Distinguished legal scholars shed light on the substantial influence of Justice Burger, uncovering how his legacy created the unprecedented rise of the judicial right.
Duration: 1:02:44
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November 2016
Audio
The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right
November 16th, 2016
Michael J. Graetz, Linda Greenhouse, Akhil Reed Amar (moderator)
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November 2016
Audio
Lincoln and the Uncivil War on Immigration
November 1st, 2016
Harold Holzer
Harold Holzer surveys how Lincoln responded to new immigrants in America and how his actions may provide inspiration in the furious contemporary debate on immigration.
Duration: 56:38
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October 2016
Audio
Ike’s Gamble: America’s Rise to Dominance in the Middle East
October 31st, 2016
Michael Doran, Roger Hertog (moderator)
Policy expert Michael Doran discusses America’s relationship with Egypt, Israel, and European colonial powers during the Suez Crisis of 1956 and traces the rise of the United States’ considerable involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.
Duration: 1:03:15
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October 2016
Audio
Surveillance: The Battle for Freedom and Security
October 26th, 2016
Susan N. Herman, K. Sabeel Rahman, Samuel J. Rascoff, Matthew C. Waxman, Benno Schmidt (moderator)
Experts analyze the contention between these two Revolutionary ideals and discuss their implications for present-day America.
Duration: 1:11:33
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October 2016
Audio
The 2016 Election and America’s Role in the World
October 24th, 2016
Ian Bremmer, Merit Janow (moderator)
Political scientist Ian Bremmer explores how the 2016 elections will shape America’s place in a world increasingly confronted by the dangers of global geopolitical instability.
Duration: 1:03:42
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