Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Guest Host: Susan Page
Opponents of “don’t ask, don’t tell” have stepped up efforts to repeal the policy that prohibits gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. A discussion of how the policy has affected the armed forces and the pros and cons for its repeal.
Guests
- Julian Barnes Pentagon reporter for the "Los Angeles Times"
- Charles Stimson Senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies; former deputy assistant defense secretary for detainee affairs.
- Dan Ephron Deputy bureau chief, Newsweek magazine
- Patrick Murphy Iraq War veteran and Democratic Congressman, 8th District, Pennsylvania
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