David Goodhart, founder and former editor of Prospect magazine, talks about the "values divide" in England that led to Brexit. He spoke at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
Kevin Young, director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, discussed his book, "Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Post-Facts, and Fake News," from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
FCC Commissioner MIchael O'Rielly (R) talks about the FCC getting 2 new commissioners last week -- reaching its full roster of 5 commissioners -- as well as issues he foresees before the FCC: spectrum sales, broadband infrastructure expansion, & changing media ownership rules.
A panel of former law clerks and colleagues including Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts and DC Circuit Court Chief Judge Merrick Garland talked about the legacy of the late Second Circuit Appeals Court Judge Henry Friendly.
Former judges from the Colorado and Indiana Supreme Courts joined an Indiana University law school professor to discuss the future of Law Schools. This panel was part of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis on May 1.
Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration Stephen Goss and Deputy Actuary Karen Glenn gave an overview of the program's finances through the years and policy proposals out there to keep the nation's social insurance program financially sustainable. Two of the proposals included taxing investment income and increasing the retirement age depending on one's career. Mr. Goss and Ms. Glenn's remarks were part of an event hosted by the National Academy of Social Insurance.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta held a briefing on education and workforce development at the Marriott in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The briefing followed a meeting with the president on implementing an executive order issued on June 15, 2017, to review and streamline education and workforce programs as well as expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Aerospace engineers and science educators were among the speakers at the fifth annual conference on human exploration of Mars hosted by Explore Mars, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping spawn a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s. Discussions in this second session of the conference focused on international advancements toward a manned Mars mission and the role of education in science, math, and related fields in preparing a future generation of astronauts and engineers.
Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration Stephen Goss and Deputy Actuary Karen Glenn gave an overview of the program's finances through the years and policy proposals out there to keep the nation's social insurance program financially sustainable. Two of the proposals included taxing investment income and increasing the retirement age depending on one's career. Mr. Goss and Ms. Glenn's remarks were part of an event hosted by the National Academy of Social Insurance.
A mock trial was presented based on a scenario of William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." A panel of federal appellate court judges and Supreme Court justices, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer, heard oral argument in the case of "The Weird Sisters v. Kingdom of Scotland." At issue was whether or not the Sisters were guilty of using witchcraft to aid and abet Macbeth in the murder of King Duncan of Scotland. This event was another installment of the mock trial series presented by the Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington, DC.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and theater director Liesl Tommy were among the panelists at a discussion on the role of the rules of war in the Shakespearean canon, and what modern lessons on war and conflict could be divined from his works. Hosted by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., panelists considered a number of Shakespeare's works - most notably the drama Macbeth - and parallels that could be drawn to conflicts in Syria, Libya, and elsewhere around the world.
FCC Commissioner MIchael O'Rielly (R) talks about the FCC getting 2 new commissioners last week -- reaching its full roster of 5 commissioners -- as well as issues he foresees before the FCC: spectrum sales, broadband infrastructure expansion, & changing media ownership rules.
David Baron reports on the solar eclipse of 1878 and the lives of three American scientists who sought to gain knowledge and noteriety from the rare celestial event.
Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first successful manned mission to orbit the moon. Mr. Kluger is the author of several other books, including "Apollo 13," that he co-wrote with Jim Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander.
Pilot and author Ted Spitzmiller takes a look at the programs and technology that led to the possibility of space travel, starting with balloon flight to the development of the International Space Station and exploration of Mars.
Former pro-football player turned astronaut, Leland Melvin, discusses his life and career. His book is "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances."
David Baron reports on the solar eclipse of 1878 and the lives of three American scientists who sought to gain knowledge and noteriety from the rare celestial event.
Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first successful manned mission to orbit the moon. Mr. Kluger is the author of several other books, including "Apollo 13," that he co-wrote with Jim Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander.
Pilot and author Ted Spitzmiller takes a look at the programs and technology that led to the possibility of space travel, starting with balloon flight to the development of the International Space Station and exploration of Mars.
Former pro-football player turned astronaut, Leland Melvin, discusses his life and career. His book is "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances."
David Baron reports on the solar eclipse of 1878 and the lives of three American scientists who sought to gain knowledge and noteriety from the rare celestial event.
Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first successful manned mission to orbit the moon. Mr. Kluger is the author of several other books, including "Apollo 13," that he co-wrote with Jim Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander.
Pilot and author Ted Spitzmiller takes a look at the programs and technology that led to the possibility of space travel, starting with balloon flight to the development of the International Space Station and exploration of Mars.
