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Running for Atlanta Mayor on Arts and Culture

October 12, 2009 - Monday

Atlanta mayoral candidates Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed and Jesse Spikes outline their commitment to arts programs and how they would pay for them, if they win the November election.

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Never Again, Again, Again...

October 6, 2009 - Tuesday

Lane Montgomery discusses her photographic essay with text on the six major genocides of the 20th and 21st centuries: Armenia, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rwanda and Darfur.

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Jerry Springer on Health Care, Media and Entertainment

September 11, 2009 - Friday

Former Cincinnati Mayor and current media giant Jerry Springer speaks openly on the health care debate, the media and the state of entertainment.

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Howard Dean's Prescription for Health Care Reform

July 10, 2009 - Friday

In his new book, Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform, the political strategist widely credited with revitalizing the Democratic Party brings his perspective as a doctor to bear on what needs to be done to reform health care in America.

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Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis III

June 20, 2009 - Saturday

Arun Prasad, Itaas, Inc., and Alex Stuebler, Siemens Energy & Automation, address the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference.

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Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis II

June 20, 2009 - Saturday

Jagdish Sheth, professor of marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University, and David Bruce, professor at J. Mack Robinson College of Business, lead a discussion at the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference.

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Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis I

June 20, 2009 - Saturday

Lawrence Spinelli, acting president, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, addresses the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference.

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Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis IV

June 20, 2009 - Saturday

Deloitte Consulting's Kelly Marchese addresses the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference.

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The Iranian Threat: What the Future Holds

June 16, 2009 - Tuesday

The American Jewish Committee's Director of the Israel/Middle East office Eran Lerman discusses that nation's perceived threats and future political challenges.

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David Harris on the Global Challenges for Jewish Diplomacy

May 21, 2009 - Thursday

David Harris, American Jewish Comittee (AJC) National Executive Director, addresses the AJC's Atlanta chapter on various issues of importance to the group.

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Rethinking US-Russia Policy

May 21, 2009 - Thursday

Robert Legvold, James Collins, and Wayne Lord discuss traditional topics and newer subjects that provide context for the future of relations between Russia and the United States.

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The Global Economy After the G-20 Summit

May 20, 2009 - Wednesday

Pierre Vimont, ambassador of France to the US, shares France's perspective on the world's economy vis-a-vis the 2009 G-20 summit.

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Remembering the Berlin Airlift

May 16, 2009 - Saturday

Col. Gail Halvorsen (ret.), Charles C. Clay, and Doris Galambos share heartfelt and historic memories, while observing the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

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A Syrian-Israeli Peace: The Israeli View

May 12, 2009 - Tuesday

Israel's Consul General to Atlanta Reda Mansour addresses the opportunities for his nation to reach a peace with Syria.

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Didier Rousselet: From Paris to Berlin

April 30, 2009 - Thursday

Didier Rousselet describes, with support of photographs he took along the way, his 2007 walk from Paris to Berlin to celebrate the 62-year-old peace between France and Germany.

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Saurel Quettan on the transformation of Haiti

April 22, 2009 - Wednesday

Saurel Quettan, public relations officer of The Haitian Alliance, discusses the state of Haiti's current challenges and proposes a roadmap for the transformation of the country.

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Gwen Ifill: 2008- The Historic Election Year

April 20, 2009 - Monday

Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor for PBS' Washington Week, discusses the 2008 presidential campaign and election.

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Richard Pare: The Lost Vanguard

April 15, 2009 - Wednesday

Richard Pare, photographer, discusses his photography of Soviet modernist architecture constructed in the years immediately after the revolution, from 1922 to 1932.

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Nicole Bacharan on Integration

April 10, 2009 - Friday

Nicole Bacharan, historian and political scientist, presents an unbiased comparison and surprising contrasts on how France and the US handle integration.

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China's Business Outlook

February 6, 2009 - Friday

Mark Sobolewski, Yawei Liu, Scott Ellyson, Peter White and moderator Penelope Prime discuss China's economy, its close ties to the world economy, and especially to the US.

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Greece and the World

February 3, 2009 - Tuesday

Secretary General of Information for Greece Panos Livadas talks about the challenges of the future for his country.

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US-Turkey Relations

January 30, 2009 - Friday

Former US Ambassador Mark Parris is joined by Turkish Congressman Suat Kiniklioglu to discuss new directions for relations between Turkey and the US during the Obama administration.

