Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman
Summary: Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman is a new half-hour weekly series on ideas and their consequences. Each edition of the new series, hosted by veteran journalist, scholar and diplomat Jim Glassman, will present a discussion of trends, conditions, and ideas at the heart of the important issues of the day. Viewers engage with a diverse group of economists, historians, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, and social philosophers, as well as authorities from many other disciplines. Andrew Walworth is Executive Producer. Ideas in Action is a coproduction of Grace Creek Media and The George W. Bush Institute and is distributed to public television by Executive Program Services.
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The economy is showing some signs of growth. But while the number of people being laid off is slowing and wages are growing modestly, unemployment continues to hold steady at about ten percent. The Obama Administration has pledged a big push for jobs this year. Measures include increased spending on roads, building and other infrastructure projects, aid to small businesses, and incentives for investment in so-called "green technologies." But can federal stimulus create good jobs that last? Who pays for these programs, and what will it take to get private companies to start hiring, and put America back to work?
The economy is showing some signs of growth. But while the number of people being laid off is slowing and wages are growing modestly, unemployment continues to hold steady at about ten percent. The Obama Administration has pledged a big push for jobs this year. Measures include increased spending on roads, building and other infrastructure projects, aid to small businesses, and incentives for investment in so-called "green technologies." But can federal stimulus create good jobs that last? Who pays for these programs, and what will it take to get private companies to start hiring, and put America back to work?
Think money is the ultimate motivator? Not so, says Daniel Pink, author of “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.” Pink asserts that while money is vital, it plays a small role in what pushes us to strive, succeed and enjoy life.
Think money is the ultimate motivator? Not so, says Daniel Pink, author of “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.” Pink asserts that while money is vital, it plays a small role in what pushes us to strive, succeed and enjoy life.
With many states in the U.S. fighting for their fiscal health, there is a small but growing movement to ditch the state income tax for an increased sales tax. Would this policy stimulate growth, and whom would it truly benefit?
With many states in the U.S. fighting for their fiscal health, there is a small but growing movement to ditch the state income tax for an increased sales tax. Would this policy stimulate growth, and whom would it truly benefit?
In his new book, Nye writes, "It is currently fashionable to predict a decline in the United States' power. But the United States is not in absolute decline, and in relative terms, there is reasonable probability that it will remain more powerful than any other state in the coming decades." Forty years ago Nye formulated the term "soft power" to describe diplomacy, communications and cultural influence as a force equal to and at times more desirable than the hard power of military dominance. Given the economic changes and the threat of terrorism in the world today, two eminent scholars debate the best way for the United States to wield its power now.
A debate on the future of the American economy and the role of intelligent computers and robots. Will rapid technological innovations aid American workers, or will it render large numbers of American workers obsolete?
A debate on the future of the American economy and the role of intelligent computers and robots. Will rapid technological innovations aid American workers, or will it render large numbers of American workers obsolete?
According to some measures, America has fallen below Iceland as a leader in developing new technologies. What is the state of innovation in America today? What policies should the private sector, the government and the American university research system institute to ensure America remains a leader in innovation in the future?
A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success.
A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success.
As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wind down, a new generation of veterans is returning home. While some may suffer from visible scars, many more carry psychological wounds that that are harder to recognize. How can Americans help today’s new generation of veterans adapt to life back home?
As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wind down, a new generation of veterans is returning home. While some may suffer from visible scars, many more carry psychological wounds that that are harder to recognize. How can Americans help today’s new generation of veterans adapt to life back home?
As the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists and until recently was also their political leader. Ever since being forced to flee when China invaded Tibet in 1959, the Dalai Lama has ceaselessly advocated for a peaceful solution to Chinese occupation and “meaningful autonomy” for his country. He has also worked tirelessly as an activist for human rights around the world.
