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University of Oklahoma President David Boren talked about the challenges facing state universities,. He talked about his own university, state budget cuts, access to higher education, and th…

David Wrobel spoke about John Steinbeck’s works and what they can teach us about American history. He spoke at the University of Oklahoma’s “Teach-In” on the Great Depression and World War I…

Explaining the Constitution and encouraging students to have an interest in America’s founding can be difficult for many teachers. Next, radio talk show host Diane Rehm moderates a panel dis…

Former U.S. Senator and Oklahoma Governor David Boren talked about his book A Letter to America. In the book he outlines what he considers to be necessary steps to ensure the continuance of …

Although Thomas Jefferson was in France as the Constitution was being debated and signed, he had his own ideas for the new nation. Next, University of Virginia History Professor Peter Onuf e…

A number of prominent former and current public servants discussed ways of reintroducing bipartisan statesmanship into American political discourse. Former Senator Sam Nunn read the statemen…

Participants spoke to reporters about a report on U.S.-Russian relations following the election of President Vladimir Putin. Among the topics they addressed were changes in Russia in recent …

Former President Gorbachev talked about the history and current state of U.S.-Russia relations. Former Senator Boren served as co-interviewer. Mr. Gorbachev answered questions from the audie…

Female former members spoke about the role women play in Congress and how attitudes towards women have changed over the years. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Members of Congress and Oklahoma public officials spoke about the life and political career of the late Oklahoma Democratic Congressman Carl Albert. Albert was a former Speaker of the House …

Panelists discussed the state of the world and U.S. foreign policy during a conference at the University of Oklahoma. Former U.S. ambassadors gave their impressions of foreign policy challen…

George Tenet and Robert Gates talked about the role of intelligence and the CIA in American foreign policy. Professor Stephen Sloan also talked about his research and experience in the intel…

Chinese Ambassador Li Daoyu spoke about a broad range of aspects in U.S.-China relations, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, human rights and trade. He stressed that China and the U.S. have many c…

A forum was held as part of a recent foreign policy conference. Three former CIA directors and Professor Robert Cox discussed the changes that have taken place in foreign relations and how f…

The Senate Intelligence committee held the confirmation hearing for George Tenet to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

President Clinton, several past and present administration foreign policy experts and others gathered outside the White House to promote Senate ratification of the Chemical Weapons Conventio…

Participants discussed the role of money in U.S. politics, especially in campaigns. They examined how money has influenced campaigns and intensified voter discontent with both parties and th…

News events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and elect…

Legislators, other political leaders and various experts talked about issues facing the United States as the next century begins. President Boren talked about making the federal government m…

News events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers, interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators on this Washington Journal segment. Viewers…