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Arthur Blank on Falcons Football and the Economy

October 8, 2009 - Thursday

Arthur Blank, most notable for co-founding Atlanta-based Home Depot, reviews the Atlanta Falcons football Season and takes questions on the economy at the Atlanta Press Club.

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The Atlanta Neighborhood Summit

September 12, 2009 - Saturday

Angela Glover Blackwell, founder and chief executive officer of PolicyLink, addresses the first annual Atlanta Neighborhood Summit.

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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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The Book Shopper: A Life in Review

July 8, 2009 - Wednesday

Murray Browne discusses the paradox of his new book about used books, being talked about in a shop that started out selling only used books, but now sells new ones too.

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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 World, According to GE

June 19, 2009 - Friday

General Electric Vice Chairman John Rice comments on his multi-national company's progress and policies, as well as ancillary issues of the day.

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Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World

June 9, 2009 - Tuesday

Liaquat Ahamed discusses his book, Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, and in doing covers the 2009 financial crisis.

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Talking Business with Joe Nocera

May 21, 2009 - Thursday

From government bailouts to stimulus spending, there's no business like big business - or at least there isn't to Joe Nocera, the Talking Business columnist for The New York Times.

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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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Is the European Union Relevant to Atlanta?

May 11, 2009 - Monday

Notable scholars and experts delve into the European Union's significance to Atlanta and Georgia.

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Peggy McCormick: Keep Atlanta Growing

April 28, 2009 - Tuesday

Peggy McCormick, president of the Atlanta Development Authority, talks about spurring the city's growth during the economic recession.

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All About Africa

April 1, 2009 - Wednesday

Julia White, Cedric Suzman, Gail Ifshin, Bernadette Paolo, Ambassador Amadou Ba and former Ambassador Andrew Young address students from metro Atlanta schools on the importance of Africa.

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The Global Financial Crisis

March 20, 2009 - Friday

Garnett Keith, Stephen Kay and Sheila L. Tschinkel discuss the global impact of the financial crisis.

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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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The Art of the Steal - Spalding Nix

January 21, 2009 - Wednesday

Spalding Nix discusses infamous works of art and the daring criminals that steal them.

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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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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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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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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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The Financial Crisis

October 30, 2008 - Thursday

Panelists Jeff Baker, Ransom James and Trey Loughran are joined by moderator S. Tamer Cavusgil to discuss Managing in Emerging Markets: The Financial Crisis and Consumer Debt.

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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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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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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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Sustainable Cities - Arthur Blank Foundation

April 10, 2008 - Thursday

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is joined by Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and others to discuss progressive initiatives for environmentally sound urban development.

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How Working Women Can Own Their Career

April 3, 2008 - Thursday

A panel of Atlanta moms offers polar perspectives on how to take control and balance career with life. The panelists include an executive mom, flextime mom, superstar mom, on-ramp mom and a Mom Corps mom.

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How Working Women Can Own Their Life

April 3, 2008 - Thursday

Leslie Bennetts discusses the evolution of today's working mother and the key factors to consider when facing the choice of returning to work or staying at home.

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How Working Women Can Manage Stress

April 3, 2008 - Thursday

Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder and CEO of The Stress Institute, discusses managing stress amid the work-life balance.

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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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A Briefing on the World of CARE

January 29, 2008 - Tuesday

Helene D. Gayle, president of CARE, and Peter White, president of the Southern Center for International Studies, discuss the world, as seen through the eyes of the humanitarian organization.

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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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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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Modern Germany and the Origins of the European Union

December 31, 2007 - Monday

International business consultant Dr. AndrÂ Teissier-du Cros shares his 50-year experience in personal and business relations with Germany.

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The Rise of the Creative Class

December 14, 2007 - Friday

Best-selling author Richard Florida discusses his new book is The Flight of the Creative Class.

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Third Round: Strategic Economic Dialogue with China

November 29, 2007 - Thursday

Alan Holmer previews the third round of the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED), made in December in Beijing.

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Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit

November 4, 2007 - Sunday

Lou Dobbs looks at the critical issues and challenges of the 2008 election in his latest book Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit.

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Keeping It Wild

November 3, 2007 - Saturday

Majora Carter speaks about ways to connect poverty alleviation and environmental protection.

