The most popular programs for the Values Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=875 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:06:29 GMT President Obama addressed students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school. He spoke of difficulties in his own childhood, and recounted the stories of those who overcame hardships and rejections yet still graduated from high school or college, or became physicians, authors, or professional athletes. In his remarks he said, "We can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed." Prior to the speech, a debate ensued from some who believed the president should not speak to elementary, middle, and high school students in a national address. In previous years, Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush also spoke to students in addresses that were shown to students around the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, Matthew Crawford discussed his book, Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-11 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Author and syndicated radio talk show host Bill Bennett talked about his life, work, and career. Former Secretary Bennett discussed his books on American history, the state of education in the country, and electoral politics. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video was shown of Mr. Bennett giving a tour of the radio station in Arlington, Virginia, from where his show "Morning in America" is broadcast. He introduced members of his staff and talked about his writing habits. William Bennett is co-director of Empower America and founder and chairman of K12, an Internet-based school. Bill Bennett served as President Reagan's chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities and secretary of education, and as the first President's Bush's "Drug Czar." He is the author or co-author of more than 20 books for adults and children, including [The Book of Virtues] (1993); [The Moral Compass] (1995); [The Death of Outrage] (1998); [The Educated Child] (2000); [The American Patriots Almanac] (2008); and [A Century Turns] (2010). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294333-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Colin Powell, retired four-star general and former secretary of State, recounts his military and political career through a collection of 44 remembrances that impart General Powell's thoughts on life and leadership. General Powell weaves his "Thirteen Rules" for life throughout the many stories he has collected, from "don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" to "you can't make someone else's choices - you shouldn't let someone else make yours." Colin Powell was interviewed on stage by Robert Siegel, senior host of NPR's [All Things Considered] and responded to questions from members of the audience at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306260-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Susan Herbst, a public policy professor at Georgia Tech, argues that American political debate has become unwieldy and simply rude. The author presents her thoughts on how to reintroduce civil debate into American politics, which includes the use of new media and developing a thicker "political skin"and examines the ways Sarah Palin and Barack Obama dealt with the issues of incivility during the 2008 presidential campaign and the 2009 health care debates. Susan Herbst discussed her book at the Georgia Tech Bookstore in Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296000-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush presented the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to honor 14 individuals for an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The recipients were Muhammad Ali, Carol Burnett, Aretha Franklin, Alan Greenspan, Vincent Cerf and Robert Kahn for designing the language that led to the Internet, Jack Nicklaus, Andy Griffith, Paul Rusesabagina for sheltering hundreds during the Rwandan genocide, Paul Harvey, former Rep. Sonny Montgomery (D-MS), Soviet historian Robert Conquest, retired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Richard Myers, and Hall of Fame baseball player Frank Robinson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189856-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, [A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character] published by St. Martin's Press. He stated the main concept of his book involves the increasing decline of personal responsibility and the use of alibis and blame for personal advancement in American society. He also discussed his research for the book, and the implications of his main premise concerning "victim groups." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35197-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Teresa Sullivan talked about the ethics of cheating by students and how communities can instill a culture of integrity. . She talked about the value of honor codes and how the University of Virginia has maintained a long-lasting culture of honor and integrity. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "How to Maintain a Culture of Honor and Integrity" was a lecture at the Chautauqua Amphitheatre during a week on "The Ethics of Cheating." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307530-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Four Medal of Honor recipients discussed their experiences in Vietnam and World War II. Topics included the importance of community service and the values that "make America great." They responded to questions from high school students in the audience and by electronic communication. "Medal of Honor: Lessons of Bravery and Self-Sacrifice" was a program of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in cooperation with the Medal of Honor Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304581-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brad Meltzer presents a collection of women (and some men) throughout history that he believes his daughter, Lila, can look up to and derive strength from. The author profiles a range of historical figures, from astronaut Sally Ride to Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks and aviator Amelia Earhart. At this presentation Mr. Meltzer was introduced by his son, and his daughter read the entry about her mother. He told a story behind the photograph of actor Christopher Reeve that is included in the book and told how he developed an inspirational clothing line. Mr. Meltz responded to questions from members of the audience at Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306143-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Susan Jacoby talked about her book [The Age of American Unreason], published by Pantheon. In her book she claims that American culture has become anti-intellectual and anti-rational. She contends that society has become unwilling to listen to contradictory viewpoints and learn from cultural opponents and the result could have destructive consequences. Ms. Jacoby points to the dumbing down of language, the impact of the media, and an age of celebrity worship as contributing to this mindset and says that society needs to be more self-aware if it is ever to change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202289-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Chapman talked about his book, [40 Days and 40 Nights: