Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman

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.

A Matter of Leadership: An Ideas in Action Special Report on Ending America's Dropout Crisis

A college education is still considered key to the American dream. But is that dream hollow? “Academically Adrift” a new book by two college professors contends that a surprising number of today’s college students show little-to-no improvement in critical thinking or written communication throughout their time at college.  So why aren’t our college students learning more – and are any schools getting it right?

Interview with author Daniel Yergin, international energy expert and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his book, The Prize, in 1992.

Interview with author Daniel Yergin, international energy expert and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his book, The Prize, in 1992.

With states shaping their own immigration laws and courts taking up the issue, experts from across the spectrum discuss what is currently lacking and what is needed in shaping true immigration reform.

With states shaping their own immigration laws and courts taking up the issue, experts from across the spectrum discuss what is currently lacking and what is needed in shaping true immigration reform.

The nuclear power industry has suffered severe setbacks recently that bring into question whether it will be a viable source of energy in the future. Yet China has committed to nuclear in a big way. A discussion of the future of nuclear energy at home and abroad.

The nuclear power industry has suffered severe setbacks recently that bring into question whether it will be a viable source of energy in the future. Yet China has committed to nuclear in a big way. A discussion of the future of nuclear energy at home and abroad.

A discussion about innovative programs designed to reach more women in Africa to improve their health care, with a particular focus on cervical and breast cancer detection and prevention. Taped during the Global Health Conference sponsored by the Bush Institute in September 2011.

A discussion about innovative programs designed to reach more women in Africa to improve their health care, with a particular focus on cervical and breast cancer detection and prevention. Taped during the Global Health Conference sponsored by the Bush Institute in September 2011.

Does mobile gadgetry make a good memory less important? Ancient orators memorized entire books. Can we all remember everything if we so choose? Author Joshua Foer explored these questions during his quest to become a national memory champion.

Does mobile gadgetry make a good memory less important? Ancient orators memorized entire books. Can we all remember everything if we so choose? Author Joshua Foer explored these questions during his quest to become a national memory champion.

With the U.S. slated to draw down its troops in Afghanistan and the Afghan government seeking to negotiate peace with Taliban militants, the fragile strides made by Afghan women may be in jeopardy. Jim Glassman interviews former First Lady Laura Bush and others who are trying to help the women of Afghanistan gain greater access to education, health care, social rights and economic freedom.

With the U.S. slated to draw down its troops in Afghanistan and the Afghan government seeking to negotiate peace with Taliban militants, the fragile strides made by Afghan women may be in jeopardy. Jim Glassman interviews former First Lady Laura Bush and others who are trying to help the women of Afghanistan gain greater access to education, health care, social rights and economic freedom.