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FEB 9, 2015 • Podcast
A Conversation with Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and Champion of Liberal Arts Education
In this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, Leon Botstein discusses Bard's innovative programs to serve the underserved, which include Bard high schools, prison education programs, and ...
FEB 5, 2015 • Podcast
Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe
"Europe has always been a place of conflict and malice and anger and hatred, between classes and between nations. The question now is, can it ...
JAN 26, 2015 • Podcast
The Afghan Challenge
With a new president in charge, can Afghanistan find a way out of decades of conflict and oppression? What will be the effect of the ...
JAN 22, 2015 • Podcast
Extreme Political Parties in Greece: Economic and Cultural Factors
"There has been, in the period of the last 30 years especially, a breakdown of trust, not only between the governed and the government, but also ...
JAN 16, 2015 • Podcast
Politics and Profits of Academia
Even if universities are not for profit, budgets loom large in higher education--and global markets hold revenue potential. In this episode, we look at three ...
JAN 15, 2015 • Podcast
Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2015
"The world in 2015 looks a lot more dangerous, a lot more vulnerable," says global political risk specialist Ian Bremmer in his annual forecast. He notes ...
JAN 7, 2015 • Podcast
Unaccountable: Janine Wedel on how Elite Power Brokers have Corrupted the U.S. System
Anthropologist Janine Wedel exposes America's "new corruption"--the unprecedented ways that many politicians, retired generals, academics, bankers, and physicians exploit their prestige and insider knowledge.
DEC 22, 2014 • Podcast
Money and American Politics: A Conversation with Lawrence Lessig
On a crusade against the corrupting influence of money in politics, Lawrence Lessig founded a "super PAC" which raised $10 million to support candidates committed to ...
DEC 17, 2014 • Podcast
The Rise of ISIS: Implications for U.S. Strategy, Interests, and Values
How did ISIS grow so quickly? What is the best strategy to overcome it and how long will it take? How should the U.S. ...
DEC 16, 2014 • Podcast
The Business of Humanitarian Aid and Philanthropy: A Case Study
By using a single organization, SaveLIFE Foundation in India, as a case study, this episode of Impact explores how NGOs in emerging markets adopt business ...