Apr27, 2025

Re-air – Disinformation: Does It Threaten Democracy? (4005)

April 27, 2025|Featured Program, Featured-Home, Media and Information, Politics, Recent Programs|0 Comments

Disinformation has been around for centuries so why now has it become a greater concern? The subject of disinformation has become a partisan, politicized issue, which is especially worrisome as half of the world’s population will go to the polls this year The need for trusted information has never been more critical.

Apr18, 2025

Dick Armey: His and Our American Future (4020)

April 18, 2025|Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Politics, Recent Programs|0 Comments

Armey spent 10 years in Congress, and became House Majority leader in 1995. He says of his leaving that position: “It was time for me to move on, especially given the circumstances. We had a speaker who thought he was a speaker for his president, which is absolutely wrong!”

Feb23, 2025

Tariffs: How They Affect the Economy and Trade (5004)

February 23, 2025|Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Politics, Recent Programs|0 Comments

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.

Dec29, 2024

The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The World’s Problem (4025)

December 29, 2024|Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Recent Programs|0 Comments

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.