 Wednesday November 18, 2009
12:30 pm: Cambridge Forum
Following out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain
As the United States prepares for the 2010 census Patrick J. Carr of Rutgers University discusses current demographic research. What are the factors behind the dramatic population shift from the middle of the country to the coasts? What does this demographic change mean for the depopulated Midwest, the coastal cities gaining population, our national identity?
1:00pm: Commonwealth Club of California
The guest is journalist Helen Thomas; Author of “Listen Up, Mr. President” Thomas has covered 10 administrations during her 60-year career. She draws on her experiences in the front row at White House press conferences in a discussion of what personal characteristics and choices contribute to memorable and powerful presidential administrations.
Thursday November 19, 2009
12:30 pm: Soundprint
Who needs libraries?
As more and more information is available on-line, as Amazon rolls out new software that allows anyone to find any passage in any book, an important question becomes: Who needs libraries anymore? Why does anyone need four walls filled with paper between covers? Surprisingly, they still do and in this program Producer Richard Paul explores why; looking at how university libraries, school libraries and public libraries have adapted to the new information world. This program airs as part of our ongoing series on education and technology, and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education.
1:00 pm: Cleveland City Club Forum
The speaker is Bill Baker, Former President, WNET and Author of “Leading with Kindness.” Bill Baker has been an integral part of public television, producing some of the industry’s most respected and popular programs, including Charlie Rose, Bill Moyers Journal, Nature, Cyberchase, and Great Performances.
Friday November 20, 2009
12:30 pm: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks
This week on Maine Watch we have a discussion with economist Charlie Colgan, who chairs Maine's Economic Forecasting Commission. He and his colleagues have just completed their latest forecast for Maine and the rest of New England. We'll find out what he sees coming. Plus, the chancellor of U-Maine Rich Pattenaude outlines some major cost-saving recommendations for the UMaine system.
1:00 pm: It’s Your World
Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert. Mr. Olmert will discuss one of the world's most difficult and complex issues: the challenges facing the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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