Since our last show, two weeks ago, much has happened around the world. With tensions at an all time high between North and South Korea, serious leaks of confidential government information threatening people around the globe, and our own on-going struggle to accomplish what is good for our American people in the lame duck session of Congress, there is little doubt we will have a spirited and intense discussion on this week's show. Whatever your personal opinion or feelings, we must find ways to see the bigger picture, not focusing on the fear aspects of any one issue or event. Life 'is' what we make it, and despite complicated factors in a myriad of important stories, it remains vital that we stay connected, engaged in conversation with the goal of bridging differences and moving us for..