Darwin, Intelligent Design, God, OxyContin®, and Other Oddities on Trial in Pennsylvania], published by Collins. Mr.Chapman, Charles Darwin's great-great grandson and a successful Hollywood screenwriter, read from his book which described the 2005 intelligent design trial, [Kitzmiller v. Dover Board of Education,] in Dover, Pennsylvania. After his presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198427-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the controversies surrounding intelligent design and evolution when taught in schools. Dr. Princehouse argued against intelligent design and Dr. Behe argued in favor of it. Students talked about themselves and asked questions to the panelists. Sonya Gavankar moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202589-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Santorum was interviewed about the book she edited, [Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners], published by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The book is a collection of stories and poems intended to foster good manners in children. Mrs. Santorum is the wife of U.S. Senator Richard "Rick" Santorum (R-PA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178798-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178798-10 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hymowitz talked about her book [Liberation's Children: Parents and Kids in a Postmodern Age], published by Ivan R Dee, Inc. The book, a collection of articles, explores the problem of raising children in an individualistic society. One focus of the book was exploring whether money buys a better education or only a different type of education. One focus of Ms. Hymowitz's talk was a recent student hazing incident. After her presentation she answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155768-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tom Brokaw moderated a panel discussion titled "Why God? Understanding Religion and Faith in a Plural World," which was held in conjunction with the inauguration of the University of Notre Dame's new president, Reverend John Jenkins. World leaders, faculty members, and students spoke about cultivating peace in a world torn by religious conflict. The panelists discussed how religion and faith apply to the political challenges of the 21st Century. The panel included Oscar A. Cardinal Rodríguez, S.D.B., Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, nationally renowned architect of efforts to build bridges between Muslims and the West, founder of the American Society for Muslim Advancement and Imam of New York City's largest mosque; Naomi Chazan, professor of political science and African studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a former member of Israel's parliament, the Knesset, and a three-decade participant in the Israeli-Palestine peace process; and the Hon. John C. Danforth, former U.S. Senator from Missouri and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188996-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about federal funding for sex education programs and the placement of abstinence and contraception within the public school curriculum. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185818-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185818-4 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two legal scholars participated in a roundtable discussion on Supreme Court decisions handed down earlier in the week concerning the relationship between public schools and religious issues. The Supreme Court ruled, in [Lamb's Chapel et al v. Center Moriches Union Free School District et al], that school boards may not prohibit a church from showing a film on school grounds after school hours for the sole reason that the film is religious. The court also refused to hear a separate case concerning prayers performed at high school graduation ceremonies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42874-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Leach described the creation of Barney, a dinosaur on children's television, and the resulting highly successful television series, videos for the home, and products such as toys and clothing. Ms. Leach said she had been trying to find non-violent programming for her own toddler and created "Barney" out of necessity. Ms. Leach spoke to an audience of journalists and their children, and answered questions from the audience. Following the question period, "Barney" appeared to lead the children in singing songs from the "Barney" show. The program ends during the first song. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52397-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Earlier in the week, [The Boston Globe] ran an article charging author and historian Joseph Ellis, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, with lying to his students at Mount Holyoke College about his service in Vietnam. Professor Ellis has subsequently apologized. Mr. Robinson, the journalist who wrote the Boston Globe story, spoke from Boston. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail, including calls from two of Professor Ellis' students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164867-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164867-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Joel Westheimer talked about the book he edited, [Pledging Allegiance: The Politics of Patriotism in America's Schools], published by Teachers College Press. William Ayers spoke about his contribution to the book, an essay about military recruitment in high schools. Both participants discussed the state of democratic values in American schools and how schools have responded to post-September 11 patriotism in the United States. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196875-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hart talked to reporters about results of a survey on the "State of the Nation's Youth," which examined opinions and thoughts of young people on issues such as the future of the nation, political activities, media messages and issues they found important. The study also examined student attitudes toward educational standards, student work ethics, and school environments. Following his remarks, he and several participants, answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188397-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Professor Behe spoke about intelligent design, which involves the belief that certain aspects of the natural world show signs of having been designed by some sort of a master architect or designer. Professor Behe had been called one of the nation's leading advocates of intelligent design and was the lead witness for intelligent design in the federal trial in Harrisburg, Pa. He responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-5 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cavanagh spoke about the teaching of evolution and intelligent design. The Kansas State Board of Education voted earlier in November to change the state's curriculum, recommending that schools explore the theory of intelligent design. Intelligent design involves the belief that certain aspects of the natural world show signs of having been designed by some sort of a master architect or designer. Mr. Cavanagh responded to questions and comments from viewers. Participating by telephone from Arkansas