:19:00Z

In a changing world, is it time to review our foreign policy? What are America’s goals and responsibilities for leadership in the 21st Century?

Answering the questions is President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Leslie Gelb, whose latest book is titled “POWER RULES, How Common Sense Can Rescue America’s Foreign Policy”