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Performing Arts
Type: Media
Afghanistan Reconstruction Efforts
Mr. Shahryar talked about developments in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. He addressed specific areas such as the economy, government, medical services, education, and foreign relations. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Comedian Perspective
Mr. Newhart, recipient of the 2002 Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award, talked about his career as a comedian and actor and answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Ethics and Economic Growth
Mr. Dunham spoke about corporate ethics, management priorities, and building successful organizations. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Gallery of Art
Mr. Powell talked about the history and development of the National Gallery of Art, and about art in general. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
The Road to Malpsychia
Ms. Milton talked about the founding of the humanistic psychology movement, and its effect on American culture. She also responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Milton is the author of The Road to Malpsychia: Humanistic Psychology and Our Discontents, published by Encounter Books.
Type: Media
Corporate Accountability
Mr. Pottruck talked about recent corporate accounting scandals, restoring investor confidence in the markets, and the state of the U.S. economy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Update on House Races
Representatives Lowey and Davis spoke about the outlook for the 2002 midterm elections and the future of control of the House of Representatives. Among the topics they addressed were recent changes in election procedures, campaign financing and spending, the state of the economy, and predictions by polling agencies. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
North Korea-South Korea Issues
Ambassador Yang talked about a number of issues of concern to South Korea. Among the topics he addressed were the state of relations with North Korea, the U.S. role in starting a dialog between the two sides, and regional security. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Step Across This Line
Mr. Rushdie discussed his book Step Across This Line: Collected Non-Fiction 1992-2002, published by Random House. He talked about the various pieces included in the book and read selections on the fatwa, artistic freedom, and the 2000 presidential election. Following his talk, Mr. Rushdie answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media