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Peter Greenberg: The Complete Travel Detective Bible

November 1, 2007 - Thursday

Peter Greenberg shares the wisdom of his vast travel industry experience.

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Transportation Demands: Moving Forward

October 30, 2007 - Tuesday

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor, Casey Cagle, describes how the region can meet the transportation demands of a population growing by leaps and bounds.

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Global Human Resource Management

September 28, 2007 - Friday

Allen Hill, Mike Troy and Rita Wuebbeler are moderated by Cedric Suzman in a discussion on the growth and direction of global human resource management.

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Atlanta's Growth

September 20, 2007 - Thursday

A.J. Robinson discusses the renaissance happening in Atlanta's central city and the effect it is having on the region.

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Remembering the Great Depression in the Rural South

September 12, 2007 - Wednesday

Kenneth J. Bindas examines the lives of rural Georgians and others in his engaging new collection of more than 600 oral histories.

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Economic Outlook for Atlanta

September 6, 2007 - Thursday

As the newly appointed CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dennis Lockhart discusses the economic outlook for Atlanta.

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Grounded Globalism: How the US South Embraces the World

August 12, 2007 - Sunday

James Peacock looks for answers about whether globalism is stealing Southern jobs and homogenizing the culture.

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Delivering Video via Internet: Challenges & Opportunities

July 31, 2007 - Tuesday

Kevin Anderton and others explore the issue of audience attention, the scarcest resource in the web-based video delivery industry. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Kai Ryssdal: Inside MarketPlace

July 13, 2007 - Friday

Kai Ryssdal discusses the business and financial program MarketPlace and the show's future plans.

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Getting Unstuck Without Becoming Unglued

July 6, 2007 - Friday

Mel Robbins hosts Dr. Sue O'Doherty with her book, Getting Unstuck Without Becoming Unglued, and discusses journeying along the career path. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Atlanta's Growth: Good News, Bad News

June 18, 2007 - Monday

Tom Bell discusses the possibilities and challenges facing the Atlanta metro-region, recently reported to be the fastest-growing urban center in the nation.

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Atlanta's Workforce: Competing in a Global Economy

May 31, 2007 - Thursday

A panel discusses innovations to improve Atlanta's public education system to ensure that students are learning the skills they need to get good jobs in industry.

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Blessed Unrest: The Environmental Movement

May 23, 2007 - Wednesday

Paul Hawken reads from his new book, Blessed Unrest, on the diversity of the environmental movement, its ideas, strategies, and hidden history.

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Creating an Impact in Rights Activism

May 17, 2007 - Thursday

Mark Freedman discusses changes that are affecting our work, communities and world.

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Industry-First Business Models for Flexible Employment

May 10, 2007 - Thursday

Atlanta female executives share their experiences with flexibility in the workplace, on-ramps and off-ramps in their career, and the many issues career women face.

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Your Mental Health at Work

April 26, 2007 - Thursday

A learned panel investigates how your workplace conditions can improve your mental health.

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The Value of Arts in the Workplace

April 17, 2007 - Tuesday

Eric Booth explores research indicating that learning in the arts makes improves workplace preparedness and may contribute to market competitiveness for the US.

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Sam A. Williams Discusses Metro Atlanta 2030

March 12, 2007 - Monday

Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, discusses "Metro Atlanta 2030 Challenges & Opportunities".

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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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Arthur Blank: Self-Made Man of Trade

February 15, 2007 - Thursday

Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta Falcons NFL Team speaks at the Atlanta Press Club.

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Sustainable Enterprise: The Next Industrial Revolution

February 13, 2007 - Tuesday

Ray Anderson describes the conversion of Interface into a profitable, sustainable enterprise, and his goal to eliminate all negative impact on the environment by 2020.

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Boston IDEAS 2005: Alexis Borisy

October 6, 2005 - Thursday

Alexis Borisy discusses developing new medicines built from synergistic combinations of approved drugs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Hole in the Cities: Where Have All the Record Stores Gone?

