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Discourse Disrupters: How a science and tech economy could reshape the American Dream
Intelligence Squared host John Donvan talks with economist Simon Johnson about an idea to put science and technology at the heard of the U.S. economy, and transform the middle class.
What's the future of conservativism?
National Review senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru talked with former Minnesota Congressman Vin Weber about the future of conservatism at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
A BBC World Service documentary explains how economic decisions made far from the battlefield were crucial to the ultimate outcome of the war.
Tara Westover and Sarah Smarsh on bridging the divides
Tara Westover and Sarah Smarsh speak about bridging the divides in an appearance at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival.
APM Reports' documentary podcasts about higher education
Two new documentary podcasts on higher education from APM Reports: "How Colleges are Mishandling Racial Tensions on Campus," by John Hernandez and "Ditching the Lecture for Active Learning," by Stephen Smith.
Climate One series: How pro-sports can be a player in climate change
From stadiums packed with energetic fans to food, beer and waste, sports can have a big carbon footprint. Many sports franchises in baseball, hockey, basketball and football are embracing sustainability in venue design, waste, water, energy and food operations. And some athletes are speaking out about the bigger world around them.