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Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Meets the Press

January 13, 2009 - Tuesday

Mayor Franklin discusses the public safety and economic challenges for Atlanta in 2009, and her plans to leave Atlanta in the black.

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An Israeli-Syrian Peace: The Syrian View

December 16, 2008 - Tuesday

In the first of two discussions at The Istanbul Center of Atlanta, Imad Moustapha, Syria's Ambassador to the US, publicly addresses the issue of reaching a peace between his country and Israel.

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Old Ties in New Times - Chief Ojo Maduekwe

December 5, 2008 - Friday

Nigerian Foreign Minister Chief Ojo Maduekwe is recorded exclusively by AFN during his only US stop.

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Restoring Human Rights

December 3, 2008 - Wednesday

Karin Ryan, Carter Center Human Rights Program Director, moderates a panel discussion on new US human rights policies.

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Too Close to the Sun - Curtis Roosevelt

November 19, 2008 - Wednesday

The oldest grandson of US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Curtis Roosevelt, discusses his new book, Too Close to the Sun: Growing up in the Shadow of my Grandparents, Franklin and Eleanor.

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Amb. Pierre Vimont at Emory University

November 18, 2008 - Tuesday

The Ambassador of France to the US Pierre Vimont discusses Europe, the United States and the World.

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Ted Turner at The Atlanta Press Club

November 14, 2008 - Friday

Ted Turner unleashes his opinions, as he does in his latest book, Call Me Ted.

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Andrew Young at The Istanbul Center

November 13, 2008 - Thursday

Former US Ambassador to the UN, former Atlanta Mayor, US Congressman and civil rights leader Andrew Young addresses guests of the Istanbul Center's sixth annual Dialogue and Friendship dinner.

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Water War: Georgia vs. Florida vs. Alabama

November 11, 2008 - Tuesday

Carol Collier is joined by Chick Krautler, Wilton Rooks, Dick Timmerberg, Patricia T. Barmeyer, Dan Tonsmiere and moderator Marc Pcikard to discuss the 18-year struggle over water between Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

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Unintended Consequences - Peter W. Galbraith

November 11, 2008 - Tuesday

Peter W. Galbraith describes the storm our next president will inherit in his latest book, Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America's Enemies.

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Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict

October 29, 2008 - Wednesday

Linda Bilmes discusses her new book The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Our Lincoln: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World

October 26, 2008 - Sunday

Eric Foner shares the the perspectives of some of our best historians, offering fresh insights on Abraham Lincoln in celebration of the bicentennial of his birth. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Unification of Europe - Jacques Andreani

October 24, 2008 - Friday

Former French ambassador to the US Jacques Andrani discusses what the building of a united Europe means for France.

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Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism

October 23, 2008 - Thursday

Douglas J. Feith discusses the dynamics of the first Bush term, and describes how we make foreign policy decisions. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Crack in the Glass Ceiling: Boston Women Entering Politics

October 22, 2008 - Wednesday

Sarah Deutsch explores the role of Boston's suffragists during the turbulent era when women secured the right to vote and officially entered the world of politics. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The European Union as a Rising Superpower

October 21, 2008 - Tuesday

Danish Ambassador to the US Friis Arne Petersen discusses the reality of a more potent European Union.

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Terrorism and US Foreign Policy - Catherine Scott

October 21, 2008 - Tuesday

Catherine V. Scott presents a multimedia look at Imagining Terror in an Era of Globalization: Popular Constructions of Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy.

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Rhetoric of Elections: A History of Presidential Eloquence

October 21, 2008 - Tuesday

Wayne Fields discusses the role of rhetoric in the 2008 American presidential election, and compares it with the rhetoric of past elections throughout history. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Talking Turkey and Trade

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

Kursad Tuzmen, a member of parliament of the Republic of Turkey and minister of state in charge of foreign trade and customs, promotes business ties in this breakfast briefing.

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Decoding the Economy: Main Street to Wall Street

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

Jared Bernstein decodes the workings of the economy, translating the jargon of Wall Street into the language of Main Street. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Carters, on The Carter Center

September 23, 2008 - Tuesday

Jimmy Carter, former US President, and his wife, Rosalynn, discuss current initiatives at The Carter Center.

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The Wrecking Crew - Georgia Center for the Book

September 18, 2008 - Thursday

Thomas Frank, The New York Times bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, discusses his new book, The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule.