Ned Arnold moderates a discussion with industry representatives and music critics about the future of the CD industry, specifically the closing of local record stores. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Capitol Perspective: College Affordability

Ted Kennedy hosts a discussion on the topic of college affordability and the negative impact these expenses can have on graduates entering the public sector. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Trying to Achieve the American Dream in Boston

Panelists explore what structures and networks are available in Boston to give residents the tools to find solid employment and move into financial stability. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Blessed Unrest: Grassroots Humanity

Paul Hawken, environmentalist and businessman, addresses the creation of a worldwide grassroots movement based on hope and humanity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Tea and the Origins of the China Trade

Jonathan Chu discusses how American ingenuity, good fortune and commercial freedom gave rise to the profitable post-American Revolution China Trade. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Data, Dollars and Unintentional Subversion of Human Rights

Thomas White argues that one of the unanticipated consequences of decisions made in the IT industry is a disregard for privacy as a fundamental human right (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Color of Wealth: The US Racial Wealth Divide

Meizhu Lui and others investigate why the distribution of wealth in our nation is so uneven and whether or not public policy reinforces existing racial inequalities. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Watanabe, Liu, and Borges-Mendez discuss the relationship between immigrant populations, entrepreneurship and urban vitality. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Opportunities and Challenges for Farming the Deep Blue

Dr. Langan describes his research in molluscan shellfish restoration and aquaculture in near shore and open ocean environments. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Transitioning to a Sustainable Energy Economy

John Heywood and Stephen Ansolabehere discuss the kind growing pains that may be involved in moving towards a sustainable energy policy. (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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Private Management of Public Schools

Richard Elmore and Steven Wilson explore the nuances related to having American public schools run by private corporations. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Corporate Social Responsibility in an Increasingly Flat World

Peter Karoff moderates a discussion about managing and improving corporate social responsibility in MA in the face of rapidly changing corporate ownership. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Oil Shock

Matthew Simmons draws on his extensive experience in the global energy market to assess the future of Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Paying for College: The Rising Cost of Higher Education

Bridget Terry Long discusses the results of her recent research on the rising cost of higher education in New England with a panel of higher education experts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Living the Dream

Barry Bluestone and others discuss roadblocks, inequity, and the elusiveness of the American Dream. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Managing for Mission: The Leadership and Talent Imperative

A panel of nonprofit leaders share case studies highlighting the plasticity of management structures in contemporary nonprofits. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Boston in 2030

Marc D. Draisen of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council asks what metro Boston will look like in 2030 if we continue to grow at our current rate. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Nantucket Sound Offshore Wind Farm Debate

Christopher Lydon moderates a debate concerning the proposed development of America's first offshore wind farm in the shallow waters of Nantucket Sound. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Power of How: Redefining Corporate Culture

Seidman argues that how one conducts oneself in business is one of the few remaining opportunities for differentiation, competitive advantage and personal fulfillment. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Importance of Public Diplomacy in a Post 9/11 World

Paul Cellucci, former governor of MA, offers his thoughts on how public diplomacy can help to ensure the safety, prosperity, and moral vision of our nation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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TV's New Economics

Experts examine the changing economic base of American television, the role of audiences and the broader role of consumption in the evolution of American television. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Corporate Excellence, Ethics and the Role of IT

Deborah Johnson discusses ethics in the context of information technology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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RealTalk: Strapped in Boston

Tamara Draut celebrates the release of her new book, Strapped: Why America's 20- and 30-Somethings Can't Get Ahead. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Archives, Museums, and Libraries I

Clifford Lynch discusses the economics of open archives before an industry case study at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Archives, Museums, and Libraries II

Howard Bessner and Ellen Dunlap present an industry case study on the economics of open archives at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of the Public DomainThe Economics of Film and Television I

David Pierce, and others, present an industry study on the economics of the public domain, film, and television at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Content: The Wealth of Networks

Yochai Benkler explores the new economies and the powerful transformative potential of decentralized social production at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Film and Television II

Marsha Kinder, and others, analyze the role of moving images at universities at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The New Economics of GamingEverything is Miscellaneous

Henry Jenkins and David Edery of MIT describe the new economics of gaming and the new roles consumers are playing at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Business Interests in Open ContentNext Steps: Cooperation Across Institutions and Industries

