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Monday May 7, 2007
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Protester. Politician. Professor. Executive. Over the past five decades, civil rights icon Julian Bond fought for and witnessed major changes in American culture and policy. He joins Kojo and Howard to explore the complex challenges of leadership within an increasingly diverse community, and how personal politics affect organizational culture.
Howard Ross, Diversity consultant; Principal, Cook Ross
Julian Bond, Chairman of the Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Professor, American University and University of Virginia
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is facing calls for his resignation following a critical report on his handling of last year's war with Lebanon. We'll look at the controversy surrounding Olmert and how his possible departure could impact the region's political landscape.
Akiva Eldar, political columnist and editorial writer, Ha'aretz Newspaper, Jerusalem, Israel
Haim Malka, Deputy Director and Fellow, Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Since they first debuted in the 1930s, comic book superheroes have enamored pulp-afficianados and movie enthusiasts alike. They've also provided unexpected tools for explaining abstract scientific principles. From centripetal acceleration and Spiderman's web to the Newtonian implications of Superman's flight, we explore the science of superheroes.
James Kakalios, Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis; and author, "The Physics of Superheroes" (Gotham Books)
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