Dialectica Radio: Show Twenty - Defense Issues

This week on Dialectica: Host James Tanner and Producer C. P. Smith present several issues regarding the U.S. military. This wide-ranging show explores new research about the demographics of the U.S. military, the differences between the branches of military, recent news of President Obama’s plan for Afghanistan, and an update on previous Dialectica shows on defense procurement and detainees in Guantanamo.

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Dialectica Radio: Show Nineteen - Green Jobs

This week on Dialectica: Host/Producer Chris Holcomb presents the City of Austin's approach towards 'Green Jobs'. Chris Riley, a candidate for Austin City Council whose platform includes increasing green jobs and Jose Beceiro, Director of Clean Energy Initiatives at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, join us to discuss the concept of 'Green Jobs' and related activity in Austin.

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Dialectica Radio: Show Eighteen - Big Ideas in Government

This week on Dialectica: Host/Co-Producer Sean Reyna will talk about Big Ideas in Government with respect to the American Recovery and Relief Act. He will talk about the space program, Communist art and architecture, damming the Rockies for drinking water, and so much more. He will ask the question: How much do you trust your government? And he will go on to talk about accountability and transparency. Fun and entertaining.

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Dialectica Radio: Show Seventeen - Steroids and Public Policy

Host/Producer Jon Rogers examines the intersection between steroids and public policy in the wake of the Alex Rodriguez scandal. Interview subjects include: Chris Yianilos, former Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Legislative Counsel to U. S. Senator John Warner; and Gilbert Garza, the Executive Director of Athletics for the San Antonio Independent School District and President-Elect of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association.

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