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Mark Thompson talked about his recent Time Magazine story on the U.S. military suicide rate, and the military’s attempt to help soldiers. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic …

Mark Thompson talked about a new Inspector General report showing that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) overstated its speed in providing veterans with access to mental health assista…

Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Are U.S. military veterans the forgotten one percent?” The question was related to a Time} Magazine cover story: “An Army Apart.” Ma…

Journalists and military officials talked about free speech issues during periods of military conflict, national security concerns, and issues of access to sensitive information. Among the t…

The panelists talked about lessons they had learned from covering past military conflicts, and how the experiences would affect their reporting in the event of another war with Iraq. They al…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

Mark Thompson, Time Magazine, talked about a TIME cover story this month about Colin Powell. He discussed General Powell’s career and the interest in many quarters in his running for U.S. pr…

Mark Thompson from Time Magazine discussed possible scenarios for a U.S. invasion of Haiti.

Mark Thompson of Time Magazine spoke about the upcoming decision on whether to implement international trade sanctions on North Korea because of its ongoing development of a nuclear device.

Mark Thompson discussed the administration’s recent announcement about regulations on homosexuals in the military.

Senator George Mitchell, D-MA, spoke at an editorial board luncheon at the headquarters of the Knight Ridder newspaper. He shared his thoughts on the legislative accomplishments of the 103rd…

Tom Ricks, Pentagon correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talked about the U.S. commander on ground in Somalia and his request for additional armor and troops. Mr. Ricks reacted to Secr…

Mark Thompson, Defence Reporter for Knight Ridder Newspapers, spoke of the plans of President Clinton to overhaul and convert military supporting industries and employees to civilian and non…

Mr. Thompson discussed the first hearing of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission and Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney’s specific recommendations on which U.S. bases should be …

Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-ME) spoke with reporters at a Knight Ridder Newspapers Newsmaker luncheon about a variety of subjects.

Mark Thompson, Pentagon Correspondent for Knight-Ridder Newspapers, took questions from callers. Mostly about the status of John Towers nomination for Defense Secretary and how serious the d…

Mark Thompson, Pentagon correspondent for Knight-Ridder newspapers, took viewer calls and questions.

Secretary Caspar Weinberger answered questions on defense issues including activities in the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Thompson discussed what to expect from the House of Representatives in regards to defensive spending.

Guests discussed military operations in the Persian Gulf and answered questions from viewers. Note: Due to the age of the program, there is some video breakup.