The Challenges with DEI (5003)
2024 was not a good year for DEI. It’s become a controversial topic, with companies and educational institutions which once embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Many are openly withdrawing their support. Is DEI dead?
Tariffs: How They Affect the Economy and Trade (5004)
Economists are sharply divided on the effectiveness of tariffs. Do they help increase domestic manufacturing? Or do they expose U.S. consumers and companies to retaliations from countries in their markets? Our experts weigh in. Join us for a spirited conversation with perspectives both for and against tariffs.
Has Woke Won? (4023)
Join us to learn what Joanna Williams says woke actually is and how it has infiltrated our society. And why she thinks we should confront it.
Freedom in the U.S.: Can It Be Measured? (4026)
Can freedom be measured or categorized? Are some states more free than others?
Hunger in the USA: Is It Fixable? (4024)
How can 44 million people in the U.S. be unsure of where their next meal will come from, here in one of the richest countries in the world?
The Presidential Office: Its Influence and Power Today (5002)
The demands of our highest office have changed. Are we expecting too much of our elected leaders?
Presidential Leadership: the Defining Traits (5001)
As we approach the inauguration of the 47th American president, it’s an ideal time to reflect on past leaders and consider which of them are remembered as the most successful.
Back to the Office: Entitlement vs. Productivity (4022)
As companies try to figure out “the new normal,” we ask: how does remote work impact productivity? And how should companies manage these shifts?
The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The World’s Problem (4025)
The discussion, hosted by Jim Falk, features Ambassador Mark Asquino, Ph.D., a veteran of 37 years in foreign service, and Julie Gregory, a research analyst with the Protecting Civilians and Human Security Program at the Stimson Center. They address the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where over half of the 50 million population faces hunger, millions have been displaced, and sexual violence and child soldiers are widespread. Despite years of peacekeeping efforts, Sudan remains mired in conflict. The program explores why this crisis matters globally and whether the United States can contribute to building a path toward peace.
Why People Lie: The Science, Psychology & Consequences, PART 1 (3017)
How do you know when someone is NOT telling the truth? As it turns out, lying is something that everybody does. Yes, all of us. Join us to take a look at how lying impacts us all, and what can be done about it.