In Context

Join us on Monday, March 11, 2013 at noon as we discuss President Obama’s assertion of the power to assassinate by drone U.S. citizens abroad and at home. Will the death of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez affect the growing power of Russia and Cuba in the region?  We’ll be joined by guest commentator, Del DellaPietro. Call-in during the show or email your questions to ken@mdrtalk.org. The show will be broadcast on WPKN 89.5 FM and stream at www.wpkn.org.

We open with an important story that appeared on Fox over the week-end. Two Russian bombers flew over Guam on February 12, 2013. The bombers left only after U.S. Air Force F-15s scrambled and intercepted them. The story was soon removed from the Fox website and does not appear to be carried by other U.S. media.  To listen to the show click here.

Join us on Monday, February 18, 2013 as we ask – Should we be worried about North Korea’s new ballistic missiles? Why are soldiers’ benefits cut while Homeland Security buys one billion bullets?  Call-in during the show or email your questions to ken@mdrtalk.org. The show will be broadcast on WPKN 89.5 FM and stream at www.wpkn.org.

To listen to today’s In Context (Monday, 11 February 2013), please click here.  In addition, to discussing the widespread use of drones by the United States, especially for assassinations, we consider whether the U.S. military is spread too thin.

Join us on Monday, February 11, 2013 at noon as we discuss Israel’s recent attack on Syria, the first overt action by a U.S. ally in the conflict.  Also, President Obama’s nomination of John Brennan as CIA director puts the spotlight on the President’s drone assassination program. We’ll be joined by guest commentator, Del DellaPietro.    Call-in during the show or email your questions to ken@mdrtalk.org. The show will be broadcast on WPKN 89.5 FM and stream at www.wpkn.org.

To listen to today’s War Report, please click here.

Join us on Monday, January 28, 2013 at noon for In Context’s monthly War Report.  We’ll review the latest developments in the wars in Afghanistan, Syria and Africa.  Additionally, we’ll discuss the Pentagon’s decision to open combat positions to women. Call-in during the show or email your questions to ken@mdrtalk.org. The show will be broadcast on WPKN 89.5 FM and stream at www.wpkn.org.