Surviving Market Turbulence
The current credit and equity crisis is bad, but it has been made worse because too many people unwisely buy high and sell low.
What’s the Point of VP Debates?
Chip raises the question of whether we should even continue to have vice presidential debates, given their track record.
Why Cuba Matters
William LeoGrande, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University, discusses Cuba
What If We’re All Wrong?
What if we’re all wrong? Humans seem programmed to believe that commonly held beliefs are actually facts, especially when it comes to science and religion.
High-Achieving Students Neglected
Mike Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, discusses education policy, including the impact of No Child Left Behind on high-achieving students
Christopher Latham Sholes’ Lasting Impact
June 23, 2008 – One hundred forty years ago today, an invention was patented that few of us could live without, even if we might want to. Despite significant advances in technology over the past century and a half, most of us experience the work of Christopher Latham Sholes every workday.
The State of Higher Education
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President Emeritus of George Washington University, discusses higher education and his recent book “Big Man on Campus”
Election 2008
Republican pollster David Winston, President of the Winston Group, discussed the upcoming elections.
Corporate Authenticity
Rohit Bhargava discusses his new book “Personality Not Included: Why Companies Lose Their Authenticity — And How Great Brands Get It Back.”
Jerry Yang’s Future at Yahoo
Kara Swisher of the Wall Street Journal discusses Jerry Yang’s future at Yahoo — and her ideas for potential successors should he decide to step down.