Conversations with History (Video)

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Europe at the Cross...
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14:27:57 05/11/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Federico Rampini, la Repubblica's New York Bureau Chief, for a discussion of the current European crisis. Topics covered...

Europe at the Crossroads with Federico Rampini (Conversations ...

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Europe at the Crossroads with Federico Rampini (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Federico Rampini, la Repubblica's New York Bureau Chief, for a discussion of the current European crisis. Topics covered include: the Italian economy and political system, the crisis of the European monetary system and its implications for the European Union’s future, and European and U.S. perceptions of their differences. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23727]

Valuing with Samuel...
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17:58:28 05/08/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Samuel Scheffler, University Professor, New York University, for a discussion of philosophical inquiry. Scheffler discus...

Valuing with Samuel Scheffler (Conversations with History)

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Valuing with Samuel Scheffler (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Samuel Scheffler, University Professor, New York University, for a discussion of philosophical inquiry. Scheffler discusses his work on valuing with particular attention to his essays on terrorism, immigration, and his Tanner lectures on the implications of an afterlife in which humanity would cease to exist. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 23730]

Power Politics and ...
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16:25:10 05/01/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Stuart Altman for a discussion of the struggle to reform healthcare in the U.S. Altman traces his intellectual odyssey ...

Power Politics and Universal Health Care with Stuart Altman (C...

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Power Politics and Universal Health Care with Stuart Altman (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Stuart Altman for a discussion of the struggle to reform healthcare in the U.S. Altman traces his intellectual odyssey and recalls his long term involvement in national policymaking. In his reflections, he considers the successes and failures of reform in the context of U.S. political culture and history. Analyzing efforts by Presidents from Roosevelt to Obama, he highlights the twin goals of cost reduction and universal access. He concludes with an examination of the Obama plan speculating on the future of cost control. In his conclusion, he offers advice to students on how to prepare for the future. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23793]

The Struggle for Eg...
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15:15:26 04/12/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Steven A. Cook, Sabbagh Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion of his new book, “The Strugg...

The Struggle for Egypt with Steven Cook (Conversations with H...

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The Struggle for Egypt with Steven Cook (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Steven A. Cook, Sabbagh Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion of his new book, “The Struggle for Egypt.” Cook discusses the major actors in modern Egyptian history focusing on the military, the Muslim Brotherhood and the student movements. He identifies recurring patterns—the failure of the military to achieve equity and social justice under Nasser, Sadat, and Mubarak; the continuing resilience of the Muslim Brotherhood in providing a meaningful national narrative while developing organizations that could meet the social welfare and religious needs of the Egyptian people; and the periodic emergence of student movements. Cook then identifies the flawed assumptions of U.S. policy in the thirty years following the Camp David Accords. He concludes with the key issues in the next stages: the writing of a new constitution, the military; and the deteriorating economic situation. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23601]

From Point Guard to...
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19:09:56 03/20/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson, Mayor of Sacramento, California since 2008. Tracing his journey from Sacramento’s O...

From Point Guard to Mayor with Kevin Johnson (Conversations wi...

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From Point Guard to Mayor with Kevin Johnson (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson, Mayor of Sacramento, California since 2008. Tracing his journey from Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood to his current role as Mayor, Johnson discusses the many influences that have shaped his goals and principles including family, faith and education at Cal. He compares leadership and teamwork in basketball and politics and describes the challenges of working in the private and public sectors. He offers his thoughts on the problem of inequality focusing on reforming public education. He concludes with advice to students as they prepare for the future reflecting on whether opportunity will remain a key element of the American dream. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23600]

Taking the Pulse of...
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13:52:50 03/15/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes pollster Merv Field for a discussion of his remarkable career. Tracing his intellectual odyssey, he describes his educat...

Taking the Pulse of California with Merv Field (Conversations ...

