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Women's Soccer League
Mr. Hendricks talked about the formation of the Women's United Soccer Association and the involvement of the cable industry in the formation. He also spoke about the challenges they faced in forming the new league. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S.-Jordan Relations
King Abdullah spoke about the Middle East peace process, the role of the international community in supporting the process, and about economic situations in the region. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Mars Odyssey Mission
Mr. Hubbard talked about efforts to explore Mars and efforts to find signs of life on the planet. Among the topics he addressed were the new mission to determine if water is present, previous unsuccessful missions to Mars, and the future of Mars exploration. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Involving Parents in Education
Mr. Fortsman talked about improving education through parent involvement. Among the topics he addressed were the lack of competition in K-12 education, school choice, and delivering quality education to the underprivileged. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Challenges to National Security
Senator Nunn talked about challenges facing national security officials. Among the topics he addressed were nuclear and biological weapons, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and threat reduction. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Money, Power and Political Influence
Mr. Moyers talked about the influence of industrial money and power on politics. He also talked about persons in government who then go into journalism, saying that he himself had worked in the Kennedy and Johnson White Houses. He talked about investigative journalism uncovering government corruption. After his prepared remarks he answered audience questions.
Type: Media
The Future of Private Investments
Type: Media
Incorrect Thoughts: Notes on Our Wayward Culture
Mr. Leo discussed his book Incorrect Thoughts: Notes on Our Wayward Culture, published by Transaction Publishers. The book, a collection of Leo's columns over the years, examines "political correctness" in the media and university "elite" and counters their arguments. Mr. Leo discussed the influence of "political correctness" in contemporary American society. The author was joined by Nancy Pfotenhauer and Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers of the Independent Women's Forum to answer questions on the book.
Type: Media
Campaign to Ban Landmines
Queen Noor talked about the dangers of landmines and international efforts to remove them from war-torn areas. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A Conversation with Bernard Shaw
Bernard Shaw, recently retired CNN anchor, was interviewed by Marvin Kalb. He discussed his career as a journalist, racism in America, the state of contemporary journalism, his plans for the future and other topics. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media