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America's Quiet Crisis
Senator Wellstone spoke about his perspectives on the problems facing the U.S. at it enters the 21st century. He stressed that a rising tide of economic, political and social injustice and inequality has flourished despite many signs of the overall success of U.S. society, both internationally and domestically. He also criticized the recent budget agreement for not dealing sufficiently with these problems. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Breaking the Color Barrier in Baseball
The widow of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball in the U.S., discussed the significance of her husband's achievement and the status of race relations in American society today. Congress has authorized the minting of a gold coin with Jackie Robinson's likeness to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Robinson's breaking of the color barrier. After her prepared remarks, Mrs. Robinson took questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
U.S.-Mexico Relations
Ambassador Silva-Herzog spoke about expectations for the president's upcoming trip to Mexico and the overall state of U.S.-Mexico relations. He emphasized that relations between the two nations are very complex, and that Mexico is committed to economic and political reform. After his brief prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience of journalists.
Type: Media
Renewing the Power of Spirit
Dr. Chopra talked about his latest book, Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life. A medical doctor, he has written extensively about the mind-body connection, meditation and spirituality. He talked about medical research which shows that one of the most powerful medicines is love. He also talked about the reality of spirit. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Actor Perspective
Sir Derek talked about Shakespeare, the theater and his career. In the U.S. he is best known for his portrayal of the title character in I, Claudius. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Conversation with Julia Child
Remaining seated at the head table, Ms. Child spoke briefly about the 10,000-member American Institute of Wine and Food. Then she answered questions from the audience and the head table about dieting fads, fat in foods, ethnic restaurants, the fun of cooking and other food-related topics.
Type: Media
Media Credibility Gap
Mr. Neuharth spoke about the purpose of the new Newseum, a museum dedicated to the history of journalism. He also talked about the importance of a free and fair press and the need for the press to make the public more aware of its commitment to objectivity. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Effects of Cloning
Mr. Lane delivered remarks titled, "Double Helixes and Double-Edged Swords: Cloning and the Conundrum of Scientific Success." He focused on the complex implications of the recent discovery regarding mammal cloning that opens up new possibilities which have never before been considered and debated because they were inconceivable. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Television and Campaign Finances
Mr. Diller spoke about the need for broadcasting industry interest in providing free air time for candidates as part of campaign finance reform. He stressed that television is both the major reason why campaigns are so expensive and the only industry with a mandate for serving the public interest. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Cloning Issues
Dr. Wilmut belongs to the research group that successfully cloned a sheep recently. He talked about his research and his future plans. Dr. Wilmut believes making clones of people is highly unethical, but would like to see specialized medicines and improved livestock result from cloning research. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media