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Where We Are Today in Iraq
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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Five years after the Iraq War's commencement, where are we? Former Congressman Lee Hamilton assesses the situation.

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:51
Cuba's Transition
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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The end of Fidel Castro's rule provides an opportunity to ease the pain of a half-century-long repressive era in Cuban history. Former Congressman ...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:52
Rebuilding American Competence
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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It is no secret that America's image abroad has suffered over the last several years, but not just because of our policies. Former Congressman Lee ...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:48
What the Next President Faces
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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During election season, it is easy to forget the daunting circumstances under which our next president will take office. Former Congressman Lee Ham...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:59
What People are Talking about in Washington
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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Around Washington these days the same issue come up over and over again. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton discusses what is on people's minds inside...

  • Added: May 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:48
Smart Power
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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While our military might is great and valuable, it cannot defend our values and interests alone. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton discusses applying...

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 01:56
What Next in Afghanistan
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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In Afghanistan, 2007 drew to a close on the heels of two military victories. These victories are not, however, causes for celebration, writes forme...

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 02:02
NIE on Iran
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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The recently released National Intelligence Estimate has generated headlines from Washington to Tehran. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton analyzes th...

  • Added: May 19, 2009
  • Length: 02:04
Nuclear Security Starts with U.S. and Russia
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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The nuclear threat which characterized the Cold War belongs to that era says former Congressman Lee Hamilton. Diminishing the legacy of that threat...

  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 01:18
Is Congress up to the task before it?
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
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The dramatic and far-reaching proposals that President Obama is sending to Capitol Hill call on Congress to set aside its less attractive habits of...

  • Added: May 01, 2009
  • Length: 01:38
Our American "Empire" with controversal Harvard historian Niall Ferguson -- on ThoughtCast!
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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Contrarian historian Niall Ferguson says the US is an empire -- in denial! And that we'd better get our act together!!

  • Added: Mar 16, 2009
  • Length: 19:21
Unquiet History 11: the Myth of Rivals
From: Matthew Battles
Series: Unquiet History
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Is the Team of Rivals a good idea?

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Nov 21, 2008
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 1
Journalist Impersonations (#163)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What's the story when the government impersonates a journalist?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 16, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Collective Irresponsibility (#158)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Blame the system and absolve yourself.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 21, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ethical Spies (#153)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What makes some spying ethical, and other spying not.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
A False Dilemma (#150)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When is a choice not a real choice?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WMPG, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
Save Trestles Beach
From: Philippe Boucher
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How a plan for a toll-highway would destroy the Yosemite of surfing

  • Added: Jan 28, 2006
  • Length: 04:07
A bribe is a bribe (es#148)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When is a bribe not a bribe?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and KDNK


  • Added: Jan 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
I am Not Homeless
From: Barrett Wolf
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Poem by Highway Poet J. Barrett Wolf

Bought by KRUA


  • Added: Nov 20, 2005
  • Length: :56
  • Purchases: 1
The Appendage Police
From: Barrett Wolf
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Biker Poetry by J. Barrett Wolf, Highway Poet

  • Added: Nov 20, 2005
  • Length: 01:36
Talking Bumper Stickers (#137)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Should license plates have messages?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 02, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
A Responsible Response to Hurricane Katrina (#134)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes we have a duty to complain

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Nationalism and Patriotism (#129)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is our nation motivated or hindered in its actions when motivated by one versus the other?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KWCW


  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Balance of Power (#127)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When should states acquiesce to the federal government, and when should they instead claim separate authority?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Howard Zinn - Government
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Historian Howard Zinn says that governments break laws regularly.

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: :56
  • Purchases: 1