Jonathan Berger discusses the pervasive, often obsessive connection between music and human behavior. Looking at the associations with music and salient life events, he explores the features, curses, and possible benefits of music that arise. (May 7, 2011)

Abbas Milani believes that Iran's nuclear program will have incredible effects on the democratic aspirations of the population of Iran and the rest of the Middle East. (May 7, 2011)