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Taking the Pulse of California with Merv Field (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes pollster Merv Field for a discussion of his remarkable career. Tracing his intellectual odyssey, he describes his education, early work with George Gallup, and his stint in the Merchant Marines. He recalls the early history of polling in the US including the founding and development of the Field Research Corporation and the Field poll. He analyzes the challenges of conducting reliable polls while maintaining ethical standards in the profession. Field reflects on the skills required in survey research and the challenges of adapting to new technologies. He reflects on the changes in California since his arrival after World War II and the shifting agenda of California politics. Looking to the future, he concludes with his thoughts on the future of survey research. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23599]

Fragile States Glob...
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16:01:55 02/01/12

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Stewart Patrick, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion of his new book, “Weak Links.” Patr...

Fragile States Global Threats and International Security with ...

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Fragile States Global Threats and International Security with Stewart Patrick (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Stewart Patrick, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion of his new book, “Weak Links.” Patrick discusses the criteria for defining fragile states and for creating benchmarks for evaluating whether they pose national security threats with reference to terrorism proliferation, criminal activity, energy insecurity and infectious disease. He argues that in most cases the links are tenuous and the focus on one category obscures the challenges these states actually pose for the U.S. and the community of nations. He proposes that the United States focus on an early warning system that anticipates problem areas, identify local environments that shape harmful outcomes, engage in multilateral solutions, and de-emphasize the over reliance on military solutions. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 23260]

How the Law Is Used...
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19:19:51 12/08/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes writer Glenn Greenwald for a discussion of his new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some.” Greenwald traces his intel...

How the Law Is Used to Destroy Equality and Protect the Powerf...

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How the Law Is Used to Destroy Equality and Protect the Powerful with Glenn Greenwald (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes writer Glenn Greenwald for a discussion of his new book, “With Liberty and Justice for Some.” Greenwald traces his intellectual odyssey; analyzes the relationship between principle, power, and law; and describes the erosion of the rule of law in the United States. Highlighting the degree to which the legal system frees the powerful from accountability while harshly treating the powerless, Greenwald describes the origins of the current system, its repudiation of American ideals, and the mechanisms which sustain it. He then analyzes the media’s abdication of its role as watchdog role. He concludes with a survey of the the record of the Obama administration in fulfilling its mandate, argues for an alternative politics, and offers advice for students as they prepare for the future. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23138]

Ocean Voyages with ...
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19:38:46 12/07/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Sylvia A. Earle, Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, for a discussion of her work as a research sc...

Ocean Voyages with Sylvia Earle (Conversations with History)

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Ocean Voyages with Sylvia Earle (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Sylvia A. Earle, Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, for a discussion of her work as a research scientist, oceanic explorer, entrepreneur, and public educator. Tracing her intellectual journey,Earle talks about the influence of her formative years, her education, the importance of the ocean for life on earth, and the challenges of being both a scientist and a citizen concerned about the fate of the oceans. Series: "Conversations with History" [Science] [Show ID: 23047]

U.S. Policy Toward ...
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19:38:34 12/07/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pepperdine’s Dan Caldwell for a discussion of his new book, “Vortex of Conflict.”Professor Caldwell analyzes U. S. polic...

U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan Pakistan and Iraq (Conversatio...

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U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan Pakistan and Iraq (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pepperdine’s Dan Caldwell for a discussion of his new book, “Vortex of Conflict.”Professor Caldwell analyzes U. S. policy toward Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. Comparing the two wars undertaken after the 911 attacks, Professor Caldwell analyzes the assumptions of the Bush doctrine, the evolution of military strategy, and the role of intelligence in failing to explain the nature of the conflicts. Caldwell also reflects on the consequences of the wars for U.S. preparedness and for U.S. values. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23046]

Energy Security and...
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18:36:59 11/28/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Daniel Yergin for a discussion of his new book, “The Quest.” Tracing his intellectual odyssey, Yergin reflects on the ch...

Energy Security and the Remaking of the Modern World with Dani...

