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Laura Shin: Inside the First Cryptocurrency Craze
Today, most people are familiar with the fascinating world of cryptocurrency, though some of us are more familiar than others. Many people only hear about it in the news and across social media platf…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
California's Inconvenient Truths
Join us in-person and online for a thought-provoking program with author and activist David Crane, as he walks through the surprising statistics and lesser-known history behind California’s state gov…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
San Francisco Opera: Reemergence to Centennial
For Matthew Shilvock, general director of San Francisco Opera, being a part of last year's reemergence of the Opera onstage at the War Memorial Building, was to "experience the world in hyperreality"…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ray Dalio: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order
Today’s economy is painted by headlines as hectic, turbulent and uncertain—reports of massive debt, fluctuating interest rates, and widespread money printing abound. Yet to legendary investor and acc…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ukraine Under Siege: What's Next
As Russian forces advance into Ukraine from the north, south and east and lay siege to Kyiv and other major cities, join The Commonwealth Club for an in-depth briefing on the current situation and wh…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Peat, Kelp and Trees: Nature-Based Carbon Capture
Humans must dramatically rein in greenhouse gas emissions in order to slow the planetary warming caused by centuries of fossil fuel combustion. But even if we accomplish that through major reforms to…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Elie Mystal: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution
Elie Mystal is no stranger to telling people the truth and how it is. As a commentator and lawyer, Mystal is familiar with law and the power that comes with knowing how to use your words in a powerfu…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Sports: The State of Play—Equity and Inclusion on and off the Field
Women’s History Month at The Commonwealth Club kicks off early, with an exciting and multifaceted event What is the state of sports in terms of equity and diversity? What are the most relevant accomp…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Wajahat Ali with Krista Tippett
Wajahat Ali is an acclaimed journalist and lawyer whose writings cover the intersection of social justice, politics and race. His first book, Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recomme…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Biden's Promise: Black Women's Historic SCOTUS Moment
In January, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Beyer announced his retirement from the high court. This set the stage for the fulfillment of a historic promise President Biden made on the 2020 campaign tr…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago