Dr. Eli Cook from the University of Haifa delves into his book, The Pricing of Progress, on the significance of economic indicators as the metric of progress in American society.

Dr. Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University examines her book "Routes of War: The World of Movement in the Confederate South," focusing on how the movement of people influences social and political changes in the Confederate States.

The text critiques historian Niall Ferguson's biography of Henry Kissinger, highlighting how Ferguson portrays Kissinger as a reasonable statesman-hero, ignoring criticisms of his actions such as the invasion of Cambodia.

Henry Kissinger, a significant figure in American history and foreign policy, celebrates his 90th birthday amidst both admiration and criticism.

Forty years after the tragic events at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, where four unarmed students were killed by National Guardsmen during Vietnam War protests, it is noted that three of the victims were Jewish.