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A Conversation with the The Executive Editor of BlackAgendaReport.com.
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The BlackAgendaReport.com Executive Editor’s greatest ethical dilemma involved helping out Barack Obama.
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Glen Ford outline specific areas—like the Gates controversy—in which he has been disappointed by Obama, and reveals Obama’s greatest success story.
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The Executive Editor of BlackAgendaReport.com doesn’t love the word “hero,” but he tells Big Think the political figures he admires.
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Glen Ford believes black radio has served as a vital tool of empowerment since the 60’s, but bemoans increasing corporate control of both radio and other media directed towards African […]
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Glen Ford doubts the ability of today’s political environment to reverse corporate influence; he suggests that real progress can only be made via mass organizing.
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Glen Ford says that Barack Obama represents no change at all; in fact, he is setting off a major crisis in the African-American political community.
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Enrique Peñalosa explains why we must be radical in reshaping urban space.
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Enrique Peñalosa outlines the way to rid New York of automobiles.
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“Parking is not a constitutional right,” says Enrique Peñalosa, and New York City should focus on creating bike lanes instead.
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Enrique Peñalosa discusses the legacy of public space in New York and how it can be improved in the future.
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The former mayor of Bogotá and urban strategist describes his fondness for the East Village.
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Enrique Peñalosa details how neither land nor capital but quality of life is now the key ingredient in economic growth.
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Enrique Peñalosa discusses the main challenge confronting developing cities and outlines some possible solutions.
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Enrique Peñalosa describes how cities can encourage greater equality.
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Urban strategist and former mayor of Bogotá explains the importance of pedestrian space.
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Big Think interview with Enrique Penalosa
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According to Jeff Koplan, some form of universal healthcare coverage, as proposed by the Obama administration, would encourage previously uninsured or under-insured people to visit doctors when they’re sick, and […]
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Barry Bloom provides a visual presentation of the surge in American obesity. Though the ‘disease’ is communicated culturally, the Professor of Public Health at Harvard argues that it should still […]
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So-called swine flu (H1N1) parties, similar in principle to pox parties, have been hotly debated since the virus emerged. In this video, influenza expert Michael Worobey explains why intentionally infecting […]
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Peter Palese, Jeffrey Koplan and Michael Worobey discuss our readiness to handle future pandemics.
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Some countries have withheld information about viruses, others have accused developed countries of monopolistic tendencies. In this video, Barry Bloom surveys vaccine intellectual property disputes related to Indonesia, Sub-Saharan African […]
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Margot Wallström believes the Internet and social media have strengthened democracy in both the EU and the United States.
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Margot Wallström sees Europe weathering the recession thanks to social welfare systems and Eastern Europe’s growing economy.
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Margot Wallström explains the EU’s contributions and challenges in the international fight against global warming.
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Margot Wallström describes the changing role of women in the EU.
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European Commission Vice President Margot Wallström discusses the state of the EU, its political challenges, and the next countries that may join the union.
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Jay Smooth reflects on the institutional factors involved in the professor’s apprehension.
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Jay Smooth on sampling and the creative process.
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