Publicly calling homosexual behavior "immoral," General Peter Pace, America’s top military officer, re-ignited the national debate over the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell” policy. Ben Merens talks with two men at the heart of the debate.

Guests:
Marine Sergeant Brian Fricke, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
Sharra Greer, director of law and policy, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network www.sldn.org Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva, retired


A new report blames hormones for teenagers’ sometimes erratic behavior. Ben Merens talks with the lead researcher, and with a pediatrician about helping teens through mood swings and other behavioral issues.
Guests:
Sheryl Smith, professor of physiology and pharmacology, SUNY-Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, associate professor of pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Author, “A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens.”