State of the World is a new series bringing interactive conversations with the world’s top thinkers and leaders. Audience members can ask questions to our esteemed speakers, and are invited to a discussion after each episode to continue the dialogue. This special edition of State of the World invites Roya Hakakian on Wed., May 12th at noon to discuss her new book “A Beginner’s Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious” providing a portrait of the new immigrant experience in the US.