Eric Saltzman and Dave Marvit comnsider new frameworks that commercial/noncommercial enterprises must consider at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Content Symposium: Keynote Address: Openness as an Ethos

Surowiecki, author of the bestselling book The Wisdom of Crowds, delivers the keynote address at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Content Symposium: New Models of Creative Production in the Digital AgeCollaboration and the Marketplace

Anne Margulies of MIT introduces the first two sessions of a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Knowledge as a Public GoodThe Economics of Open Courseware

Anne Margulies, and others, present two industry studies on the economics of public good and courseware at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of Open Text Convergence: Consumer Participation & Econ of Mass Media

Fred Beshears, and others, present an industry study on the economics of open text and discuss convergence cultures at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economics of the Music Industry

Terry Fisher presents an industry study on the economics of the music industry at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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How The North Promoted, Prolonged & Profited From Slavery

The authors of Complicity: How The North Promoted, Prolonged, And Profited From Slavery discuss their research findings. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Baby Boomers: A Generation in Transition

Researchers present the findings of a new MassINC report on the MA population of "Baby Boomers" and a panel discusses the issues raised by the survey. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Going to Town: Shopping in Downtown Boston

Anthony Sammarco brings the history of Downtown Crossing, an area that was completely remade after the Great Boston Fire of 1872, to life in this illustrated lecture. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend

Mitchell Zuckoff describes the mercurial rise and fall of the notorious career of Charles Ponzi (1882-1949). (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Bait and Switch: End of the White Collar American Dream?

Social critic and author Barbara Ehrenreich exposes the economic cruelty of today's globalized, just-in-time, lean and mean world of work. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Boston IDEAS 2005: Roland Fryer Jr.

Roland Fryer discusses his rigorous analysis and consideration of the African-American experience. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Boston IDEAS 2005: Tod Murphy

Tod Murphy discusses the Farmer's Diner which is a national model for economically viable and environmentally sound restaurants that support local family farms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Boston IDEAS 2005: Eric von Hippel

Eric von Hippel discusses his work on the nature and economics of distributed and open innovation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Ethics of Globalization: Oyxmoron or Path to Peace?

Mike Eskew discusses his experiences as a leader of both a booming global business, and charitable foundation focused on disadvantaged youth. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Callie House: My Face is Black is True

Mary Berry reclaims Callie House, the female forerunner of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Capital Perspective: Cultural Tourism

Senator Edward Kennedy and leaders of the Massachusetts cultural community discuss tourism relating to the Commonwealth's vast cultural landscape. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Changing Face of Massachusetts

Author Andrew Sum and others discuss the new report The Changing Face of Massachusetts about the state's growing immigrant population. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Linking Money to Mission

Clara Miller and a panel of nonprofit business leaders discuss holistic approaches to money management and mission maintenance. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Eliminating Poverty: Attainable Goal or Unrealizable Dream?

Peggy Dulaney and Peter Karoff, two innovative philanthropists, brainstorm new approaches to the seemingly unsolvable world problems. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Modern Slavery: MIT-BBC Symposium

Steven Law and others discuss the current high rates of forced labor, enforced prostitution and human trafficking around the world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Tracing the Dollars Behind the Terror Network

Loretta Napoleoni follows the money to describe the 1.5 trillion dollar international economic network that fuels the new economy of terror. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Race to the Bottom: Jobs, Trade, Deficit and Justice

Alan Tonelson examines the role that globalization of trade and labor play in the lives of American workers. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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John Kenneth Galbraith: His Life, His Politics, His Economics

Richard Parker and Robert Reich, reflect on the remarkable career of the economist John Kenneth Galbraith. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Global Ethic for a Globalized World

Paul Knitter asks where the world's major religions stand on globalization and explains why he interprets their collective response as a qualified approval. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Cult of Power: Sex Discrimination in America

Burk, the woman behind the protest of Augusta National, the golf club/enclave of major corporate heads, discusses the implications of the club's refusal to admit women. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Social Responsibility: Strong Ethics, Smart Business

Anne Mulcahy discusses corporate ethics based on her experience as chairman and CEO of Xerox. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Social Security Reform: What the Public Wants to Know I

