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CLIMATE ONE: REWIND: Climbing, Conservation and Capitalism
Rick Ridgeway estimates he’s spent about five years of his life sleeping in tents, often in the world’s most remote places alongside fellow outdoor adventure luminaries. Ridgeway worked for Patagonia…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Humankindness and Health Justice Series: The Intersection of Mental Health and Equity
COVID-19 illustrated to the nation the need to address disparities that exist in our communities, especially as they relate to mental health. These disparities are chronic, with intergenerational hea…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
The Human Rights Foundation and Justice in Syria Show editorially warningPlay
Roberto González will discuss the important work the Human Rights Foundation has done since its inception in 2005, including its project Defund Dictators Too. The HRF is a nonprofit that defends and …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Larry Baer: The San Francisco Giants' 2022 Season
As the San Francisco Giants gear up after the All-Star break, what can we expect from this team in 2022? It is the 140th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, its 65th year in San Franci…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Patti Poppe: Reinventing Utilities During a Climate Emergency
As the CEO of the California utility giant PG&E, Patti Poppe is charged with navigating the company through massive wildfires, disrupted energy markets, and lingering public distrust of the utility. …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Katie Hafner, Author of ""The Boys""
Katie Hafner is a technology, health care, and society journalist who wrote on staff for The New York Times for 10 years and remains a frequent contributor. She has also worked at Newsweek and Busine…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Mark Leibovich: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission
The Republican Party used to stand for individualism, and according to journalist and author Mark Leibovich, it now largely answers to the whims of one man: former president Donald Trump. Tracing Tru…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Malcolm Nance: Behind the Ideology of the Trump Insurgency
In the post-2020 world, Americans, having faced the controversies of the 2020 election and the January 6 insurrection, may be tempted to do their best to forget these events and move on — yet to best…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Craig McNamara: Because Our Fathers Lied
The Greatest Generation, having faced the Great Depression and fought World War II with a clear goal and responsible leadership, ended up enduring a generational divide with their Baby Boom children,…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Ian Morris: Geography Is Destiny
Ian Morris returns to The Commonwealth Club for an online discussion of his latest research into the deep history of the human race. In the wake of Brexit, Morris now tackles the 8 millennia history …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago