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2017
Suing the President with Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
March 23, 2017
Crazy Politics: Populism and Paranoia in America with Cornell Clayton
March 1, 2017
Politics in Washington State Olympia symposium co-sponsored with the Office of the Washington Secretary of State
February 24, 2017
Trump and U.S. Foreign Policy with Thomas Preston.
February 14, 2017
Millennials, Social Media, and the Black Lives Matter movement with Charlene Carruthers.
January 26, 2017
2016
The Worst Election Ever? Putting ugly and negative campaigns in context
November 1, 2016
9th District Legislative Debate
October 26, 2016
October 20, 2016
The wicked problem of water, energy and climate change
October 19, 2016
Negative campaigning in the U.S. and beyond
October 18, 2016
Crisis in Europe: Refugees, the EU, and contentious politics
September 29, 2016
September 27, 2016
The politics of education in the State of Washington
September 16, 2016
Reconciling Barack Obama’s legacy and the rise of Donald Trump
April 25, 2016
Climate Change: a report from the front lines
April 14, 2016
War Crimes: when great powers invade small countries
April 13, 2016
Can you make a difference? Political engagement in challenging times
March 1, 2016
Destroying cultural heritage: The failure to protect artifacts from extremist groups
February 23, 2016
Using Fetal Tissue: The ethics of scientific research
February 11, 2016
Law and Morality: the regulation of private behavior
February 11, 2016
Jihad in Mali: The Holy War of Amadou Koufa
January 20, 2016
2015
Washington state District 9 Legislators
December 9, 2015
Building a Career in Public Service and Becoming a Political Leader
November 17, 2015
John Wiesman: Marijuana and Your Health
November 12, 2015
Maria Chavez: The de-Americanization of Latino Youth
October 27, 2015
Rick Garza: Legalizing Marijuana: Initiative 502 in Washington State
October 22, 2015
Fighting Inequality: Then and Now with James Meredith
October 19. 2015
Sister Simone Campbell on Social Justice Advocacy
October 5, 2015
Melinda Gann Hall – Attacking Judges: the politics of judicial campaigns
September 18, 2015
Sameer Ranade: Confronting Global Warming with Citizen Input in the Policy Process
September 14, 2015
Speaking for the President: Scott McClellan, Robert Mann, and Lawrence Pintak
April, 16, 2015
The most famous political ad ever: The Daisy Girl and the 1964 Presidential Campaign – Robert Mann
April, 16, 2015
How to Fix Congress: Greg Koger & Peter Hanson
April, 9, 2015
What is Wrong with Congress?: Congressmen David Minge & Charles Djou
March 4, 2015
How Government Creates Inequality: David Cay Johnston
February, 19, 2015
The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Contemporary World: James Anaya
February, 12, 2015
2014
Games Without Rules in the fight for Afghanistan: Tamim Ansary
November 18, 2014
From Bullets to the Peace Process: The Transformation of the IRA: Jon McCourt October 28, 2014 Saving American Capitalism: Nick Hanauer October 2, 2014 Poison Everywhere: The Ethics, Law, and Policy Regulation of Environmental Toxicants – video available upon request September 24, 2014 Meet the Candidate: Joe Pakootas September 24, 2014 The Need for an American Land Ethic: Walter Echo-Hawk September 17, 2014 Confessions of a Young Radical: Mary Beth Tinker April 28, 2014 Media & Political Transformation in the Arab World April 23, 2014 Money in Elections: What Montana can tell us about Citizens United: Dave Parker April 16, 2014 Following the Money: Accountability in Campaign Finance: Attorney General Bob Ferguson April 3, 2014 A Role of an Independent Judiciary in Washington: Washington State Chief Justice Barbara MadsenMarch 28, 2014 Is Transparency Good for Democracy?: Mark Stephan March 25, 2014 Remaking Urban Nature: How Industrial Hazards Become Systemic Risks March 24, 2014 The Ethics of Animal Experimentation: What is the Moral Status of Animals? March 13, 2014 Post-Crisis Financial Reform: Is it Working and Should More be Done? March 11, 2014 A Long, Strange Trip: Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Washington: Chris Marr February 27, 2014 Do we have Moral Autonomy? The Power of Situations, People, and Education January 24, 2014 2013 Meet your Legislators: Rep. Joe Schmick, Sen. Mark Schoesler, and Rep. Susan Fagan December 4, 2013 Should Washington Adopt a Carbon Tax?: Yoram Bauman November 12, 2013 How Foreign Voices Shape U.S. Support for Military Action: Danny Hayes November 4, 2013 The Science, Ethics, and Politics of GMOs and Your Food October 28, 2013 The U.S.-Iran Relationship: Abbas Milani October 10, 2013 Are Partisan Media Dividing Us?: Matt Levendusky October 3, 2013 Culture & Sustainable Development Policy: Christian Wells September 27, 2013 Revolt in the Desert: Lawrence Pintak September 10, 2013 American Democracy Through British Eyes: Gillian Peele September 3, 2013 The Media & Political Polarization April 22, 2013 Can we Affect People’s Preferences for Like-Minded Information?: Natalie Stroud April 22, 2013 Talking with Terrorists: Elena Mastors April 19, 2013 Budget Crisis & Grand Bargains April 18, 2013 The Era of Political Instability: Morris Fiorina March 19, 2013 Political Polarization in Europe: Tony Lockett February 28, 2013 Political Bubbles & Financial Crises: Howard Rosenthal February 19, 2013 2012
Reproductive Health Rights & Religious Freedom
October 18,2012 Judicial Diversity in the State of Washington June 2, 2012 Infotainment: Keeping the News Interesting April 25, 2012 The Ethics of Global Climate Change April 12, 2012 A Rational Conversation about Health Care Reform: Section 1 April 4, 2012 A Rational Conversation about Health Care Reform: Section 2 April 5, 2012 When Money Talks: Political Campaigns after Citizens United February 2, 2012 2011Civility & Democracy in America Conference: Session 1- History
March 4, 2011 Civility & Democracy in America Conference: Session 2- Religion March 4, 2011 Civility & Democracy in America Conference: Session 3- Art & Architecture March 4, 2011 Civility & Democracy in America Conference: Session 4- Philosophy & Ethics March 4, 2011 Civility & Democracy in America Conference: Session 5- Communication & Media March 4, 2011 2010 Women in Public Service: Opportunities & Obstacles October 25, 2010 Political Islam: William Miles October 7, 2010 Initiative 1098: Taxing the Wealthiest in Washington?: Bill Gates, Sr. October 5, 2010 Identifying the Missing: Forensic Investigations of Human Rights Violations: Cristian Orrego September 13, 2010 Obama & American Indians: Land issues, Congress, & the Administration: Brian Gunn April 7, 2010 Shout Radio: How the Media Shape Civil Discourse March 25, 2010 Is China’s New Development Model More Competitive Than Our Own?: Orville Schell March 4, 2010 Lessons from a Long War: Conflict & Engagement in the Broader Middle East: Ryan Crocker January 19, 2010