Roger Noriega, Gordon Chang, Dean Popps, and Andrew McCarthy

AEI scholar ROGER NORIEGA discusses what the chances are of Hugo Chavez recovering in time for his inauguration, and predicts what impact his likely death will have on U.S.-Venezuelan relations. GORDON CHANG of Forbes.com talks about India's desire for the U.S. to take the lead in confronting China in the region. Chang also explains why Bill Richardson's trip to North Korea will be detrimental to U.S. sanctions on the country. Former Acting United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology DEAN POPPS discusses the disastrous consequences of China's acclamation of American-made lithium ion A123 battery technology. ANDREW McCARTHY chats with Frank about Obama's choice of John Kerry and Chuck Hagel for Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, respectively.