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Tsunami Recovery
Ms. Nemcova, a supermodel vacationing in Asia during the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, talked about the impact of the tragedy and her work on behalf of relief efforts. She also spoke about her autobiography she co-wrote with Jane Scovall, Love Always, Petra: A Story of Courage and the Discovery of Life's Hidden Gifts, published by Warner Books. Following her remarks, she responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Dunham moderated the program. Petra Nemcova's boyfriend, photographer Simon Atlee, died in the tsunami.
Type: Media
Pandemic Flu Preparedness
The first few seconds of Senator Frist's speech are missing due to audio difficulties. Senate majority leader Senator Frist talked about pandemic flu preparedness. Among the topics he discussed were the economic fallout of a pandemic, strong communication systems, surveillance, research, and stockpiling of vaccines. Following his remarks, the senator responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
Type: Media
World Bank Priorities
Paul Wolfowitz spoke about priorities of the World Bank. Among the topics he discussed were international trade, development agenda, Africa, good governance, and the role of women. Following his remarks, World Bank President Wolfowitz responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Dunham introduced the speaker and moderated the questions segment.
Type: Media
Airline Security Screening Procedures
Assistant Secretary Hawley announced changes in the Standard Operating Procedures for airline security checks. Changes included devoting higher priorities for screening for potential explosives, improving and upgrading technologies at airports, and passenger screening procedures. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
Energy Issues
Governor Rendell delivered a speech titled "An American Energy Harvest Plan: Jobs, Prosperity, Independence." He spoke about his goal in Pennsylvania to invest in energy development within his state and how to replicate the Pennsylvania model nationally. He also discussed investing in alternative fuel production and environmentally sound energy management. Following his remarks, Governor Rendell responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Dunham moderated the event.
Type: Media
Lebanon and the Middle East
General Aoun spoke about his experiences in Lebanese politics as a former military officer. He talked about his tenure as prime minister and his exile. He also discussed current tensions in the Middle East, Syria's influence in the region, and threats to international security resulting from regional tension and terrorism. Following his remarks, General Aoun responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. An interpreter translated portions of former Lebanese Prime Minister Aoun's remarks from Arabic to English. Mr. Dunham moderated the program.
Type: Media
My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family
Steven Roberts was interviewed about his book My Fathers' Houses: Memoir of a Family, published by William Morrow. He spoke about his life experiences, his family, and the value of immigrants to American culture.
Type: Media
Mencken and Making of an Ink-Stained Wretch
Marion Elizabeth Rodgers was interviewed about a biography she edited, Mencken: The American Iconoclast -- The Life and Times of the Bad Boy of Baltimore, published by Oxford University Press. Jules Witcover was interviewed about his memoir The Making of an Ink-Stained Wretch: Half a Century Pounding the Political Beat, published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. The two authors, who have been married for over 8 years, discussed the making of their books, touring together, and how they met while she was lecturing on Mencken.
Type: Media
A Treasury of Deception
Michael Farquhar was interviewed about his book A Treasury of Deception: Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes, Fakes and Frauds, published by Penquin. He spoke about his research and other books he had written.
Type: Media
Sands of Empire
Robert Merry was interviewed about his book Sands of Empire: Missionary Zeal, American Foreign Policy, and the Hazards of Global Ambition, published by Simon and Schuster. The author spoke about the historical cycles of empires. Mr. Merry also spoke about the situation in Iraq and the use of a "beachhead" to spread democracy in the Middle East.
Type: Media