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Joint Television Venture in the Soviet Union
Mr. Donahue and Mr. Pozner spoke about a new joint television venture scheduled to be launched on Soviet TV. Mr. Pozner spoke about the failed coup by Communist hard-liners and collapse of communism in the Soviet Union, and their effects on communication and politics in that country. Phil Donahue hosts a nationally syndicated talk show in the United States, and Vladimir Pozner was the top political commentator on Soviet television until he resigned after the head of Soviet television forbade criticism of Soviet President Gorbachev in 1991.
Type: Media
Czechoslovakian Transition to Democracy
President Havel discussed the move towards democracy and an open market taking place in Czechoslovakia. He talked about the need for investment and the many opportunities for Western business in Czechoslovakia. Mr. Havel responded to questions following his remarks. Translation for Mr. Havel's remarks was supplied by an interpreter standing beside him at the podium.
Type: Media
The Future of the American Space Program
Type: Media
Recession and the Art of Befuddlement
Professor Galbraith was an economics professor at Harvard University from 1934 to 1975, at times leaving academics to work in the federal government. He was an adviser to President John F. Kennedy, and served as ambassador to India in the early 1960s. He has also written a number of widely-read books on the economy and the modern state. His speech today was entitled "Recession and the Art of Befuddlement."
Type: Media
The Future of Costa Rica
President Calderon talked about economic relations between the United States and Central America. He discussed the revolution of democracy in Latin America. He talked about the problem of poverty and underdevelopment in Central America. He also talked about the North American free trade area.
Type: Media
Events in the Soviet Union
The guest speakers discussed the latest events in the Soviet Union and the impact these events will have on the country as it seeks to improve its economic situation.
Type: Media
President of Iceland
President Finnbogadottir of Iceland addressed a luncheon of the National Press Club on matters relating to his native country, Iceland. He discussed U.S.-Iceland history and relations, Icelandic legend and traditions, and the current political and economic state of Iceland.
Type: Media
A Publisher's Perspective
Mr. Black provided a publisher's perspective on the process by which newspapers are created and presented to the readers.
Type: Media
The Vast Wasteland
Mr. Minow, a former FCC Chairman, talked about the growth of public television. He gave a brief history of public broadcasting. In particular, he talked about WETA in Washington on the station's 20th anniversary. He also talked about how the "vast wasteland" of television, a term which he coined 20 years ago, has changed over the years.
Type: Media
The State of California
Governor Wilson spoke on a number of topics, including California's state budget problems, his efforts to cut certain state services, and whether he will run for the presidency in 1996. Governor Wilson was elected in 1990 after serving eight years as a U.S. senator.
Type: Media