Stephen C. Goss, chief actuary of the social security administration, helps clear up the mysteries of social security reform. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Blood and Oil: US Dependency on Imported Petroleum

Michael T. Klare discusses his latest book Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Harvard Rules: Behind the Ivy Tower

Bradley discusses his new book about the the politics, sex, ambition, infighting, and intrigue behind Harvard University's current governing board. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Moral Courage, Digital Distrust: Ethics in a Troubled World

Rushworth Kidder discusses ethical corporate behavior in a globalized and digitized market. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Combating Global Poverty

Dr Farmer and others address necessary steps for communities in poverty around the world to escape the oppression of hunger and infectious disease. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Starting Line: Predictions for the Commonwealth

Robert Keough of CommonWealth magazine moderates a panel of local pundits discussing predictions of a difficult political and economic year in Massachusetts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Nonprofit Forum: Leading through Effective Governance

Ira Jackson and others explore nonprofit governance and highlight interesting examples of thoughtful board governance in changing times. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Day My God Died

Leder and Collins expose the child sex trade industry in Bombay after a screening of The Day My God Died, an independent film on the same issue. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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World Wide Web: Ten Year Anniversary

Members of the World Wide Web Consortium, a group central to the development of the world wide web, discuss the history and future of the World Wide Web. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The State of the Workforce

A panel of local experts discuss changes, challenges and opportunities in the 495/MetroWest region of Massachusetts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Shakespeare and the Bottom Line: Marketing Higher Ed

Kirp explains the pressure on American universities to function as businesses within a competitive market, and the impact of this on their educational goals. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Economy and the 2004 Campaign

Alice Rivlin, Robert Reich, Glenn Loury and Tom Oliphant discuss the economy and its rhetorical role in the 2004 campaign. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Keepers of the Corporate Conscience

Jamie Gorelick, prominent business leader and former presidential advisor, describes the role that boards of directors play in the maintenance of corporate ethics. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Russia Now: Ethnic Strife and Economic Unrest

Several of the nation's leading experts on Russia and the Caucasus discuss the challenges that currently confront Russia. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Barry Bluestone: Socio-Economics

This founding member of the Economic Policy Institute focuses on the economic conditions of low- and middle-income American families. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Abortion and the Economics of Fertility

Phillip Levine uses economic modeling to provide a unique perspective on the issue of abortion. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Housing and Homebuying in Massachusetts

Young professionals join a panel of housing experts, researchers and activists to discuss the social and economic repercussions of today's housing market. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Assets, Race, and Social Mobility

Part I: This Commonwealth Forum examines the issue of inequality in assets, particularly racial inequality, and probes whether this disparity affects social mobility. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Conversation with Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman discusses his new book, The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century with WBUR's Tom Ashbrook. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Information Technology and Intellectual Property

Norman E. Bowie, a business ethics expert, discusses the implications of intelllectual property rights and technology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Hydrogen Based Economy: Just A Dream?

These presentations discuss the reasons and technologies for hydrogen production, and explore fuel cells and the future of aviation technology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Boston Unbound: Challenges for the 21st Century

Researchers Pierce and Johnson give an overview of Boston's potential and its most critical challenges for the 21st Century. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Going for Broke: Middle Class Families

Elizabeth Warren, author of The Two-Income Trap helps a panel of thinkers figure out the root causes of middle-class financial insecurity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Labor-Management Relations in Public Education

Officials from Rochester, NY and Worcester, Mass discuss their collective commitment to student achievement above all else. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Transportation Capital Programming

This expert panel discusses a report recommending improvements in the way Massachusetts evaluates its transportation capital spending. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Ethics and the Corporate Culture

Gilmartin, president of Merck pharmaceuticals and member of President Bush's Export Council, explains the value of acting ethically in the global business world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Alternative Job Brokering: Overcoming Barriers to Work

Jo Ann Gora and Center for Social Policy researchers discuss a recent study of social enterprise models for overcoming labor market disadvantages. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Human Services: Getting Your Money's Worth?

