Unearthing the Nuclear Age

With the secretive development of a nuclear program in Iran and new concerns over the atomic power base, Amir Aczel looks back at the development of the bomb.

Aczel writes about science and mathematics and is the author of the bestseller FERMAT'S LAST THEOREM. In his latest book, URANIUM WARS, Aczel lays out long-secret details about the development of the atomic bomb and the decision of how to use it.

LISTEN: AMIR ACZEL - URANIUM WARS

New Iranian Power

CIA veteran Robert Baer sees rationality and a calculated reasonableness in the leadership of Iran. The former CIA career officer takes a look at the state of Iran following the election protests and a growing degree of brinkmanship over nuclear capability. All of Iran's actions (if not words), are based upon what is a significantly changed region following the U.S. involvement in Iraq.

Baer's books SEE NO EVIL and SLEEPING WITH THE DEVIL were the basis for the Academy Award-winning film SYRIANA.

LISTEN: ROBERT BAER

Change in Iran

A growing youth population and the volatile state of the world's economy are factors which present potential for change in Iran. Former Washington Post journalist Robin Wright, who may have visited Iran more times than any other working journalist, sees the potential for a shift in the role Iran holds in the region.

Wright, author of the new book DREAMS AND SHADOWS, discusses the challenges facing the makers of of U.S. foreign policy when dealing with Iran.

LISTEN: ROBIN WRIGHT