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State of Journalism
Marvin Kalb talked about the state of journalism and changes in the profession over the past several decades. Among the topics he addressed were the role journalists working in different media, use of new technologies, financial pressures on new organizations, and significant changes in the profession since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Emergency Management
Mr. Paulison spoke about the mission and goals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, his vision for operational and administrative changes within FEMA, and government responsibilities in the area of emergency preparedness. He spoke about a recent federal court ruling on the issue of aid payments to Katrina victims. He also answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Next
Michael Crichton talked about his novel, Next, published by HarperCollins, warning that the future is closer than we think. He said the book describes the genetic world as "fast, furious, and out of control." He described recent scientific leaps in the study of genetics and talked about the possibility of gene manipulation curing drug addiction. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. Michael Crichton is the author of Jurassic Park and State of Fear.
Type: Media
What If Watergate Happened Today?
Alicia Shepard talked about her book Woodward and Bernstein: Life in the Shadow of Watergate, published by Wiley. She talked about what happened to two of America's most famous journalists, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, during and after Watergate and how journalism was changed forever. She and the panelists then discussed the topic, "What if Watergate Happened Today?" Topics included changes in investigative reporting, the growth of the Internet and instant global communication, leaks to the press, and challenging the government. After their discussion, the panelists responded to audience…
Type: Media
Aging in Today’s Society
Joan Collins spoke about aging, issues of age discrimination, and her role in the play Legends. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Microcredit and Economic Development
Muhammad Yunus, 2006 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, spoke about economic development in developing countries and the use of micro-loans to alleviate poverty and inspire change in banking practices. He also talked about his experiences that lead to the Nobel Peace Price and the rewards of operating "social businesses." He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Yunus was a Bangladeshi banker and economist. He founded and developed the concept of microcredit, the extension of small loans to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. Mr. Yunus and…
Type: Media
Take This Job and Ship It
Senator Byron Dorgan was interviewed about his book, Take This Job and Ship It: How Corporate Greed and Brain-Dead Politics Are Selling Out America, published by Thomas Dunne Books.
Type: Media
Getting America Right
Edwin Feulner was intervied about the book he co-wrote, Getting America Right: The True Conservative Values Our Nation Needs Today, published by Crown Forum.
Type: Media
A World Ignited
Martin and Susan Tolchin were interviewed about their book A World Ignited: How Apostles of Ethnic, Religious, and Racial Hatred Torch the Globe, published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.
Type: Media