I think it's also the struggle of a generation trying to enrich the public square with positive conversation about religion.

我认为这也是我们这一代人的努力,我们试图通过积极地谈论宗教,来丰富社会生活。

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As a result, the fracas in Utah creates a momentous opportunity: To provide the people of that State, and Americans more generally, with the first serious opportunity in a generation for a conversation about our deterrent - and what it takes to ensure we continue to have one that is safe, reliable and effective.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Are we serious about deterrence?

We also talked with an icon of the civil rights generation for our Wisdom Watch conversation.

NPR: Roundtable: College Students Debate Pew Poll on Race

In addition to serving as a reminder of the older generation's mortality, a conversation about inheritance or Mom and Dad running out of money can provoke anxiety in parents.

WSJ: Baby Boomers Counting On an Inheritance May Have to Support Parents Instead