Today on AirTalk we recap the service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral and discusses the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States. We also discuss pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis; and more
After memorial service, remembering 41st President George H.W. Bush
This morning in Washington D.C., family, friends and the nation gathered for a memorial service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral.
President Trump was in attendance, and President George W. Bush was among some of the speakers delivering eulogies.
Tomorrow, a separate service will be held in Houston, Texas at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
We recap the service and discuss the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States.
Guests:
Sean T. Walsh, Republican political analyst and partner at Wilson Walsh Consulting in San Francisco; he is a former adviser to California Governors Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger and a former White House staffer for Presidents Reagan and H.W. Bush
Barbara Perry, professor and director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center; she has conducted more than 100 interviews for the George H. W. Bush Oral History Project
Stephen Knott, professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College in Rhode Island; he is an expert in the American Presidency
Mental health professionals weigh pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis
Determining the kind of care that someone suffering from mental illness wants and needs during a mental health crisis can be challenging, especially when the patient suffers from a condition that leaves him or her disconnected from reality or otherwise unable to make sound decisions for him or herself.
It’s why more and more patients are discovering and creating psychiatric advance directives, or PADs for short. In a similar vein to a living will or a do-not resuscitate order, a PAD allows a patient to lay out the kinds of treatment and medication that he or she does or doesn’t want in the event of a situation that leaves the patient unable to make choices in his or her best interests. PADs can also designate family members as surrogate decision makers in the event of a crisis.
While many doctors and patients see a PAD as a useful tool, some have concerns about how a legally-binding document like a PAD, which is legal in 27 states, might hinder a doctor’s ability to provide treatment they think is necessary or would be more effective than what a patient has outlined in a PAD. Others worry about what happens if a patient doesn’t regularly update the PAD and it neglects certain medical advances or new treatment options that weren’t available when the PAD was originally completed. And still others worry about the ability of someone who suffers from a serious psychiatric condition to even complete a PAD.
We’ll discuss the utility of psychiatric advance directives and the potential concerns they raise with some mental health professionals.
Guests:
Marvin Swartz, M.D., professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University and director of the National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives
Judy Ho, associate professor of psychology at Pepperdine University; she is also a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist in Manhattan Beach, CA.; she tweets
Katayoun Tabrizi, M.D., clinical associate in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University
The latest from DC: Mueller advises no prison time for Flynn, several senators briefed on Khashoggi killing by CIA director
President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel’s Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn’t do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn’s cooperation as “substantial.”
The filing by special counsel Robert Mueller provides the first details of Flynn’s assistance in the Russia investigation, including that he participated in 19 interviews with prosecutors and cooperated extensively in a separate and undisclosed criminal probe. But the filing’s lengthy redactions also underscore how much Mueller has yet to reveal.
Meanwhile, Senators leaving a briefing with CIA Director Gina Haspel yesterday, Tuesday, said they are even more convinced that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
We get the latest on both these stories.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times reporter based in Washington, D.C. where he reports on the special counsel investigation; he tweets
Nancy Youssef, reporter covering national security for the Wall Street Journal; she tweets
Paris might have championed the climate agreement, but the ‘yellow vest’ unrest is growing
The French government had planned on hiking fuel prices in an attempt to wean consumers off of fossil fuels, but that plan came to a halt on Tuesday — at least temporarily.
The six-month delay comes on the heels of some of worst riots the country has seen in decades. But the the delay is being viewed by many protesters as “too little, too late.” Protests began November 17th with motorists upset over the fuel tax increase, but have grown to encompass a range of complaints: the stagnant economy, social injustice and France’s tax system, one of the highest in Europe. Some are now calling for French President Emmanuel Macron to resign.
Last weekend, more than 130 people were injured and 412 arrested during riots at the French capital. Shops were looted and cars torched in plush neighborhoods around the famed Champs-Elysees Avenue. The Arc de Triomphe was sprayed with graffiti and vandalized. We check in for the latest.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guest:
Michael J. Geary, modern Europe and European Union analyst at the Wilson Center, a Washington-based non-partisan policy forum that tackles global issues through independent research
Which app do you swipe right on? We rank the best dating apps of 2018
Dating can be a daunting task, but luckily there’s an app for that, or rather many apps. There are popular dating apps like Tinder, which has become the go-to app for millennials.
Then there’s Grindr that uses your geographic location to let you know if potential matches are nearby. And if you are uncomfortable with one-on-one dates, you can meet in groups and that’s where Grouper comes in. Then there’s Bumble, where only women can initiate a conversation. And if women really want to protect their privacy, they can use Siren, where you get to limit your visibility online. And if you are not sure if your date is a match, you can livestream your evening and get up-to-the minute advice from your friends.
We go through the best apps on the market and how you can use them to find your soulmate. Are you hooked on dating apps, or you feel they aren't working for you?
Call us at 866-893-5722 and share your experience.
Guests:
Louise Matsakis, online platforms writer for WIRED, who has written about dating apps; she tweets at
Fred Feinberg, professor of marketing and statistics at University of Michigan; he researches dating sites and dating apps