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Secrecy in the United States: Priorities for the Next President

September 18, 2008 - Thursday

Thomas S. Blanton and Alasdair Roberts discuss government transparency and suggest top reform priorities for the next President. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Jeff Greenfield On Politics - Blank Foundation

September 16, 2008 - Tuesday

CBS News Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield speaks -very frankly- on current events.

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Election 2008: Health Care in the Next Administration

September 12, 2008 - Friday

David Cutler and Gail Wilensky, health policy advisors to Obama and McCain, discuss the candidates' positions on health care reform. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Irregulars: The Baker Street Spies in Wartime Washington

September 11, 2008 - Thursday

Jennet Conant discusses her new book, The Irregulars: The Baker Street Spies in Wartime Washington.

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Confrontation: Russia-Georgia - SCIS

September 11, 2008 - Thursday

An expert panel presents a balanced view on the conflict between Russia and Georgia.

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The Challenge - Atlanta History Center

September 9, 2008 - Tuesday

Jonathan Mahler describes his new book, The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight Over Presidential Power.

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A New Cold War?

September 8, 2008 - Monday

Daniel S. Papp discusses the conflict raging between Russia and Georgia, and its international implications.

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The Fate of the Olympics - SCIS

August 28, 2008 - Thursday

Charles H. Battle is the former managing director, international relations, on the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. He attended the 2008 Beijing games and brings a unique perspective to several past and future Olympic plans.

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Declaring Energy Independence - Margaret Mitchell House

August 14, 2008 - Thursday

Executive Director of the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Jay Hakes is also one of the country's top energy experts. In his new book, A Declaration of Energy Independence, he outlines seven economically and politically viable paths to energy independence.

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Free Trade With Peru, Colombia and Panama?

July 14, 2008 - Monday

Charles Shapiro discusses the fate of pending agreements for free trade with Peru, Colombia and Panama.

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Putin, Power and the New Russia

June 30, 2008 - Monday

Dr. Marshall I. Goldman, using his book, Petrostate: Putin, Power and the New Russia, discusses fast-changing developments in that part of the world with Dr. Wayne Lord, professor of international business at Georgia State University.

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US-France-Turkey - Alliance Francaise Atlanta

June 25, 2008 - Wednesday

Andre Teissier-duCros shares his insight on trilateral relations between the US, France and Turkey.

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Tibet's Troubles - Jimmy Carter Library & Museum

June 24, 2008 - Tuesday

Thomas Laird and Robert Thurman provide entertaining, outspoken and informative opinions on the Dalai Lama and the problems confronting Tibet vis-a-vis China.

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Teach Africa - Southern Ctr. for Int'l. Studies

June 24, 2008 - Tuesday

Peter White, Bernadette Paolo, Philip Effiong, Gail Ifshin, Kathy Cox, Andrew Young, Helene Gayle and John Donaldson speak about the need for a higher awareness of Africa-related issues.

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Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm: 1938 - 1940

June 12, 2008 - Thursday

Will Swift discusses his new book, The Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm: A Thousand Days in London, 1938 - 1940. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Religious Influences on International Affairs

June 11, 2008 - Wednesday

Ethicist Mark Douglas shares his expertise as it pertains to today's current events.

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Europe: A Greek Viewpoint - Southern Ctr. for Int'l. Studies

June 10, 2008 - Tuesday

Angelos Pangratis and Anna Diamantopoulou discuss Greece's view of Europe's role in the world today.

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War Journal - Jimmy Carter Library & Museum

June 5, 2008 - Thursday

Richard Engel discusses his book, War Journal: My Five Years in Iraq.

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The History of the CIA - Atlanta History Center

May 28, 2008 - Wednesday

Tim Weiner discusses his new book, Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA.

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Ted Sorensen: A Life at the Edge of History

May 28, 2008 - Wednesday

Ted Sorenson discusses his autobiography, Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History with a panel of his colleagues in the Kennedy administration. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Future Foreign Policy for the US

May 13, 2008 - Tuesday

President and founder of the Southern Center for International Studies Peter White delivers remarks on suggested next steps for the new White House administration in 2009.

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A World View from Berlin - Southern Ctr. for Int'l. Studies

May 8, 2008 - Thursday

John Hulsman shares his views on common transatlantic policies regarding Iran, Iraq, the war on terror, and the Middle East peace process.

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Guantanamo: Legal, Practical and Moral Issues

April 24, 2008 - Thursday

John Chandler discusses one of his seven legal cases involving a man from Yemen who has been detained by the US government at Guantánamo prison in Cuba.