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Energy Security and the Remaking of the Modern World with Daniel Yergin (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Daniel Yergin for a discussion of his new book, “The Quest.” Tracing his intellectual odyssey, Yergin reflects on the challenges of writing a comprehensive account of energy, and he highlights the importance of storytelling in crafting a powerful narrative. He then analyzes the role of creativity, technology, markets, and geopolitics in shaping the unfolding story of energy. The conversation moves on to three important questions: whether there will be enough energy to meet the world’s demands, whether the security of the energy system will be insured, and what will be the future mix of energy sources. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 23053]

How the U.S. Iran a...
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14:11:41 11/02/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes author Andrew Scott Cooper to discuss his new book “The Oil Kings.” Focusing on the geopolitics of the Middle East in th...

How the U.S. Iran and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Powe...

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How the U.S. Iran and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Power in the Middle East in the 1970's with Andrew Scott Cooper (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes author Andrew Scott Cooper to discuss his new book “The Oil Kings.” Focusing on the geopolitics of the Middle East in the 1970's, the study centers on the complex relationship between Nixon, Kissinger and the Shah of Iran. Relying on recently declassified documents, Cooper describes the international environment of the period and the implications of the Nixon doctrine for the Shah's foreign policy. Revealing the contradiction between the Shah's dependence on the rise of oil prices and the need to fund his new military role, Cooper explains how this contradiction resulted in the Shah's downfall and the implosion of Iran. He demonstrates the interplay between the collapse of the relationship between Iran and the U.S. and the emergence of Saudi Arabia as the guarantor of price and supply in the oil market and America’s most important ally in the Persian Gulf. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22929]

Politics and Americ...
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15:36:05 11/01/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Rogers M. Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a discussion of political ideals ...

Politics and American Political Ideals with Rogers M. Smith (C...

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Politics and American Political Ideals with Rogers M. Smith (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Rogers M. Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a discussion of political ideals and political realities in American history. He highlights the importance of building community and political identity by assembling coalitions around narratives that appeal to a broad audience while shaping policy agendas. Professor Smith compares the leadership of Lincoln, Reagan and Obama in addressing these tasks. He concludes with an analysis of how the issue of race has been approached as American political life has become increasing polarized around issues of inequality and relative international decline. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22927]

Abraham Lincoln and...
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18:49:15 10/25/11

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, “The Fiery Trial.” The conversation focuses on...

Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery with Eric Foner (Conversa...

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Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery with Eric Foner (Conversations with History)

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Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, “The Fiery Trial.” The conversation focuses on Lincoln’s relationship to slavery over the course of his career. As Lincoln moved from local, to state and then national politics, he grew in stature and his understanding of the complexity of the issue matured. The discussion focuses on the key dimensions of his intellectual and political growth including Lincoln’s background, his command of language in his speeches and writings, and his remarkable skills as a political leader. The discussion concludes with a comparison of Lincoln and President Obama and the political situations they confront. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 22930]

Adaptation and Chan...
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15:48:45 10/18/11

Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Frank Rhodes, former President of Cornell University, for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities he faced leading an Ivy Lea...

Adaptation and Change in the American University with Frank Rh...

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Adaptation and Change in the American University with Frank Rhodes (Conversations with History)

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Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Frank Rhodes, former President of Cornell University, for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities he faced leading an Ivy League university. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 11288]

Being a Writer with...
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15:47:27 10/18/11

Writer and MacArthur Fellow Mark Danner talks about writing as reportage versus as a creative act, and examines how words are used for differing purposes. Series: ...

Being a Writer with Mark Danner (Conversations with History)

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Being a Writer with Mark Danner (Conversations with History)

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Writer and MacArthur Fellow Mark Danner talks about writing as reportage versus as a creative act, and examines how words are used for differing purposes. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 8042]

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Terror and Consent: The Wars for the Twenty-Fir...

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Terror and Consent: The Wars for the Twenty-First Century (Conversations with History)
07/22/08

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Philip Bobbitt, Herbert Wechsler Professor of Jurisprudence, Columbia University. Focusing on the transformation of the state and warfare, Professor Bobbitt offers a new interpretation of terrorism. He explains the emergence of the market state, compares it to the nation state, analyzes the unique features of warfare in the new century, and brings into focus the distinctive qualities of today's terrorism. Professor Bobbitt also describes the challenges posed for national security and offers an agenda for changes that integrate strategy and law. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 14820]