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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 9, 2015 • Article
Cuba's Pivotal Role on the World Stage
One might not think that a small island like Cuba could play a critical role in world politics. Yet the circumstances of Obama's decision to ...
JAN 7, 2015 • Article
Global Inequality is Falling. So what?
Inequality is rising within countries, but falling for the world as a whole. What are we to make of this? This essay tackles the knotty ...
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 ...