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High-level officials at the Justice Department were caught off guard recently when a local law professor discovered a serious constitutional flaw in the way patent law judges are appointed. We get insight on the problem, and why observers say the repercussions may be 'cataclysmic' unless Congress steps in with a legislative fix.
John Duffy, George Washington University School of Law
Some think the divide between religion and science is irreconcilable. But one bio-physicist is seeking a compromise between the theoretical and the spiritual. He says it's time for science to acknowledge what it can't explain -- and for religion to embrace a new definition of God. Join Kojo as we talk with scholar Stuart Kauffman about his controversial new theory.
Stuart Kauffman, Founding Director and Professor, The Institute for Biocomplexity and Informatics, University of Calgary; and author of "Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion" (Basic Books)
In the wake of Cyclone Nargis, the East Asian nation of Burma / Myanmar has been unable-- and some say unwilling -- to dispense humanitarian assistance in a timely manner. Now global leaders are publicly discussing options that would violate that nation's sovereignty, including delivering aid without permission. We explore whether the international community's "responsibility to protect" extends to humanitarian crises.
Gareth Evans, President, International Crisis Group; co-chair of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty; and a member of the UN Secretary-General's Advisory Committee on the Prevention of Genocide.
Stephen Groves, Fellow, The Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, Heritage Foundation
Local collegiate athletic programs just received mediocre marks for academic performance. The city's professional hockey and basketball teams were just bounced from the playoffs. And the Washington Redskins' cheerleading squad is energizing crowds -- and raising eyebrows -- at cricket matches in India. We're Sporting Views.
George Solomon, Columnist and former Sports Editor, The Washington Post; Shirley Povich Professor, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland; also former ESPN Ombudsman
Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist, USA Today; Commentator, ABC News; also, author of "Best Seat in the House: A Father, A Daughter, A Journey Through Sports" (Scribner)
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