Veteran diplomat and Middle East negotiator Dennis Ross joins longtime public radio host Larry Mantle for an in-depth discussion of the rapidly evolving relationship between Iran, Israel, and the United States, and what American diplomacy should look like in an increasingly volatile Middle East.

Drawing on decades of experience advising both Republican and Democratic administrations, Ross examines regional security, nuclear tensions, shifting alliances, and the strategic choices facing U.S. policymakers in a changing global order.

Topics include:
• U.S. policy toward Iran and Israel
• Middle East diplomacy and regional security
• Iran’s nuclear program and deterrence
• American leadership in a multipolar world
• Prospects for peace, stability, and future diplomacy

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Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Andrew Weissmann joins acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Patt Morrison for a discussion of the rule of law, democratic accountability, and the legal and political challenges confronting the United States.

Drawing on his experience leading major public corruption and organized crime prosecutions—including service on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team—and his book Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s Deceit and Save America, Weissmann examines the intersection of truth, justice, political power, and democratic institutions.

Topics include:
• The rule of law and democratic accountability
• Political misinformation and public trust
• Prosecuting public corruption and abuse of power
• The future of American democracy and its institutions
• Lessons from high-profile federal investigations

Veteran journalist, media executive, and author Josh Tyrangiel joins acclaimed journalist and columnist Patt Morrison for a timely conversation on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on government, democracy, and everyday life.

Drawing on reporting for his new book, AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter, Tyrangiel explores how AI is already transforming healthcare, education, public services, and civic institutions while also raising urgent questions about regulation, employment, misinformation, and democratic governance. The discussion examines how society can harness AI's benefits while mitigating its risks in an era of rapid technological change.

Topics include:
• How artificial intelligence is reshaping government and public services
• The opportunities and risks posed by AI for democracy and society
• AI regulation, public trust, and the role of government oversight
• The future of jobs, education, and the workforce in the age of AI
• Healthcare breakthroughs and real-world applications of AI
• Data privacy, misinformation, and cybersecurity concerns
• The role of technology companies in shaping public policy
• Why human judgment, creativity, and civic engagement still matter in an AI-driven world