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Choosing Our Genes? - Agnes Scott College

April 7, 2008 - Monday

Roberta Berry explains why this question poses a difficult challenge for policymaking in modern, pluralistic, democratic societies and proposes how we might best respond to the challenge.

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Mao's Use of Propaganda

March 28, 2008 - Friday

Georgia Perimeter College honors student Victoria White presents her work on how Chinese propaganda was used by that government to help control the behavior of its citizenry.

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Secretaries of State Speak Out - Southern Ctr. for Int'l. Studies

March 27, 2008 - Thursday

Henry Kissinger, James Baker III, Warren Christopher, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright discuss current US foreign policy issues with the goal of providing direction and counsel to the incoming 2009 presidential administration.

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Samantha Power: Chasing the Flame

March 24, 2008 - Monday

Samantha Power discusses her new book Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Private Philanthropy

March 6, 2008 - Thursday

Debra Neuman and Kim Reimann discuss the impact non-governmental donations can have on global education and health initiatives.

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Unprecedented: Electing a President in 2008

February 18, 2008 - Monday

Madeleine Kunin, David Yepsen, and Tom Oliphant share their insights about this unprecedented 2008 presidential campaign. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Tensions Between France and the US

February 8, 2008 - Friday

Pierre-Yves Dugua delves into the notion of ingrained and protracted tensions between the US and France.

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Talking with Our Enemies

February 7, 2008 - Thursday

Han Park draws extensively on his negotiations with North Korea to describe his vision of a new approach to international relations.

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U.S.-China Trade Policy

January 31, 2008 - Thursday

Penelope Prime discusses how U.S.-China trade can affect a wide range of economic issues.

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European Integration: Looking Ahead

January 24, 2008 - Thursday

Katja Weber reviews the economic successes that have been accomplished and explores questions for the future of the European Union, as 2008 is its 50th anniversary.

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Georgia's 2008 Legislative Outlook

January 24, 2008 - Thursday

Glenn Richardson looks ahead to what issues the Georgia legislature will be taking on.

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Iraq: An Endgame

January 17, 2008 - Thursday

Dan Reiter spells out the alternatives for the US in moving forward in Iraq.

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Shirley Franklin and Ken Steele on Hot Topics for 2008

January 10, 2008 - Thursday

Shirley Franklin and Ken Steele discuss the state of their cities from the perspective of their mayoral posts.

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46 Years of Desegregation at the University of Georgia

January 9, 2008 - Wednesday

Michael Thurmond lectures in observance of the university's 46th anniversary of desegregation.

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Poland's Business Climate

December 31, 2007 - Monday

Political ambassadors and commerce specialists discuss opportunities for trade and investment in Poland.

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Urgency of Repairing US Human Rights Policies

December 6, 2007 - Thursday

Karin Ryan and Curt Goering share a thought provoking discussion on where America stands on human rights vigilance.

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Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World

December 4, 2007 - Tuesday

Kati Marton offers a haunting tale of the wartime Hungarian diaspora and nine Hungarians who achieved world fame as heroes.

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Alexandros Mallias on Greek-American Relations

November 9, 2007 - Friday

Alexandros Mallias gives a briefing on the status of strategic Greek-American relations.

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Technology and Terrorism

November 7, 2007 - Wednesday

Seymour Goodman covers the issues surrounding the partnership of technology and terrorism and how they can be used against us.

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The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy

October 29, 2007 - Monday

John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt discuss their controversial book The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Jimmy Carter: Prophet from Plains

October 24, 2007 - Wednesday

Frye Gaillard explores the legacy of President Jimmy Carter in his new book, Prophet from Plains.

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Clinging to Mammy: Our Relationship with Slavery

October 21, 2007 - Sunday

Micki McElya explains how the far-reaching image of the nurturing black mother exercises a tenacious hold on the American imagination.

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Why America Needs Europe

October 17, 2007 - Wednesday

William Drozdiak delves into anti-American sentiment in Europe and why it may not be as bad as it sometimes seems.

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Peacemaking and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions

October 17, 2007 - Wednesday

Dr. Marion Creekmore, former President Carter, and former US Ambassador to South Korea James Laney in a revealing conversation about North Korea.

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Islam and Open Societies

September 23, 2007 - Sunday

Vincent Cornell lectures on the Middle East and the sociohistoric nature of Islamic socieites.

