A discussion of the campus protests with political scientist Andrew Seligsohn and Isabella Ramirez, editor-in-chief of Columbia University's student newspaper the Spectator, and journalist Ray Suarez discusses his podcast, "On Shifting Ground."
A discussion of the campus protests with political scientist Andrew Seligsohn and Isabella Ramirez, editor-in-chief of Columbia University's student newspaper the Spectator, and journalist Ray Suarez discusses his podcast, "On Shifting Ground."
The Supreme Court heard oral argument for more than two hours in a case concerning whether an Oregon city's enforcement of ordinances restricting the homeless from camping or sleeping in outdoor spaces, violates the Eight Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Like many cities, Grants Pass is dealing with an affordable housing shortage and an increase in homelessness. Additionally, the city does not have any shelters. At issue are three ordinances restricting people from camping and sleeping in public places. Penalty fees for violations begin at $295. In 2018, Gloria Johnson and homeless individuals filed suit. A district court ruled the ordinances constituted cruel and unusual punishment against the homeless because they have no access to shelter. They also found the penalties to be excessive. On appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit also ruled in favor of the homeless people. The Supreme Court now has through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra discussed reducing the carbon footprint in the health care sector at an event hosted by Johns Hopkins University. Topics included how the Biden administration is incentivizing health care systems to be more climate efficient, reducing waste, and the impact climate issues have on the health of seniors and outdoor workers.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument to decide if former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted him in August 2023.
In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Early in his newest of over 30 books, Joseph Epstein (EP-stine), our guest this week, writes: "I feel extremely lucky in all these realms in which I had no real choice: parents, epoch, country, and throw in religion, city, and social class." The 87-year-old Epstein, a longtime essayist for the Wall Street Journal has written his autobiography called "Never Say You've Had a Lucky Life: Especially If You've Had a Lucky Life." He has spent 20 years as editor of The American Scholar and 30 years teaching in the English department at Northwestern University.
President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence.
Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
Author Mark Calhoon discussed General Lesley McNair's organizational and strategic influence on the U.S. Army during World War II. He's interviewed by author John McManus ("To the End of the Earth"). This event took place during the 2023 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Authors Christopher Browning ("Ordinary Men") and Alexandra Richie ("Warsaw 1944") discussed the legacy and memory of the Holocaust in Eastern Europe. This event took place during the 2023 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
President Ronald Reagan's 1982 address to the British Parliament was the topic of a class taught by University of Kansas political communication professor Robert Rowland. The University of Kansas is in Lawrence.
Ronald Reagan gave his first press conference nine days after taking the oath of office on January 20, 1981. Questions about the recently resolved Iranian hostage crisis and its aftermath dominated a discussion that ranged from domestic affairs to the new administration's foreign policy priorities. President Reagan met with the press in the Old Executive Office Building next door to the White House. This video is courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
Authors Christopher Browning ("Ordinary Men") and Alexandra Richie ("Warsaw 1944") discussed the legacy and memory of the Holocaust in Eastern Europe. This event took place during the 2023 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Author Mark Calhoon discussed General Lesley McNair's organizational and strategic influence on the U.S. Army during World War II. He's interviewed by author John McManus ("To the End of the Earth"). This event took place during the 2023 International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Early in his newest of over 30 books, Joseph Epstein (EP-stine), our guest this week, writes: "I feel extremely lucky in all these realms in which I had no real choice: parents, epoch, country, and throw in religion, city, and social class." The 87-year-old Epstein, a longtime essayist for the Wall Street Journal has written his autobiography called "Never Say You've Had a Lucky Life: Especially If You've Had a Lucky Life." He has spent 20 years as editor of The American Scholar and 30 years teaching in the English department at Northwestern University.
In 1973-74, lawmakers examined events surrounding the 1972 break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC. The investigation led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.