Every week, David Rothkopf talks with authors about new books in politics and policy as well as policymakers and thought leaders about the biggest issues facing... Voir plus
Every week, David Rothkopf talks with authors about new books in politics and policy as well as policymakers and thought leaders about the biggest issues facing... Voir plus
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"The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism": A Conversation with Martin Wolf
With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no better time to take a step back and look at democratic capitalism as a whole. David and Ed Luce discussed with Martin Wolf author of the new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism". Why is democratic capitalism at risk? How have media outlets like Fox News had an impact on the system as a whole? What should we make of the SVB bailout? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it.
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14/03/2023
31:56
"The Bill of Obligations": A Conversation with Richard Haass
American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations. David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" about those obligations and what Americans need to do to keep our democracy strong. Are we in a significantly different place as a citizenry than we have been in the past? How should we stay informed in a sea of misinformation? Can civics education be revived in the United States? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it.
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07/03/2023
33:28
"Myth America": A Conversation with Kevin Kruse
America's history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians. David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book "Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past" about how history is misused. Why do people push false narratives? Where have historical myths impacted American policy? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation.
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03/03/2023
29:01
"The Ghost at the Feast": A Conversation with Robert Kagan
The role of the United States in the world is in question but it isn't the first time. David talked with Robert Kagan author of the new book "The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941" and what lessons we can take for it into our current moment. What pushed America into its super powered status? What resonances does an "America First" foreign policy have with his point in history? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation.
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24/02/2023
37:54
When Will the Other Shoe Drop in Georgia's Investigation of Trump?
Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponization of government committee missing the mark? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this expert conversation.
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Every week, David Rothkopf talks with authors about new books in politics and policy as well as policymakers and thought leaders about the biggest issues facing the United States and our allies.