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John Dean: Broken Government

September 17, 2007 - Monday

John Dean shares his personal experiences during the Watergate years of his career in the White House.

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United Kingdom: British Foreign Policy and Priorities

September 10, 2007 - Monday

Martin Rickerd speaks on British foreign policy, sustainable development, poverty reduction, global climate security, terrorism and Islam.

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Insider's Briefing on the Pivotal Nation of Pakistan

August 6, 2007 - Monday

Mahmud Ali Durrani shares an insider's look at the pivotal nation of Pakistan.

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Fiasco: American Military Adventure in Iraq

August 1, 2007 - Wednesday

Pulitzer Prize-winning military reporter Thomas E. Ricks exposes the American military invasion and occupation of Iraq, with a preface on recent developments.

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Barack Obama at The NCLR Convention

July 21, 2007 - Saturday

Barack Obama speaks about education, equality, immigration and housing at a NCLR convention. (Lecture contributed by WPBT)

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Two Palestines: Risk of a West Bank First Policy

July 13, 2007 - Friday

Experts discuss the collapse of the Palestinian National Unity Government (NUG), following the takeover of Gaza by Hamas, which left Palestine territories in crisis.

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Iran: A Grand Bargain

June 21, 2007 - Thursday

Ted Galen Carpenter of the Cato Institute analyzes the costs and benefits of the five policies available to the United States given Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Iran: Grand Bargain, Grand Ambition

June 21, 2007 - Thursday

Ted Galen Carpenter of the Cato Institute analyzes the costs and benefits of the five policies available to the United States given Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Breakfast Briefing with Ambassador Ronen Sen

June 5, 2007 - Tuesday

His Excellency Ronen Sen discusses current issues in US/India relations and new economic and business opportunities in India.

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Creating an Impact in Human Rights

May 17, 2007 - Thursday

John Prendergast, a Clinton administration adviser and avid human rights activist, discusses his involvement in a number of peace processes throughout Africa.

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Dialogue on Europe

May 9, 2007 - Wednesday

Jean-David Levitte and Klaus Scharioth examine the state of the world from their perspectives as ambassadors to the US.

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Race, Class and Gender - A Conversation

May 8, 2007 - Tuesday

Mazie Ferguson, a great-grandniece of Mary McLeod Bethune, and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter of Eleanor Roosevelt, speak at Spelman College's Leadership and Women of Color Conference. The event's moderated by award-winning poet and Spelman alumna Pearl Cleage.

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Terrorist Next Door: Militia Movement and Radical Right

April 2, 2007 - Monday

Daniel Levitas talks about The Terrorist Next Door: The Militia Movement and The Radical Right.

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Finding a Balanced View of American Power

March 27, 2007 - Tuesday

Lee Hamilton discusses how the United States can use its power around the world to pragmatically protect the country's interests and advance its values.

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Divided America: Ferocious Power Struggle in US Politics

March 27, 2007 - Tuesday

Earle and Merle Black discuss growing political divisiveness, arguing that the race for the White House now rests on a handful of states in the Midwest.

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Breakfast Briefing on East Asia, Africa and Other Hot Spots

March 15, 2007 - Thursday

Peter White reports on his recent trip to East Asia and Cedric Suzman comments on the several weeks he spent in his native South Africa.

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The State of the World's Children

March 15, 2007 - Thursday

Dr. Grussendorf asks what role private donors, governments, and international organizations should play in ensuring the well being of the world's children.

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State of the World's Children

March 15, 2007 - Thursday

Dr. Grussendorf asks what role private donors, governments, and international organizations should play in ensuring the well being of the world's children.

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Forging a World of Liberty Under Law

March 1, 2007 - Thursday

Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter presents the Princeton Project's newly released final report on national security in the 21st century, the results of two years of research.

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South Africa: Can the Momentum Continue?

March 1, 2007 - Thursday

Ambassador Streeb discusses South Africa progress from internationally shunned racist regime to economically successful democracy, and its future.

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The UN in the Era of American World Power

February 25, 2007 - Sunday

James Traub discusses his new book The Best Intentions: Kofi Annan and the UN in the Era of American World Power. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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China and Iran: Ancient Partners in a Post-imperial World

February 22, 2007 - Thursday

John Garver breaks new ground on the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Palestine Peace, Not Apartheid

February 22, 2007 - Thursday

Former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright provide provocative insight on the disputed territories of the Levant region.

