Ballerina Turned Artistic Director Julie Kent - Moving Forward with The Washington Ballet
Renowned ballerina Julie Kent discusses her transition to Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, sharing insights on nurturing dancers, artistic pursuits, and the future of ballet.
What's in Store - The Future of Work in Retail
Exploring retail's future: technology, e-commerce, and shifting practices impact jobs. Panel discusses risks, opportunities, and strategies for creating meaningful work in a changing industry.
Race, Work, and Opportunity in America
Explore racial disparities in the US labor market, examining challenges faced by Black workers and discussing strategies for improving economic opportunities and workplace equity.
Science and Art - The Connection Between Leonardo’s Disciplines
Explore Leonardo da Vinci's transformation from artist to scientist, examining how his technical skills and artistic observations led to groundbreaking scientific insights about anatomy, mechanics, and geology.
Leonardo da Vinci and His World
Explore Leonardo da Vinci's world, examining how Renaissance Italy's political, cultural, and scientific landscape nurtured his genius and shaped his iconic status in art and science history.
Using the Power of Habits to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Productive
Discover strategies for lasting habit changes to enhance happiness, health, and productivity. Learn counter-intuitive approaches to personal growth and well-being from bestselling author Gretchen Rubin.
War by Other Means
Explore nation-state cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure as a new form of warfare. Experts discuss recent incidents, implications, and future challenges in this evolving landscape of digital conflict.
Is NATO Up to the Challenge of the New World Order
Explore NATO's adaptability to modern challenges, including Russian aggression, terrorism, and cyber threats, with insights from European leaders and security experts.
Active Measures - The Kremlin Plan to Beat the West without Firing a Shot
Experts discuss Russia's influence on Western democracy, exploring Putin's strategies, Trump's relationship with Russia, and potential countermeasures to protect democratic institutions.
How AI Will Shake Up Business - and Society
Explore AI's transformative impact on business and society, discussing its potential to reinvent industries, reshape economies, and challenge our understanding of work and innovation.
Carbon Dividends - A Consensus Climate Solution
Explore a market-based climate solution: carbon dividends. Learn how this approach could reduce emissions, stimulate the economy, and gain bipartisan support.
Systems Leadership - Tackling Complexity and Scale
Explore innovative approaches to tackle complex global challenges through systems leadership, emphasizing new mindsets and methodologies beyond traditional design thinking.
The Tragic Toll of Mental Illness Behind Bars
Exploring the prevalence of mental illness in prisons, its consequences, and potential solutions for improving treatment and reducing incarceration of the mentally ill.
National Security in the Age of America First
Exploring Trump's foreign policy, its impact on global relations, and complex national security challenges. Experts discuss America's role, leadership vacuum, and potential consequences of 'America First' strategy.
Fantasyland - How America Went Haywire
Explore America's 500-year journey into magical thinking and make-believe, examining how reality and illusion have blurred in the post-factual present.
Markets Can Solve the Global Energy and Climate Challenge - If We Let Them
Exploring global energy challenges, environmental consequences, and market-based solutions for balancing energy needs with sustainability, drawing from research in various countries.
We Have the Power to Shape Our World
Inspiring environmental activist delivers powerful performance, blending spoken word and music to empower youth and advocate for climate action.
What's It Like to Cover the Trump White House?
Explore the challenges and dynamics of covering the Trump White House with top journalists, discussing press antagonism, physical threats, and the rapid pace of news in this unprecedented era.
Who's Generating the New Jobs, and What Skills Will Workers Need?
Explore the changing job landscape, emerging skills, and preparation strategies for the digitized economy with insights from industry leaders and policymakers.
Are the Founders Back in Vogue?
Explore the renewed popularity of America's Founding Fathers with historians and legal experts, examining their relevance to modern society and the complexities of their legacies.
Has American Grand Strategy Gone Missing
Explore America's global role, challenges to its grand strategy, and the impact of recent events on its international standing and domestic politics.