Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman
By Ideas in Action
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Podcast Description
Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman is a new half-hour weekly series on ideas and their consequences. Each edition of the new series, hosted by veteran journalist, scholar and diplomat Jim Glassman, will present a discussion of trends, conditions, and ideas at the heart of the important issues of the day. Viewers engage with a diverse group of economists, historians, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, and social philosophers, as well as authorities from many other disciplines. Andrew Walworth is Executive Producer. Ideas in Action is a coproduction of Grace Creek Media and The George W. Bush Institute and is distributed to public television by Executive Program Services.
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CleanEnding America's Dropout Crisis Part 2: A Matter of Leadership | A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEnding America's Dropout Crisis Part 1: Middle School Intervention That Works | A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHigh Frequency Trading and the Future of Finance | When people think of the stock market, they think of Wall Street. But the world of finance is changing, and high-powered computers and high frequency trading methods are quickly taking on a larger role. Is this safe, and who wins and who loses? | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRich State, Poor State: How Eliminating the Income Tax Helps Grow States' Economies | With many states in the U.S. fighting for their fiscal health, there is a small but growing movement to ditch the state income tax for an increased sales tax. Would this policy stimulate growth, and whom would it truly benefit? | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDrive: Guess What Motivates Us? (Hint: It's Not Money) | Think money is the ultimate motivator? Not so, says Daniel Pink, author of “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.” Pink asserts that while money is vital, it plays a small role in what pushes us to strive, succeed and enjoy life. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe New Battle Field: Life After War for America's New Veterans | As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wind down, a new generation of veterans is returning home. While some may suffer from visible scars, many more carry psychological wounds that that are harder to recognize. How can Americans help today’s new generation of veterans adapt to life back home? | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStories from the Arab Spring: Will Democracy Take Hold? | As Tunisia and Egypt begin transitioning away from dictatorships and towards democracy, two Middle East experts assess the progress that has been made, as well as the hurdles that remain for both North African countries. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to Save America's Middle-Class | For many years, it has been portrayed in the media that America’s middle class is dying. But if you look where people are going economically, the true picture might surprise you. What is the real state of America’s middle class and what can Americans do to stay ahead? | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCounterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda | Ten years after 9/11, are we safer? Counterstrike, a new book by two veteran New York Times correspondents, examines how government agencies have learned to cooperate and share information to fight terrorism around the world. | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVladimir Putin and the Future of Russia | Vladimir Putin’s recent announcement that he intends to become Russia’s President yet again indicates he rules Russian politics with an iron fist. Could he lead the country back behind a new Iron Curtain? | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPakistan and America: An Alliance at the Breaking Point? | After the attacks of September 11th, America turned to Pakistan as an ally in the war on terrorism. But after ten years of fighting in Afghanistan, it appears that Pakistan is working to undermine U.S. interests in the region. What does this mean for the future of Pakistani/American relations? | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to Solve a Problem Like Illegal Immigration | With states shaping their own immigration laws and courts taking up the issue, experts from across the spectrum discuss what is currently lacking and what is needed in shaping true immigration reform. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMalaria: Fighting the Number One Killer in Africa | A program highlighting the scourge of malaria in Africa and developing countries worldwide with a discussion about how concerned organizations, such as the Bush Institute, can work with other groups to expand treatment and prevention of this deadly disease. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAutomation Nation: Will Robots Take Our Jobs? | A debate on the future of the American economy and the role of intelligent computers and robots. Will rapid technological innovations aid American workers, or will it render large numbers of American workers obsolete? | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Episodes |
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