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Jeb: America's Next Bush

February 20, 2007 - Tuesday

Prize-winning Florida journalist, SV Date, offers in-depth, critical reporting on the eight years of Governor Jeb Bush's reign in the Sunshine State.

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Jeb: America's Next Bush

February 20, 2007 - Tuesday

Prize-winning Florida journalist, SV Date, offers in-depth, critical reporting on the eight years of Governor Jeb Bush's reign in the Sunshine State.

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Migration: Human Traffic

February 15, 2007 - Thursday

Dr. Sylvia Maier discusses the advantages and disadvantages for countries that are affected by migration.

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Poland's Business Climate

February 9, 2007 - Friday

Political ambassadors and commerce specialists discuss opportunities for trade and investment in Poland.

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Mexico Today

February 8, 2007 - Thursday

Teodoro Maus, former Consul General of Mexico, and current president of TMR consulting, discusses the results of Mexico's most recent presidential election.

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US-Canada Relations

February 6, 2007 - Tuesday

Michael Wilson makes his first trip to the southeastern United States since becoming Ambassador in March 2006.

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Open or Closed Government in 2007?

February 1, 2007 - Thursday

Hollie Manheimer, director of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation, outlines the current state of open government laws in Georgia.

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Great Decisions: The US in the Middle East

January 25, 2007 - Thursday

John Kelly provides background on the situation in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and explore US options for the future.

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Lost Boys of Sudan: Inside Sudan's Civil War

January 25, 2007 - Thursday

Mark Bixler discusses the Sudanese conflict and challenges facing refugees, offering an up-close look inside the tragedy of Sudan's civil war.

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Breakfast Briefing on Israel

January 18, 2007 - Thursday

Ambassador Reda Mansour, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern US, holds a breakfast briefing on Israel and other Middle East issues.

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Shirley Franklin Discusses Challenges for Atlanta

January 10, 2007 - Wednesday

Shirley Franklin, Atlanta's first female mayor and the first African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major Southern city, discusses challenges for Atlanta.

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Peacemaking and North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions

October 17, 2006 - Tuesday

Dr. Marion Creekmore, former President Carter, and former US Ambassador to South Korea James Laney in a revealing conversation about North Korea.

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Vietnam and the Presidency: Inside the White House I

March 11, 2006 - Saturday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Vietnam and the Presidency: Inside the White House II

March 11, 2006 - Saturday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Vietnam and the Presidency: Lessons Learned

March 11, 2006 - Saturday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Vietnam and the Presidency: How We Got In

March 10, 2006 - Friday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Viet Nam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Vietnam and the Presidency: The Presidential Tapes

March 10, 2006 - Friday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Vietnam and the Presidency: Keynote Speaker

March 10, 2006 - Friday

Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Tribute to Sargent Shriver

December 12, 2005 - Monday

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosts a special tribute to Sargent Shriver. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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End of the Line?

May 26, 2005 - Thursday

Stephen Burrington and others debate the environmental impact of the MBTA's new public transit expansion plans. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Never Was a Foe So Detested: America During WWII

March 21, 2005 - Monday

Seth Jacobs discusses America's strategy in the Pacific during World War II, and how Americans perceived the Japanese enemy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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McCain Campaign Call: Lindsey Graham and Doug Holtz-Eakin

December 31, 1969 - Wednesday

June 23, 2008 McCain campaign call with Senator Lindsey Graham and senior policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin discussing Senator Obama and energy policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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McCain Campaign Call: Senator Richard Burr

December 31, 1969 - Wednesday

June 24, 2008 McCain campaign call with Senator Richard Burr discussing Senator Obama's energy policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Making A Case For Impeachment

Elizabeth de la Vega conducts a hypothetical grand jury indictment of administration officials who conspired to defraud the US by misleading the nation into war. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Challenges in Iraq

Ali Allawi, Barbara Bodine and Peter Galbraith discuss the situation in Iraq today (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Capitol Perspective: New Bedford Immigration Raid

Edward Kennedy and guests discuss the MA Immigration Worker Raid of March, 2007 in New Bedford, and the need for reform of the US's immigration laws (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace

Ali A. Allawi presents an insider's view of the ongoing crisis in Iraq. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Roots and Impact of Putin's Russia

Marshall Goldman and Uri Ra'anan explore the impact of the Kremlin's concentrated political power in an age of booming oil and gas wealth. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Iran: War or Peace?