Paul Grogan leads a panel discussion on human service industry reform, inspired by a recent report on weaknesses in this field in Massachusetts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Globalization and Its Discontents

Joseph Stiglitz critiques the World Bank, globalism, and recent events, including the war with Iraq and the Middle East crisis. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Daily Crisis: Developing Value-Based Companies

Kraemer talks about the crisis of values that leaders of companies face every day in the workplace and how companies can undergird their organizational values. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Essentials for a Decent Working Society

Robert Reich, examines the American social contract in light of corporate frauds, mass layoffs, impending war in Iraq, and fiscal policies that favor the rich and punish the poor. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Just and Lasting Change: Sustainable Communities

Daniel Taylor-Ide discusses proven models for fostering healthy, sustainable communities in impoverished areas through community partnerships. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights

Business experts discuss corporate responsibility, in general, and as it relates to the advancement of human rights at home and abroad. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Workforce Development in Massachusetts

Experts in education and workforce development debate the future of workforce development in Massachusetts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Debating Reparations for Slavery

How do you put a price on 300 years of injustice? Glenn Loury and Melissa Nobles debate the pros and cons of paying reparations today for slavery. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Inventing and Marketing

Richard Levy, Emerson alumni and inventor, discusses universal truths based on his innovations on the toy-making bench and market. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Ending Global Poverty

Jeffrey Sachs discusses the challenge of ending poverty that afflicts so much of the world today. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Why Care About Child Care?

Kathleen McCartney explains how tests of child care policy provide convincing evidence about how child care assistance affects patterns of child care use. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Startup Garden: Growing a Business to Fit Your Life

Tom Ehrenfeld explores starting a business that matches your dreams, hopes, and values with your skills and experience to bring lifelong fulfillment. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet

Howard Gardner, and guests, explore how professionals can do work that is both expert and socially responsible, even in market-driven times. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Bayard Rustin: Live Speech on the Freedom Budget

In 1967, the issue of black poverty was at the center of the civil rights movement, when Bayard Rustin put forth his Freedom Budget proposal. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Games People Play: Game Theory in Everyday Life

Susan Skeath van Mulbregt introduces basic concepts in game theory and highlights several applications to common social, political, and economic interactions. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Survival Strategies for Independent Media Producers

Panelists discuss the producer's role in a successful narrative or documentary film and seminar participants ask a talented group of producers for advice. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Creating Content for New Media

Panelists at the Roxbury Film Festival discuss the whole new range of opportunities available to filmmakers now because of the technological landscape. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Hope for the Future of Alternative Energy & Transportation

Roger Saillant discusses the reasons to be hopeful about the future of alternative energy and transportation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Alternative Options: Where Will You Fuel Up in 2015?

Panelists discuss the pros, cons, and the likelihood that fuels such as biodiesel, natural gas could challenge petroleum's dominance in the energy market. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies in New England

Brad Bradshaw moderates a panel of experts as they discuss strategies for introducing this hydrogen technology into our everyday lives in New England. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Models of Sustainable Transportation Across the Globe

Steve Jones-D'Agostino moderates a discussion of efforts in the realm of alternative energy that have been successful around the world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Flood

Anthony Sammarco traces molasses from the slave trade to the abolitionist movement to the great molasses flood in Boston's North End. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Missing Class: Portraits of The Near Poor in America

Katherine Newman gives voice to 57 million Americans sandwiched between the middle class and the poor. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Role of the Media in Our Democracy: Business

Ellen Hume moderates a panel discussion on the responsibilities of the press when it comes to business reporting and on the business of the media. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The West and China: Divergence and Convergence

Niall Ferguson examines the impact of China's economic strength on the international economy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Offshore Wind Farms: Weighing the Benefits

Greg Watson leads a discussion about the economic benefits of wind-generated electricity and the potential negative impacts to communities and the environment. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Ethical Challenges in Business: A Leadership Perspective

Bill George explores ethical challenges in business from a leadership perspective, offering insights on what can cause leaders to lose their moral bearings. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Television News in Transition

Juju Chang and others discuss the impact of recent major changes related to television news programming. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Alexis Borisy: Building New Medicines

Alexis Borisy discusses developing new medicines built from synergistic combinations of approved drugs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Ending Slavery: How We Free Today's Slaves

Kevin Bales discusses his newest book, which lays out a detailed, comprehensive plan for ending slavery within a generation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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