Trumpet Hour

- A dynamite article from a popular German politician gives a clear-eyed summary of the chaotic state of the world today. We'll talk about this article: "Welcome to the 21st Century."

- German leaders say Europe should become a cashless continent-in order to combat terrorism-and to protect banks from going under. But what happens when you give central authorities the power to shut you out of buying and selling?

- Scientists in Britain have been given permission to begin genetically modifying human embryos. Critics say this opens the door to designer babies and other morally troubling prospects.

- And finally, a few words about being a person of your word.

- All this on today's Trumpet Hour.