The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss ways to protect the integrity of college athletics. The first part of the hearing, which featured NCAA President Mark Emmert, focused on college athlete compensation and the ability of student-athletes to monetize on their name, image and likeness in an industry that generates billions of dollars a year. During the second part of the hearing, they discussed the impact sports betting has on college athletics and on student-athletes.
Brown University economics professor Mark Blyth discussed why improvements in our economy are accompanied by increases in stress, anxiety, and anger among the population.
Journalist Erica Barnett looked at addiction in America and discussed her own struggles with alcoholism. This virtual program was sponsored by Town Hall Seattle.
Former defense secretary William Perry (1994-1997) and Ploughshares Fund director of policy Tom Collina talked about the nuclear arms race since the end of World War Two and the threat of nuclear war today.
Columbia University professor Calvin Baker argues that integration is integral to combatting racism in America. This virtual event was sponsored by the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Laura Miller (Slate), Priscilla Painton (Simon & Schuster), and Brandon Tensley (CNN) talked about the future of books and book publishing in an era of technological and social change.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich offered his thoughts on why President Trump should be re-elected in 2020. This virtual program was sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
Historian Peniel Joseph examined the relationship between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. and how they defined the civil rights movement. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin talked about the geopolitical rivalry between countries in the Indo-Pacific region of the world (China, Japan, India, North Korea).
NBC/MSNBC news correspondent Jacob Soboroff spoke about undocumented immigration and the child separation policy and his first hand coverage of the issue. This virtual event was sponsored by Writers Bloc.
Authors William Davidow & Michael Malone discussed the impact of the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual worlds, what they call the 'Autonomous Revolution.' This virtual event was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Filmmaker and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain talked about the benefits of turning off your screens for one day every week. This virtual event was hosted by the Bay Area Book Festival.
Martha Saxton, Craig Shirley, and Charlene Boyer Lewis discussed their biographies of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington. This was a virtual event hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Former President Jimmy Carter discussed the diary he kept during his years in the White House with presidential historian Doug Brinkley. In his book, he provides insights into political battles and choices that still impact government challenges today.
President Bush talked about his book "All the Best, George Bush," published by Scribner. He read several of the book's collection of letters, memos, and diary entries to friends and family from throughout his life. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Former President Clinton talked about his autobiography,"My Life," published by Alfred A. Knopf. He described his experiences writing the book, thanking his editors and others who helped him. He talked about his life, his political career, U.S. history, his presidency, and especially about the influence of his family members on his life. After his speech he mingled with the audience."
Former President George W. Bush discussed his memoir about the defining moments of his life. He was interviewed by Michael Barone at Miami-Dade College. This was the inaugural event of the 27th annual Miami Book Fair International.
Senator-elect Obama talked about his memoir "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race" and Inheritance, published by Three Rivers Press. It was his account of growing up in a racially mixed family, doing community work in Chicago, and a journey to Kenya where he met the African side of his family. Mr. Obama also talks about the challenges he expects to face once he takes his U.S. Senate seat in January 2005. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience.
Philosophy professors Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke examined the impact of grandstanding in political discourse. This virtual event was hosted by the CATO Institute in Washington, DC.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke about her life growing up in Iowa, her military career and her journey in becoming the first female combat veteran to serve as a United States Senator.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) provided his account of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and the subsequent impeachment hearings. This virtual event was sponsored by Rakestraw Books in Danville, California.
Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin talked about the geopolitical rivalry between countries in the Indo-Pacific region of the world (China, Japan, India, North Korea).
Journalist John Washington and U.S. history and Chicano studies professor Justin Akers Chacon argued for the abolishment of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and changes to the judicial process for immigrants. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket and Verso books.
