How do we start to eliminate the myths about Islam and the Middle East to get to a basis of reality from which to make decisions? What about the often strained oil-based relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East, and the massive blurring of the lines between an ancient religion and the politics of the region?

Dylan recently spoke to Juan Cole, a professor of history at the University of Michigan, and author of Engaging the Muslim World. His blog Informed Comment is a detailed look at the politics and culture, history and religion of the Middle East.

How do we start to eliminate the myths about Islam and the Middle East to get to a basis of reality from which to make decisions? What about the often strained oil-based relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East, and the massive blurring of the lines between an ancient religion and the politics of the region?

Dylan recently spoke to Juan Cole, a professor of history at the University of Michigan, and author of Engaging the Muslim World. His blog Informed Comment is a detailed look at the politics and culture, history and religion of the Middle East.

The Chinese have seized the high ground from the U.S. in the 21st century digital information war.In fact, we may be in the middle of a new Cold War-style race — one based on technology and information instead of nuclear warheads and tanks.

Joseph Menn is reporter covering technology security and privacy for the Financial Times and author of Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who Are Bringing Down the Internet.

The Chinese have seized the high ground from the U.S. in the 21st century digital information war.In fact, we may be in the middle of a new Cold War-style race — one based on technology and information instead of nuclear warheads and tanks.

Joseph Menn is reporter covering technology security and privacy for the Financial Times and author of Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who Are Bringing Down the Internet.

Why have there not been any prosecutions in the financial crisis? Lawrence McDonald is as intimately familiar with how badly you’re being screwed by the American financial system, and how corrupt the governments decision making is to address not only reforming the financial system but servicing justice inside the financial system.

He is the author ofA Colossal Failure of Common Sense: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers. Larry is currently with McDonald Advisory Group and DC Tripwire, specializing in both research and asset management.

Why have there not been any prosecutions in the financial crisis? Lawrence McDonald is as intimately familiar with how badly you’re being screwed by the American financial system, and how corrupt the governments decision making is to address not only reforming the financial system but servicing justice inside the financial system.

He is the author ofA Colossal Failure of Common Sense: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers. Larry is currently with McDonald Advisory Group and DC Tripwire, specializing in both research and asset management.

You're just one person -- how can you change the world? Deepak Chopra tells us how.

You're just one person -- how can you change the world? Deepak Chopra tells us how.

There has been little significant discussion of the need for real debt restructuring, either in the U.S. or in Europe.Additionally, American taxpayers may be more linked to the European financial crisis than they realize.We talk to Sean Egan of Egan-Jones Ratings Company for insight into the U.S.'s risk profile in the global financial market.

There has been little significant discussion of the need for real debt restructuring, either in the U.S. or in Europe.Additionally, American taxpayers may be more linked to the European financial crisis than they realize.We talk to Sean Egan of Egan-Jones Ratings Company for insight into the U.S.'s risk profile in the global financial market.