Eric Margolis, an award-winning, internationally syndicated columnist, discusses how the mayhem in Kiev, Ukraine is stirring up conflict between Europe, Russia and the US; the Saudi's successful influence-buying game in Washington; and second thoughts on regime change policy in Syria.

Stephen Zunes, a Professor of International Studies at the University of San Francisco, discusses the left-right political alignment on war and civil liberties; the US role in Iraq's upsurge in violence; and why Iraq's sectarian strife isn't derived from unavoidable religious differences.

Gareth Porter, an independent investigative journalist and historian, discusses Lieutenant Colonel Danny Davis's whistleblowing on senior Army officials lying about progress in Afghanistan; why the Afghan army would rather make deals with the Taliban than fight them; and the 2007 Iraq "surge" - David Petraeus's dubious claim to fame.

Sheldon Richman, vice president of The Future of Freedom Foundation, discusses the leftist hack-job on Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Glenn Greenwald in The New Republic; why Democrats are afraid of young people turning to libertarianism; and the anti-authoritarian common ground that's uniting people from across the political spectrum.

McClatchy journalist Nancy Youssef discusses the suspicious landslide vote ushering in Egypt's new liberalized constitution; the continuing crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood; the military's domination of Egypt's politics and economy; and jihadist troubles in the Sinai.

Robert P. Murphy, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism, discusses the incredible wealth possessed by the 85 richest people on the planet; Bill Gates' proclamation that there will be no more poor nations; and the bubbles in real estate, stocks, and the dollar itself.