David Winston, Republican Strategist and Steve McMahon, Democratic Strategist
Topic: The political landscape heading in to the opening months of the 113th Congress; and how both parties are responding to upcoming sequestration and fiscal and tax debates. We’ll also discuss President Obama’s State of the Union Address; immigration and gun control; the challenges facing both parties; and public opinion on politics and key issues.
Larry Clinton, Internet Security Alliance President & CEO
Topic: President Obama unveiled a new Executive Order on Cybersecurity last week with hopes of providing more protection for government and private industry computers (like those that oversee power grids and the financial markets) from cyber attacks. Guest will discuss what was proposed last week, the reactions of companies (which he represents) and how the Order compares with recent efforts in Congress on cybersecurity.
Joseph Cirincione, Ploughshares Fund President and Author, “Bomb Scare: The History & Future of Nuclear Weapons”
Topic: In light of North Korea’s recent nuclear test, our guest joins us for a discussion on which countries have nuclear weapons, the countries aspiring to have them, and the impact of these capabilities around the world.