This episode includes the following segments: Affirmative Action and the Iraq War. First, students have been demonstrating in support of affirmative action in advance of the Supreme Court case hearing the suit against the University of Michigan. The guests talk about the value for and criticism against affirmative action, and if there may be alternatives to provide equitable treatment in university admission. Finally, guests discuss the state of the Iraq War and the sentiment among Iraqi citizens who desire to overthrow the Saddam Hussein regime while also fighting against the U.S. led occupation. They also talk about the death of Michael Kelly who was a journalist killed in combat.
