Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman advocated for free market principles in the 1980 public TV series "Free to Choose." Episode five was titled "Created Equal" and looked at equality in America and what it should mean.
How ill was President Franklin Roosevelt? A neurologist examined FDR's medical records, among other documents, for answers in this talk at the 2023 Roosevelt Reading Festival, hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh.
Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner Caster Semenya talked about her career and her lawsuit against the world track and field governing body for discrimination. This event was held at the First Parish Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Journalist Donald McNeil spoke about what he's learned from covering pandemics for twenty-five years for the New York Times. He was interviewed by Science Magazine senior correspondent Jon Cohen.
Investigative reporter Tim Schwab took a critical look at Bill Gates and the political power he wields through the Gates Foundation. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Authors Nancy Pearcey ("The Toxic War on Masculinity") and Christina Hoff Sommers ("The War Against Boys") argued that males are falling behind in American society and discussed why this is happening. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Journalist Rachel Slade looked at the challenges of manufacturing goods in the United States through the lens of a couple starting a sweatshirt company in Maine. She was interviewed by author and New York Times editorial board member Farah Stockman.
Author Leon Aron talked about Vladimir Putin's use of war to maintain power in Russia. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
Vanderbilt University law professor Ganesh Sitaraman argued that the problems with the airline industry today can be traced back to the deregulation of the transportation sector in the 1970s. This event was held at Columbia Law School in New York City.
Cultural critic and film historian Peter Biskind looked at the changes in television over the past 40 years from the networks to cable to streaming. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal media and entertainment bureau chief Amol Sharma.
Author Brad Meltzer discussed the 10th anniversary of his children's series Ordinary People Change the World. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
How ill was President Franklin Roosevelt? A neurologist examined FDR's medical records, among other documents, for answers in this talk at the 2023 Roosevelt Reading Festival, hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh.
Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner Caster Semenya talked about her career and her lawsuit against the world track and field governing body for discrimination. This event was held at the First Parish Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Journalist Donald McNeil spoke about what he's learned from covering pandemics for twenty-five years for the New York Times. He was interviewed by Science Magazine senior correspondent Jon Cohen.
Investigative reporter Tim Schwab took a critical look at Bill Gates and the political power he wields through the Gates Foundation. This event was hosted by People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Authors Nancy Pearcey ("The Toxic War on Masculinity") and Christina Hoff Sommers ("The War Against Boys") argued that males are falling behind in American society and discussed why this is happening. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Journalist Rachel Slade looked at the challenges of manufacturing goods in the United States through the lens of a couple starting a sweatshirt company in Maine. She was interviewed by author and New York Times editorial board member Farah Stockman.
Author Leon Aron talked about Vladimir Putin's use of war to maintain power in Russia. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
Vanderbilt University law professor Ganesh Sitaraman argued that the problems with the airline industry today can be traced back to the deregulation of the transportation sector in the 1970s. This event was held at Columbia Law School in New York City.
Cultural critic and film historian Peter Biskind looked at the changes in television over the past 40 years from the networks to cable to streaming. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal media and entertainment bureau chief Amol Sharma.
