Monday, we talk about why it's important to support Iowa's system of selecting judges based on merit, thus minimizing the influence of politics and money. Bob Vander Plaats, on the other hand, wants to throw out judges who supported the 2009 marriage equality decision, saying “I believe this election to unseat these three justices may be, if not one of the most, the most important campaign and election in our country” (DM Reg). Wow! That degree of self-importance would make even Jonathan Narcisse blush.

Tuesday, Rev. Philip Wheaton joins us in our studio, all the way from Washington, DC. Philip's an Episcopal priest, author and activist. He'll talk about America's wars in the Middle East, why we need to end them, and how it all boils down to one three-letter word: oil.

Wednesday, Ed Woolsey and David Osterberg are our guests as we discuss energy policy and their recent European Green Bike Tour. What is Slovenia doing with solar energy? How is that relevant to Iowa? And what has the European Union done to help move member countries such as Slovenia forward toward greater use of renewable fuels?

Thursday, we broadcast live from DMACC Urban Campus, 1100 7th St (rooms 124 & 126) with Primary Health Care's Health & Housing Matters forum. It's from 6:30-8:00 pm and is free and open to the public. As part of National Health Centers Week, we'll recognize the service and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Health Centers in providing affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care, and we'll talk with several local experts working on the front lines. You're welcome to join us, and we'll take questions and comments from audience members and from those listening on the radio and online.

Our Thursday give-away is, well, rather unique. Perhaps you missed it (Ed was, in fact, actually an eye witness!), but Iowa's newest sports wunderkind, Jon Krieg, appears to have tied a world disc golf record, sinking two consecutive aces. Despite the mounds of accolades being heaped upon him by presidents and prime ministers across the globe, Jon has graciously agreed to treat one lucky Fallon Forum caller to a private lunch. Really, how do you put a price tag on that? This could be our highest-value give-away yet!