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The Importance of the UN
Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute, talks about how the UN, though much maligned, is vital for creating global agreements.
Running time: 87 seconds
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The Comeback of the Republican Party
Richard Shelby, senator of Alabama, talks about how the recent Massachusetts victory is just the beginning.
Running time: 95 seconds
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Christopher Hitchens on Withdrawal from Iraq
This program is part of the Hoover Institution's interview series, Uncommon Knowledge.What is the situation on the ground in Iraq - militarily and politically? Should the United States stay or withdraw, and what would be the consequences of each? Christopher Hitchens, one of the war's most ardent supporters, analyzes the current battle taking place in America over the Iraq war.
Running time: 254 seconds
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Virginia Postrel on Glamour, Politics and Voter Expectations
"Glamour is not just about movie stars," says Virginia Postrel. The Editor in Chief of Deepglamour.net and former Editor in Chief of Reason magazine points out that glamour originally meant a literal magic spell "that promises to to transcend ordinary life and make the ideal real."
Running time: 493 seconds
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Susan George on the WTO, World Bank and IMF
Susan George explains what the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are and how they work. They operate in the interests of rich nations at the expense of the poor. She cautions against the current trend to privatize public services such as transport, health and water.
Running time: 422 seconds
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The Extent of Union Power
Carla Katz, former president of CWA Local 1034, talks about union power in the system.
Running time: 121 seconds
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Early Decisions That Defined Federal Power
Great teachers from outstanding universities give instruction on federalism in this video from Thinkwell's online American Government series. In this video we discuss: Early Decisions That Defined Federal Power
Running time: 510 seconds
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Notable Speeches for Analysis: Lyndon B. Johnson
A video about a notable speech from Lyndon B. Johnson in this video from Thinkwell's online Public Speaking series.
Running time: 575 seconds
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What is PAC Power
Great teachers from outstanding universities give instruction on federalism in this video from Thinkwell's online American Government series. In this video we discuss: PAC Power
Running time: 671 seconds
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Hotel Rwanda's Paul Rusesbagina Interview
We speak with Paul Rusesabagina about the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, and about the lack of progress that has been made in his home country since that tragedy.
Running time: 173 seconds
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