 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 :
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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 LibraryHear 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 & CenterAs 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 The Two Koreas: What is the Way Forward?: Front & CenterNorth 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 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 May Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 & CenterWith 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 LibraryHear 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 & CenterWhat 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 February Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 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 January Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 & CenterProfessor 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 LibraryHear 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 & CenterThe 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 LibraryHear 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 Tonight, it's John Callaway: Front & CenterIn this special edition of Front and Center, the Library’s Executive Producer, Ed Tracy will interview John Callaway on his extraordinary 50 years in television. After five decades of interviews, panel discussions, debates, articles, books, stage shows, singing engagements and a serious addiction to sugar and salt, John Callaway remains the best pure interviewer of his time. Join us for an evening of spirited conversation, startling new revelations and shocking admissions when Ed Tracy puts ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website October Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of October.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Today's National Guard: Front & CenterWhether 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 September Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 The Politics of War: Front & CenterWith 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 USA Patriot Act: Front & CenterEver since President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law in October of 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, a national debate has raged on whether the act provides necessary tools to fight terrorism or deprives Americans of basic civil rights. Join John Callaway and his panel of guests as they explore the Patriot Act and its impact on American security and liberty. Guests: Patrick Fitzgerald, Colleen Connell, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, and Joseph A. Morris. Originally aired 05/24/0 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website August Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of August.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2007 PML Literature Award: Special AnnouncementExecutive Producer Ed Tracy and Library Founder COL James Pritzker IL ARNG (Ret.) announce the winner of the first annual Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing, a $100,000 honorarium. Originally aired 07/16/07.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Returning Veterans: Front & CenterThe war in Afghanistan and Iraq has put tremendous pressure on America's ability to deal with the health and welfare challenges facing returning veterans, particularly those with serious injuries. New initiatives have been put in place to deal with inadequate medical care, confusing red tape and financial problems with which veterans must struggle. Are these initiatives working and are they enough? What else is needed to honor the service and sacrifice these men and women provide? Join John ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website July Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of July.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The War of Law: Front & CenterAs American troops battle in Afghanistan and Iraq in the War on Terror, attorneys, judges and politicians engage in what might be called The War of Law as they consider, litigate and help determine the fate of those captured and detained, in and out of uniform. International Law, Military Law, and Constitutional Law all may apply; but sometimes don't - depending on who is talking. Join John Callaway and his guests as they explore the intricacies of war and the law. Guests: Gary Isaac, Steph ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website May Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 Military Blogs: Front & CenterAs in politics and for corporate America, the blog is a powerful new communications fact of life in the military. For the soldier in the field, a blog maybe an emotional lifeline back home. For the advocate, a blog aggregates friends and foes. For military leaders, the troops' postings may represent grave security risks. With nearly 2000 active military-related blogs and more online every day, both veterans at home and armed forces abroad are actively engaged. What impact is blogging havi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website April Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of April.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website March Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 First Into Nagasaki: Front & CenterJoining John Callaway will be Anthony Weller, author and son of respected reporter George Weller. Anthony will discuss his father's career as a reporter, combat correspondent and how his unique experiences and reports from post-war Japan were censored by military authorities. Special Guest: Anthony Weller. Originally aired 03/01/07.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website February Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 The Turning Point: Front & CenterFollowing the publication of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group report, the Democratic Party's control of Congress and a revised line-up of military commanders and diplomats, the White House is embarking on its new strategy for the war in Iraq. In the aftermath of the execution of Saddam Hussein, Iraq's government faces new tensions as it struggles to quell violence. Join John Callaway and his panel of experts as they explore the military and political implications of America's policy in Iraq ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website January Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 Suicide Bombing: Front & CenterOne of the most challenging weapons used by terrorists is the suicide bomber. Low in cost and highly lethal, suicide bombing has appeared throughout history as a political as well as a military tactic. Since the 1980s, it has been utilized most frequently in conflicts throughout the Middle East . Join John Callaway and his panelists as they explore and debate the history, psychology, impact and military implications of the suicide bomber. Guests: Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Mockaitis, and Dr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website December Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 November Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 James A. Lovell: Front & CenterFormer Naval pilot and astronaut Captain James A. Lovell joins John Callaway for a one-on-one interview to discuss his extraordinary career and the future of space exploration. Originally aired 10/19/06.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website October Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of October.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website September Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear 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 The Recruiting Office-The New Front Line?: Front & CenterThe Army and the Army Reserves missed their March recruiting goals, as they had in February for the first time since May 2000. While the Navy and Marines successfully met their March goals, the role of all recruiters is more challenging in the face of the American presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. Join John Callaway and his panel representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps as they explore new strategies for military recruiting. Guests: Major Will Reinhart, Major Steven C. Wiegers, and Com ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Journalist's Challenge: Front & CenterA journalist on the U.S. military beat has unique challenges: evaluating military briefings, developing one's own sources, and dealing with classified information. How can readers, viewers, and listeners get a good sense of what's going on in Iraq when security concerns are so great that reporters often cannot get into the field to report in any meaningful way? Join John Callaway and his panel who will explore how one identifies the right story, verifies the details, and writes a compelling ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website August Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of August.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website We Were Soldiers: Front&CenterLt. General Hal Moore, USA (Ret.) and Joseph Galloway join John Callaway for a special edition of Front&Center. In November 1965, during the early days of the Vietnam War, Moore led one of the best trained and equipped air-mobile formations into battle in the Ia Drang Valley. Galloway was the only journalist to witness the battle. Moore's story of the first major battle of the Vietnam War is captured in the book We Were Soldiers Once…and Young which stood for 17 weeks at the top of the New ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website America's Role in Iraq: Front&CenterWith the establishment of a new government in Iraq offering limited amnesty to insurgents, reports of a US strategy to reduce troop levels, and the continuing political debate in the US, is there a new era dawning in America's relationship with Iraq? John Callaway and his guests examine the changing tide in the US engagement in Iraq. Guests: Eric Posner, John J. Mearsheimer, and Joseph A. Morris. Originally aired 07/20/06.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website July Programs at the Pritzker Military LibraryHear what programs will be offered at the Pritzker Military Library in the month of July.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Battlefield Ministry: Front&CenterThe military chaplain faces extraordinary challenges. Soldiers face life and death situations on a daily basis, yet are often spiritually unprepared for the stress of battle or the sacrifices war requires. The chaplain is expected to be a religious leader, a moral advisor, and a source of comfort in the face of horrific events. Join John Callaway and his guests as they explore how today's military chaplains prepare for and live their ministry of service to soldiers on the battlefield and t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | |