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Writings of Henry Adams Part 1
This program examined the life of Henry Adams and compiled several tours and speeches that have relevance to Adams' life. Ms. Cobble walked through the Adams National Historical Park and told...
Book Discussion on Ulysses S. Grant
Mr. Simpson discussed his book, Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph Over Adversity, 1822-1865, published by Houghton Mifflin. The book is an account of how Grant rose from the ashes of his business failures...
Public policy and diversity in America
Participants talked about the decline of the public good in American society. They focused on the dominance of private interests and money over civic mindedness. They also discussed possible...
Sweepstakes Fraud and Senior Citizens
The subcommittee heard testimony on the issue of sweepstakes fraud and senior citizens. They addressed the issue of sweepstakes mailings and their impact on the lives of senior citizens. They...
Washington Thursday Journal - November 16, 1995
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and...
Federal Radiation Testing
Representative Sharp, chairman of the House Energy and Power Subcommittee, discussed that committee's hearing on the radiation testing conducted by the federal government during the 1940...
Radiation Experiments
Secretary O'Leary released documents which revealed experiments with radiation on human subjects in the 1940s and 1950s. The subcommittee heard testimony from her and others about the...
Status and Prospects of Young Black Males
The news briefing sponsored by the American Sociological Association focused on issues affecting young black males. The American Sociological Association met to discuss sociological issues...
Gender Issues & Political Opportunities
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. Panel discussion on gender issues and the roll they may play on the presidential campaign.
Featuring Ralph Baker, Professor, Ball...
Changes in National Party Coalitions
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. Panel discussion on changes in national party coalitions.
Featuring Earl Black, Professor, University of South Carolina->...
Sanctuary Movement
Mr. Altman discussed the Sanctuary movement trial in Arizona and responded to callers' questions.
Featuring Michael Altman, Professor, Arizona State University, College of Law; Carl...
The Future of Higher Education
As both purveyors of knowledge and trainers of future job seekers, colleges and universities in the US today must be increasingly nimble in their response to the mounting pressures of global...