The State of Civics Education Today (5008)
According to a survey conducted by The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 70% of Americans fail a basic civics test- and they are registered voters!
The Epidemic of Youth and Sports Gambling (5005)
Among young people, sports betting has exploded. Overall, high schoolers exhibit double the rate of gambling issues as adults. Join us to learn more about this issue.
Re-air – The Presidential Office: Its Influence and Power Today (5002)
The demands of our highest office have changed. Are we expecting too much of our elected leaders?
Re-air – Disinformation: Does It Threaten Democracy? (4005)
Disinformation has been around for centuries so why now has it become a greater concern? The subject of disinformation has become a partisan, politicized issue, which is especially worrisome as half of the world’s population will go to the polls this year The need for trusted information has never been more critical.
Freedom in the U.S.: Can It Be Measured? (4026)
Can freedom be measured or categorized? Are some states more free than others?
Hunger in the USA: Is It Fixable? (4024)
How can 44 million people in the U.S. be unsure of where their next meal will come from, here in one of the richest countries in the world?
The Presidential Office: Its Influence and Power Today (5002)
The demands of our highest office have changed. Are we expecting too much of our elected leaders?
Presidential Leadership: the Defining Traits (5001)
As we approach the inauguration of the 47th American president, it’s an ideal time to reflect on past leaders and consider which of them are remembered as the most successful.
Back to the Office: Entitlement vs. Productivity (4022)
As companies try to figure out “the new normal,” we ask: how does remote work impact productivity? And how should companies manage these shifts?
The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The World’s Problem (4025)
The discussion, hosted by Jim Falk, features Ambassador Mark Asquino, Ph.D., a veteran of 37 years in foreign service, and Julie Gregory, a research analyst with the Protecting Civilians and Human Security Program at the Stimson Center. They address the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where over half of the 50 million population faces hunger, millions have been displaced, and sexual violence and child soldiers are widespread. Despite years of peacekeeping efforts, Sudan remains mired in conflict. The program explores why this crisis matters globally and whether the United States can contribute to building a path toward peace.