Videos

Charles Mann described the life and careers of Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, scientists on opposing sides who influenced modern ideas of the environment and the future survival of humanit…

Finn Murphy talked about his book The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road, in which he discusses his job and the America one sees by traveling the country via its roadways. Mr. …

State and federal policy analysts and correctional education administrators talked about inmate job training and education during incarceration. They also discussed some of the barriers that…

In a series of quick interviews various people offered personal insight on current events. Topics included the economy, the Iran nuclear deal, the 2016 presidential campaigns, global technol…

Danielle Sered, of the Vera Institute of Justice, talked about how she brings victims of crimes and the perpetrators together for a mutually beneficial experience. “The Case for Diversion…

Journalists interviewed lawmakers, Obama administration officials, and policy experts on a variety of topics. The sixth annual Washington Ideas Forum was held October 29-30, 2014, by The …

Scott Stossel talked about his two recent Atlantic stories, “Mr. China Comes to America” and “The Insourcing Boom.” The articles detail the rise in manufacturing in the United States due to …

The editors of The Atlantic's Special Commemorative Issue, “The Civil War,” were interviewed. They talked about the history of the magazine and how the special issue, released December 6, 20…

Following an introduction by Mr. Kantor and a speech by Mr. Shriver, panelists discussed the life and work of humanitarian Sargent Shriver. Mr. Russert moderated the panel. Each panelist ref…

Analysts and journalists were asked to make provocative proposals and talk about provoking economic political, economic and social proposals. Each presented ideas in papers they had written …

Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments regarding the news of the day including, the government surplus and faith-based organizations. Scott Stossel, executive editor of The American…