DirPodcast.com

....a Text only (more or less) Podcast Directory.


Front & Center: with John Callaway

The Pritzker Military Library, located in Chicago, Illinois, has extensive collections in military history and military fiction, especially those works that illustrate the role of the citizen-soldier. Part of the mission of the library is to develop appropriate programs focusing on the concept of the Citizen Soldier as an essential element for the preservation of democracy. The Library has an extensive programming schedule. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. All programs are available as a live webcast and are also archived for later viewing at www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org. Join Front & Center host John Callaway and his guests as they discuss important issues concerning the military and how it affects our lives.

Primary Format :News
Also Listed as:

User Tags:

User Votes:


Website


PodcastDirectory.com's listings of the Front & Center: with John Callaway Podcasts

Last 20 Shows

Important announcement at the Pritzker Military Library

To serve our listeners better, we've begun using a new, updated podcast service, and we are discontinuing this podcast feed. Please re-subscribe at www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/podcasts.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


June Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of June.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


The Politics of Defense & National Security: Front & Center

As the 2008 presidential election nears, all of the major candidates have taken steps to burnish their credentials on national security in the eyes of the electorate. But where do they stand on specific issues of intelligence and defense, and how would their respective administrations transform our nation's approach to homeland security? Joining John Callaway: Steve Huntley, Frank Sesno, and Salim Muwakkil. Originally aired 05/29/08.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


100 Episodes Honoring the Citizen Soldier [Bonus Video]

In a bonus video podcast, Ed Tracy hosts a special retrospective for the Library's 100th episode broadcast on WYCC-TV in Chicago. Originally aired 04/11/08.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


100 Episodes Honoring the Citizen Soldier [Audio]

PML Executive Producer Ed Tracy hosts a special retrospective for the Library's 100th episode broadcast on WYCC-TV in Chicago. Originally aired 04/11/08.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


The Two Koreas: What is the Way Forward?: Front & Center

North Korea recently threatened to turn South Korea into a sea of fire, and reduce its neighbor to ashes. After the apparent progress of last fall's six-nation talks, what does this return to nuclear rhetoric mean? Joining John Callaway: Bruce Cumings, Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez, and Hon. Sung-Hwan Son. Originally aired 04/24/08.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


May Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of May.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


Israel: A Strategic Review: Front & Center

With the Iraq war a key focal point in the presidential primaries, Israel garners few headlines. Yet the strategic interests of this long-time American partner are critical to the future of stability in the Middle East. How do the goals and ambitions of Israel mesh with U.S. policy and what are the main points of strategic difference? Join John Callaway for an exploration of "Israel: A Strategic Review". Joining John Callaway: Barukh Binah, Raja M. Kamal, & Saeed Khan. Originally aired 03/2 ...

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


March Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of March.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


High Schools, Military Academies and JROTC: On Target, or Off the Mark?: Front & Center

What role should the US military have in over 3,200 high schools across the United States? How does the City of Chicago maintain and support the largest and fastest growing JROTC program in the country, including five Military High School Academies? Joining John Callaway: Michael McConnell, Rick Mills, & Dr. Linda Tafel. Originally aired 02/28/08. (Note: due to a mix-up, this podcast previously had an incorrect program MP3 file. This has been corrected.)

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


The War on Terror: Progress or Regression?: Front & Center

As we approach the 5th anniversary of the fall of Baghdad, where do America and her allies stand in the "Long War" in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world? John Callaway and his guests analyze the status of the War on Terror. Guests include: Col. Dan Roper, U.S. Army, Dr. John "Jay" Williams, & Javed Rathore. Originally aired 01/31/08.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


February Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of February.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


January Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of January.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


One on One with Charles Moskos: Front & Center

Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Northwestern University, Charles Moskos is one of today's leading thinkers on military issues. The author of the "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" policy, his books include The Military - More Than Just a Job?, A Call to Civic Service, The New Conscientious Objection, Black Leadership and Racial Integration the Army Way, and The Postmodern Military. His research has taken him to combat units in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq. Join Joh ...

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


December Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of December.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


Iran: the Next Military Frontier?: Front & Center

The Sept. 2007 visit of Iran's president, Dr. Ahmadinejad, to the United States has brought U.S. relations with Iran into sharp focus. Iran's relationship with Iraq and role in the Middle East is complex. What role is Iran playing in the war on terror and in the U.S. role in Iraq? Does Iran's apparent supplying of weapons to Iraqi insurgents justify calls for action against that country? Join us for an exploration of the role of Iran on Front & Center with John Callaway. Guests: Danny Pos ...

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


November Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of November.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


The Politics of War: Front & Center

With the continued instability in Iraq and the Middle East and the ongoing war on terror, the political implications of war are the dominant theme impacting both international and domestic affairs in the United States. Likewise in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, various factions vie for both political and military control. Join John Callaway and his expert panelists as they explore the politics of war and their impact on US policy. Guests: Bruce DuMont, John Allen Williams, Timothy J. ...

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


September Programs at the Pritzker Military Library

Hear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of September.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


Today's National Guard: Front & Center

Whether it's extended deployment, inadequate equipment or returning veterans with serious medical problems, the National Guard has struggled with significant new challenges since the Iraq war began. Join John Callaway and his panel as they evaluate the health and readiness of today's National Guard. Guests: Major General Randal E. Thomas, Colonel Jill Morgenthaler (Ret.), and Kirsten Scharnberg. Originally aired 09/06/07.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website