- -: The Audacity: Stimulus Plan Based on Evidence, or Hope?
July 20, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/06/15/Uncommon_Knowledge_Edward_Lazear_and_Michael_Boskin Former Chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers Michael Boskin and Edward Lazear discuss the rationale behind President Obama's economic policies. They argue that the stimulus plan was based on fla...
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- -: Michael Barone: Has the Sexual Revolution Been Institutionalized?
August 12, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/07/14/Uncommon_Knowledge_Michael_Barone Political pundit Michael Barone discusses the impact the 1960's sexual revolution has had on modern culture in regards to unwed birth, abortion and divorce rates. ----- Journalist, pundit, and scholar, Michael Baron...
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- -: Writers on Writing: Fiction vs Nonfiction
October 18, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Complete Premium video at: http://fora.tv/conference/new_yorker_festival_2010 Authors Michael Chabon and Zadie Smith weigh in on whether they prefer writing fiction or non-fiction. Chabon explains why he leans toward fiction, while Smith discusses her preference for sticking to the facts. -----...
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- -: Spiritual Envy: Michael Krasny on Losing Faith
November 20, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/10/20/Michael_Krasnys_Spiritual_Envy_An_Agnostics_Quest Michael Krasny, host of KQED's award-winning radio show "Forum," explains what led him to write his new book, Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest. Recalling the comfort of his unwavering childhood fait...
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- -: Donald Rumsfeld Reflects on Iraq War Casualties
February 18, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2011/02/09/Donald_Rumsfeld_Known_and_Unknown Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld reflects on the sacrifices made by American soldiers during the war in Iraq, which began during his tenure in the Bush administration. ---- Donald Rumsfeld was the 13...
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- -: Former Gov. Dukakis Condemns Teaching to the Test
May 17, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2011/05/06/Michael_and_Kitty_Dukakis_in_Conversation "We're so test-happy these days," complains former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis, bemoaning the current emphasis placed on standardized tests in public schools. Dukakis advocates instead for hands-on ...
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- -: Tim Gunn Blasts 'Project Runway' Judges Over Season 8
June 28, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/series/92y_business_finance "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn shares his "disgust" over Season 8 and expresses his confusion over the judges' decision-making process. In an effort to console the designers, Gunn recalls saying, "All I can tell you is that this is ...
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- -: In the Flow: How Games Keep You Motivated
October 6, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/conference/gamificationsummit_nyc_2011 Michael Wu, principal scientist at Lithium Technologies, discusses the importance of "flow" in successful game design. He explains that in order to prevent the challenge from getting too stressful or too boring, it's import...
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- -: Reality Check: Reform will eliminate insurance discrimination against the disabled
August 12, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Mike Strautmanis, Chief of Staff for Valerie Jarrett and father of a child with a disability, addresses the myth that health insurance reform will mean children with disabilities will not get the care they need. To, the contrary, reform will make insurance more affordable, provide more options,...
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- -: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Supports the American Jobs Act
September 26, 2011 (over 12 years ago)http://whitehouse.gov
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