Ostrolenk speaks with Constitutional Scholar Bruce Fein on the “28 pages,” a Congressional report from 2002 which points to foreign government support of the 9/11 hijackers. Although many are calling for President Obama to declassify this document, Fein points out that the ability to do so lies with Congress. Congress, despite empty promises to publish the 28 pages, has failed to do so. This lack of action is not only denying American citizens their right to information, but preventing the families of 9/11 victims from pursuing justice.

Ostrolenk speaks with Dan Grazier, a Jack Shanahan Fellow at the Project on Government Oversight, on the F-35 and specifically its different variants, challenges faced in replacing other aircraft, and why the American taxpayer should care. Unlike the John Boyd perspective on military reform, which Grazier explains in more detail, the F-35 places significant emphasis on hardware, rather than the people and ideas that should drive aircraft creation. The F-35 was created to replace much of the current aircraft used by the Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force, as an all-in-one fighter plane, bomber, and air support platform. However, in trying to create one aircraft to serve all these purposes, the F-35 had to cater to too many objectives to do any one of them well. Additionally, building an aircraft that seeks multiple purposes makes its creation and maintenance more expensive. Grazier advocates for a less complicated system of aircraft building that instead focuses on specific use, ultimately leading to greater efficiency. To learn more about Dan Grazier and his work, visit the Project on Government Oversight’s website: http://www.pogo.org/

Ostrolenk speaks with Lora Lumpe, Senior Policy Advisor at the Open Society Policy Center, on the status of U.S. military aid. The United States government spends roughly 20 billion dollars on security assistance through both the State Department and the Department of Defense; however, the true amount, Lumpe points out, is difficult to determine. Spending is done through numerous different pots of money making it difficult not only for citizens, but also members of government oversight committees, to know how and where money is being spent. Without a comprehensive budget and increased transparency, it is difficult to know how the programs are interacting, what overall impact they're having, and if the U.S. is reaching its goals. Most importantly, if the U.S. wants to spend money to ensure foreign governments are accountable and open to their people, it should model such behavior itself.

To learn more about Secuirty Assistance Monitor and their work, visit their website at: http://securityassistance.org/

Ostrolenk speaks with Stuart Sovatsky Ph.D, author of "Advanced Spiritual Intimacy: The Yoga of Deep Tantric Sensuality," and Tina Benson, author of "A Woman Unto Herself: A Different Kind of Love Story." Together they discuss the topics of human development, spiritual and scientific perspectives, and different cultural perspectives on love, devotion, and appreciation.

Ostrolenk speaks with Keith Norris, Partner at Efficient Exercise, Co-founder of Paleo f(x), and Founding Partner of ID Life. Keith describes how he transitioned from a previous career in the corporate world to his life’s calling in the health and fitness field. His mission now is to help people to be healthy – in mind, body, and soul - so they can use their innate talents to help change the world. One of the ways Keith is working to accomplish this is through Paleo f(x). Not just about diet, Keith describes the Paleo mindset and how it can be used as a lens for economics, medicine, exercise, and spirituality. Specifically focusing on medicine, Keith elaborates on the benefits of plant medicine, such as Ayahuasca, and the importance of community in its utilization. As health is just one aspect of Paleo f(x)’s focus in improving human health, Keith will return for future conversations to further discuss efficient exercise, spirituality, and other elements of the Paleo mindset.

To learn more about Paleo f(x), visit the website (www.paleofx.com) and check out the Austin Paleo f(x) Conference from May 27-29th which features authors, physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs and athletes, and activists involved in the Paleo movement.

Ostrolenk speaks with Kate Galliett, creator of “Fit for Real Life,” which brings together body, mind, and movement to help people become highly charged and fit for real life. Kate coaches online, in person, and through her program “The Unbreakble Body.” In their discussion, Kate details her background in physical therapy and coaching and the strengths, limitations, and differences between the two. Through “The Unbreakable Body,” Kate sought to develop a unique program that adapted to the individual needs of each person. She explains the significance of this model, as well as the challenges and importance of learning how to move your body in the right way, remove judgment, and search for new answers.

To learn more about Kate Galliett and her program -

visit http://theunbreakablebody.com/

follow her on twitter @kategalliett

and check out her book The Movement Manifesto: https://kategalliett.leadpages.co/the-movement-manifesto-book-launch/

Stuart Sovatsky Ph.D, author of "Advanced Spiritual Intimacy: The Yoga of Deep Tantric Sensuality," speaks on the spiritual implications of Valentine's Day.

Ostrolenk speaks with Susan Hackley, Managing Director of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, Cofounder of Givenation.com, and former Chair of Alliance for Peace Building. In their conversation, Hackley details her documentary film project “A Child’s Guide to War,” which seeks to bridge the divide between military and civilians in America. While less than one percent of Americans have served in the military, Hackley advocates that all citizens have a role to play in the discussion of American military service and war. Furthermore, nearly two million American children have a parent who has served in war, inevitably impacting these families greatly. Through the stories in “A Child’s Guide to War,” we can begin to bridge the gap by promoting all citizens to support these families and for all parties to engage in productive conversations on war.

To learn more about Susan Hackley and “A Child’s Guide to War” visit their website:

http://achildsguidetowar.com/about-us/, or follow them on Twitter: @childsguide2war

Ostrolenk speaks with Constitutional Scholar Bruce Fein on the Declaration of Independence and its relevance today. Fein comments that in the rights-centered universe created by the Declaration, the purpose of the government is to secure the rights of the people, and the power to do so is given through the peoples’ consent. However, as transparency in government is largely absent, citizens today lack adequate information to give consent to govern. A liberty-centered universe no longer exists and America is no longer governed by the consent of the people. In this context, the relevance of the Declaration of Independence today is to act as a blueprint for government reform.

To learn more about Bruce Fein and his work, go to www.brucefein.com.

Ostrolenk asks Constitutional Scholar Bruce Fein to comment on the United States’ recent agreement with Iran. Fein discusses the agreement must be understood in the context of historical US-Iran relations, and how misguided U.S. foreign policy in the region has created the power vacuum that precedes the agreement. The United States’ inability to understand the ramifications of its foreign policy actions has led to this agreement, ultimately creating a cure that are worse than the disease.