Kenneth Pollack discusses the tension between the US and Iran, and the possibility of war. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Can Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation Co-Exist?

Owen Cote moderates a lively discussion about nuclear energy and international nuclear non-proliferation efforts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Capitol Perspective: USS JFK

Edward Kennedy tours the aircraft carrier USS JFK, docked for it's final time in Boston Harbor, with Rear Admiral H. Denby Starling II. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Future of Nuclear Energy

Allison Macfarlane and Andrew Kadak discuss the future of nuclear energy with Victor Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, US Department of Energy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Counting the Dead in Iraq

Gilbert Burnham explains how his 2006 Johns Hopkins study arrived at a different number (650,000) than the UN did (34,000) in its estimate of Iraqis killed in the war. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Undermining Science

Seth Shulman describes the results of his investigative journalism on charges of serious mishandling of scientific information in the Bush administration. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Presidential Speechwriters

Theodore Sorensen, Ted Widmer and other presidential speechwriters to discuss the art of capturing the president's voice. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Who Are the American Fascists?

Chris Hedges explores the rise of the Christian right in America, drawing parallels with the rise of fascism in Europe prior to the Second World War. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Elections: Fooled Again

Mark Crispin Miller discusses election stealing, and the reliability of recent and upcoming US election results. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Capitol Perspective: MA Governor Deval Patrick

Edward Kennedy and Deval Patrick discuss MA's new universal health care law, early education throughout the state, higher education and economic development. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Interpreting the Mid-Term Elections

Robert Blendon and Andrew Kohut interpret the results of the November 7th elections. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Human Rights in Iraq and Beyond

A member of the British Parliament since 1984, Ann Clwyd discusses her support of the war in Iraq on humanitarian grounds. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: The Churches and the Movement

Panel discussion at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston on the role of the churches in the civil rights movement. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: Jim Crow Education in Boston, Spark of the Movement

Panel discussion at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston on Jim Crow education in Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: African American Organizations, Students, and the Movement in Boston

Panel discussion at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston on African American organizations, students, and the civil rights movement in Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: Primary Source Student Workshop

Student workshop at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston on the role of primary sources in examining the civil rights movement. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: Closing Remarks

Beverly Morgan-Welch of the Museum of African American History delivers the closing remarks at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: Personal Stories

Members of the community share their personal experiences in connection with the civil rights movement at the Power and Protest Civil Rights symposium in Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Civil Rights Movement in Boston, 1960-1968: Welcome & Keynote Address

Gerald Gill, profess of history at Tufts University, delivers the keynote address entitled, "Setting the Context". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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An Emergency Preparedness Forum

Emergency preparedness authorities discuss New England's readiness for a crises. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Progressive-Conservative Debate

William Kristol and John Podesta debate the issues that most define and divide American political positions today. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Swanee Hunt: Journey to Political Activism

Swanee Hunt shares stories about her personal journey towards political activism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Inner Life of Democracy

Howard Zinn discusses his ideas about American ideals and the future of democracy with poet Mark Nepo. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Religion and Politics in America

Rev. Richard Cizik, John Danforth and Rev. Barry Lynn examine the evolving role of religion in American politics. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Why the Forward Strategy of Freedom Had to Fail

Dr. Yaron Brook examines the inherent flaws of the Forward Strategy of Freedom and explore what should replace it. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Take This Job and Ship It

Senator Dorgan examines what kind of impact the trade deficit might have on America's future and what role the federal government should play in managing global trade. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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A Conversation with Barack Obama

Barack Obama discusses his new book The Audacity of Hope and his views on American politics with New York Times columnist Bob Herbert. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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2006 MA Gubernatorial Candidate Debate: Round II

Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates, Grace Ross, Christy Mihos, Deval Patrick, and Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, debate at Boston's Faneuil Hall. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Limits of Presidential Power

David Golove examines how much power the Constitution gives to the executive branch of government. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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America's Role: Beat Cop or Bystander?

Lisa Mullins, anchor of PRI's THE WORLD, and a panel of distinguished journalists examine the US role in global affairs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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An Owner's Manual for Democracy

Steven Hill argues that antiquated election methods and practices have failed to protect the Constitution's guarantee of the right to vote. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Fighting Words: Framing the Constitution

Robin Morgan discusses her new book Fighting Words: A Toolkit for Combating the Religious Right. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Iron Cage: The Palestinian Struggle for Statehood