His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian whose mission of uniting the world into a violence-free global family has inspired millions the world over. An icon of non-violence, human values and universal brotherhood, he seeks global peace through service and fostering human values.
Alan Dershowitz, of Harvard Law School has been described by Newsweek as "the nation's most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer and one of its most distinguished defenders of individual rights." The Italian newspaper Oggi reported that he is "the best-known criminal lawyer in the world," and his law practice has been called "the most fascinating on the planet. Discussed Israel and the Middle East and even some OJ Simpson talk (Dershowitz worked as one of his lawyers).
Bruce Feiler, author of Where God Was Born: A Daring Adventure Through the Bible's Greatest Stories, detailed his 10,000-mile trek through the war-torn areas of the Middle East, Israel, Iraq, and Iran - visiting sites described in biblical stories.
Greg Palast, author of Armed Madhouse, discussed his book on the misconduct and incompetence of the Bush administration.
Dr. Harold Varmus, Nobel Laureate, discussed the future of science in the United States and the global implications of medicine today.