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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/23053.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 23053energy-security-and-the-remaking-of-the-modern-world-with-daniel-yergin-conversations-with-history Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:36:59 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22929 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes author Andrew Scott Cooper to discuss his new book “The Oil Kings.” Focusing on the geopolitics of the Middle East in the 1970's, the study centers on the complex relationship between Nixon, Kissinger and the Shah of Iran. Relying on recently declassified documents, Cooper describes the international environment of the period and the implications of the Nixon doctrine for the Shah's foreign policy. Revealing the contradiction between the Shah's dependence on the rise of oil prices and the need to fund his new military role, Cooper explains how this contradiction resulted in the Shah's downfall and the implosion of Iran. He demonstrates the interplay between the collapse of the relationship between Iran and the U.S. and the emergence of Saudi Arabia as the guarantor of price and supply in the oil market and America’s most important ally in the Persian Gulf. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22929]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22929.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22929how-the-us-iran-and-saudi-arabia-changed-the-balance-of-power-in-the-middle-east-in-the-1970s-with-andrew-scott-cooper-conversations-with-history Wed, 2 Nov 2011 7:11:41 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22927 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Rogers M. Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for a discussion of political ideals and political realities in American history. He highlights the importance of building community and political identity by assembling coalitions around narratives that appeal to a broad audience while shaping policy agendas. Professor Smith compares the leadership of Lincoln, Reagan and Obama in addressing these tasks. He concludes with an analysis of how the issue of race has been approached as American political life has become increasing polarized around issues of inequality and relative international decline. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22927]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22927.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22927politics-and-american-political-ideals-with-rogers-m-smith-conversations-with-history Tue, 1 Nov 2011 8:36:05 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22930 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner for a discussion of his book, “The Fiery Trial.” The conversation focuses on Lincoln’s relationship to slavery over the course of his career. As Lincoln moved from local, to state and then national politics, he grew in stature and his understanding of the complexity of the issue matured. The discussion focuses on the key dimensions of his intellectual and political growth including Lincoln’s background, his command of language in his speeches and writings, and his remarkable skills as a political leader. The discussion concludes with a comparison of Lincoln and President Obama and the political situations they confront. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 22930]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22930.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22930abraham-lincoln-and-american-slavery-with-eric-foner-conversations-with-history Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:49:15 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21989 Harry Kreisler welcomes Philip Bobbitt for a discussion of his book, “The Shield of Achilles: War, Peace and the Course of History.” Bobbitt explores the relationship between constitution and strategy and its consequences for the transformation of the state. Epochal wars are fought and then settlements reached that legitimate changes in the structure and form of the state. Bobbitt explains how in this epoch fascism,communism and liberal democracy competed. Bobbitt focuses on the intervention in Libya, the response to Iran’s nuclear programs and the dilemmas they pose for the Obama administration. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 21989]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21989.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21989law-strategy-and-the-transformation-of-the-state-conversations-with-history Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:18:38 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22444 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Cornell's Steve Squyres for a discussion of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission. Reflecting on the intellectual journey that led to his role in the Mars mission, Squires reminisces about his early years, his education and his career in geology and astronomy. Discussing the role of leadership in a complex scientific project, he compares the characteristics, skill set, and work of scientists and engineers, and he describes the dynamic process that led to the project’s success in exploring Mars. He explains the importance of the mission and what was learned and concludes with thoughts on the future of planetary exploration. Series: "Conversations with History" [Science] [Show ID: 22444]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22444.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22444roving-mars-with-steve-squyres-conversations-with-history Fri, 19 Aug 2011 9:52:23 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22443 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes John Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, for a discussion of his new book, “Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink.” Emphasizing the strategic importance of Nigeria, Ambassador Campbell discusses the nature of the political system, the role of oil, the corrupt patronage system that drives politics at all levels of government, the complex dynamics of the Niger Delta region, the failure of economic development, and the divisions (North-South; Muslim-Christian) that hinder stability. He concludes with an analysis of U.S. goals in its relations with Nigeria. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 22443]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22443.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22443nigeria-with-john-campbell-conversations-with-history Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:42:41 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=22442 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes John Witte, Jr., Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. Witte explores the evolution of legal studies and the emergence of an interdisciplinary study of religion and law. He describes the nature of each realm and the dialectic that shapes their interaction. He traces religion's role in securing political and civil rights in the West exploring the implications of this for addressing the complexity of a multicultural world in which many religions seek a place in the global community including the questions raised by the introduction of Sharia law into Western courts. Series: "Conversations with History" [Humanities] [Show ID: 22442]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/22442.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 22442religion-and-law-with-john-witte-conversations-with-history Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:42:21 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21565 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes artist and engineer Ken Goldberg from Berkeley. Goldberg discusses robotics in surgery and cancer therapy, and their application in disasters and on the battlefield. Describing several of his recent art projects, Goldberg then discusses complementarities with his engineering research and reflects on the philosophical implications of 'telepresence.' The conversation then moves to military drones, wiki-leaks, and the problem of bringing ethics to a world in which technology changes the nature of war, undermines secrecy, and challenges the legitimacy of the state. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 21565]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21565.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21565technology-culture-and-political-change-with-ken-goldberg--conversations-with-history Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:48:55 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21952 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Francis Fukuyama for a discussion of his new book, “The Origins of Political Order.” Fukuyama traces his intellectual odyssey, discusses the origins of "The End of History" thesis, and describes the influence of Samuel Huntington. Fukayama identifies his purpose in writing the new book, the importance of history and comparative studies to the development of his arguments, the relevance of insights from the biological sciences, and the role of ideas in institution building. He compares the evolution of the state in China and India and then assesses the relevance of the Chinese model of state power in an era of globalization. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21952]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21952.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21952the-origins-of-political-order-with-francis-fukuyama-conversations-with-history Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:52:27 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21951 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Nobel Laureate Michael Spence for a discussion of his new book, “The Next Convergence.” Spence discusses his intellectual odyssey focusing on his Nobel Prize research on information and market structure then explains how his work as Chairman of the Commission on Growth and Development led him to write his new book. Tracing the impact of the internet, globalization, and domestic and international policy on the trajectory of economic growth in the emerging economies, he highlights the implications of the resulting high speed economic growth for the global economy and global governance. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21951]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21951.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21951the-future-of-economic-growth-in-a-multispeed-world-with-michael-spence--conversations-with-history Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:20:12 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21570 Harry Kreisler welcomes author Parag Khanna, Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation, to discuss his new book, “How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance.” Khanna analyzes the complex ecosystem created by globalization and how a new diplomacy has become the defining feature of international interactions; the implications of these changes for U.S. foreign policy, highlighting the increasing importance of regional actors and the intricate modalities by which global resources take effect at the local level; and reflects on Wiki-leaks, the Afghan/Pakistan conflict and changes occurring in the Middle East. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21570]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21570.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21570how-to-run-the-world-with-parag-khanna-conversations-with-history Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:21:23 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21524 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Anatol Lieven to discuss his new book “Pakistan: A Hard Country.” Lieven emphasizes the important role of kinship in understanding Pakistan and discusses the military's unique position as the preeminent national institution and the sources of its power and prestige. Focusing on Pakistani national security thinking, he discusses India, the role of Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the importance of Kashmir. He also analyzes the complex relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan and discusses Pakistan's geographical location in the Indus valley and the implications of climate change for its future. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21524]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21524.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21524pakistan-with-anatol-lieven--conversations-with-history Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:21:09 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21410 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes UC Berkeley economist Pranab Bardhan to discuss his new book, “Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay.” Bardhan discusses his interest in poverty and inequality in the context of his intellectual odyssey. He focuses on the myths and realities surrounding the emergence of China and India, addressing several questions including: What have these countries achieved and how? How do they compare in terms of inequality and social welfare? What are the factors that explain their reemergence as economic powerhouses? Will they succeed in reconciling economic efficiency with democratic accountability? Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21410]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21410.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21410assessing-the-economic-rise-of-china-and-india-with-pranab-bardhan-conversations-with-history Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:19:23 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21397 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Ronald M. George, former Chief Justice of California. Reflecting on his years of public service, Chief Justice George traces his intellectual journey and offers his thoughts on the qualities of thinking that characterize judicial deliberation. He argues for both decisional and institutional independence if the judiciary is to perform its role in a democracy as a co-equal branch of government. He analyzes the complexity of the California constitution and its amending process and discusses the intricate process of deliberation in all three branches of government when faced with controversial issues. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21397]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21397.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21397the-judiciary-with-ronald-george-conversations-with-history Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:35:58 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21396 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard's Joseph S. Nye,Jr.,for a discussion of his new book, “The Future of Power.” Nye offers a typology of power and explains the importance of a strategy shaped by an intelligent assessment of context and resources. He explores the differences between military, economic, and soft power and argues that understanding this complexity makes for the possibility of smart power. Nye also discusses the rise and fall of great powers but emphasizes the importance of the diffusion of power especially apparent in the communications revolution which has created new actors and new rules of the game. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21396]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21396.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21396the-future-of-power-with-joseph-nye-conversations-with-history Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:23:31 PDT http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=21381 Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Robert Reich to discuss political change and the structural causes of the 2008 economic collapse. Recalling his formative experiences, Reich explains what led to his focus on economics and politics. He talks about his tenure as Secretary of Labor for Clinton and analyzes the changes in the American political economy since the great Depression, arguing for a return to the greater economic equality that characterized the post World War II era. He concludes with an evaluation of the importance of political leadership, ideas, Presidential appointments, and grass roots mobilization. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 21381]

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[<a href="http://podcast.uctv.tv/vod/21381.mp4">Video Podcast</a>] 21381politics-policy-and-the-great-recession-with-robert-reich-conversations-with-history Wed, 25 May 2011 13:32:46 PDT