Barry Lando, former producer for 60 Minutes and author of The Watchman's File, discusses the American legacy in Iraq, including Saddam Hussein's early days in power, America's role in the Iran-Iraq War, the 1991 Gulf War, and the calculated destruction of Iraq's civilian infrastructure during post-war sanctions.

Eric Margolis, an award-winning, internationally syndicated columnist, discusses the world danger spots in 2014; the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan over disputed Kashmir; US efforts to oust Hamid Karzai by rigging the Afghan election; and the NIE that warns against US troops leaving Afghanistan.

Sheldon Richman, vice president of The Future of Freedom Foundation, discusses why U.S. foreign policy is a shambles; the temptations to reenter Iraq to fight Al Qaeda in Fallujah; Obama's flip-flopping on Syria; and how the Camp David Accords effect US relations with Egypt.

Philip Weiss, founder and co-editor of Mondoweiss.net, discusses John Kerry's sincere but failed attempt to broker an Israel-Palestine deal; why Israel is making more demands and offering fewer concessions than ever before; and the Kirk-Menendez-Schumer "Wag the Dog Act" of 2014.

Bruce Schneier, an internationally renowned security technologist, discusses how the NSA threatens national security; breaking the "trust of the internet;" and how to push back against the NSA using technical and legal means.

Michael Maharrey, the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center, discusses why the 4th Amendment Protection Act is an important first step to stopping NSA spying; nullifying federal laws with state and local-level legislation; and why the primary focus of "national security" should be protecting the Constitution.