City, Kansas, Mr. Abrams spoke about the Kansas State Board of Education decision. He had voted in favor of the change. Participating by telephone from Kansas City, Kansas, Ms. Waugh also talked about the decision. She had voted against the change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-4 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly radio address, President Clinton talked about his support of school uniforms, the problem of youth violence and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70121-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Foster, a former teacher in Los Angeles, spoke about the problems with the U.S. education system. She blamed several groups for taking values and U.S. identity out of public education and replacing it with group identification and values. She also outlined the impact of this trend on students, especially the young African-American students she taught during her career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92569-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed how schools teach values, both implicitly and explicitly, and how they can work with parents and communities to teach values. They also examined what values should be taught and whether schools should and can properly teach values. They also took questions from students from Hawaii, Nebraska and Vermont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86617-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The second conference of The National Consortium convened convening teachers, administrators, academics, and professional leaders for two days of discussions on the nature of, and best methods for teaching, character-based leadership. Panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203886-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203886-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from New York City, Mr. Chapman, a great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, spoke about the teaching of intelligent design and evolution. He does not support the theory of intelligent design and was in Dover, Pennsylvania to cover a trial for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Mr. Chapman responded to questions and comments from viewers. Mr. Chapman is the author of [Trials of the Monkey: An Accidental Memoir], published by Picador. The book shed new light on the Darwinian point of view through Mr. Chapman's journey to Dayton, Tennessee, the site of the Scopes "monkey" trial on evolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189996-6 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the second prize-winning videos for the high school section, [A Nation Divided: The Supreme Court and Abortion], was produced by Alison Dahlstrom, a 12th grade student, at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. The video examined the controversy over the constitutional challenges to abortion laws. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary exploring a current political topic using some C-SPAN footage and covering multiple viewpoints. The local cable company was Comcast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191990-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191990-11 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT After receiving an honorary degree, President Bush addressed the class of 1992 of the University of Notre Dame on the importance of family to America's social structure. President Bush discussed the concept of family in America's social fabric, and the problems which have marked American society since the disintegration of the American family as the primal social unit of Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26120-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Greenfield moderated a discussion between high school students, media experts, and social policy experts. The discussion centered on the impact of marketing on adolescents, the information culture, and the effects of growing up in a home where both parents work. After their remarks the panelists answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116671-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about teaching patriotism and improving knowledge of civics. Among the issues they addressed were teacher attitudes toward patriotism, the tradition of civics education, and ways to foster patriotism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172667-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Silvergate discussed the book co-written with Mr. Kors, [The Shadow University: The Betrayal of Liberty on America's Campuses], published by Free Press. The book examines what the authors believe to be a loss of openness and free thinking on college campuses. They assert that campuses not only provide degrees but give students a moral agenda and a required political reeducation. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112691-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the First Amendment issues of religion in public schools. They answered questions from the audience of students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169121-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed liberal bias on college campuses, particularly professors' personal biases and relativism in the curriculum. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. This program is incomplete. It is missing approximately five minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196940-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196940-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ferguson talked about his new book [It's My America Too], published by William Morrow. The 22-year-old discussed his views on a wide range of issues including school prayer, gun control, the presidential campaign, and obesity in America. After the discussion, Mr. Ferguson answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180389-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed the use of the Bible as a text to teach history and literature in public schools in optional courses. This particular discussion arose from a course in a Fort Lauderdale school teaching the Bible as history which has been challenged on the grounds that it violates the separation of church and state. They also took questions from the audience of students from around the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103142-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT First lady Barbara Bush delivered the commencement address to the 1991 graduating class of the Northern Virginia Community College. In her remarks, Mrs. Bush extoled the Northern Virginia Community College program, which was also featured in the book, [Searching For Academic Excellence]. She praised the students, who all worked their way through school, balancing family, jobs, and studies to get their degrees. She advised the students to cherish their personal relationships during life, and to consider their relationship and responsibilities to the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18038-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18038-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT At a two-day White House Conference on Character Building, Secretary Riley talked about how public education can build character without infringing on the students' constitutional rights. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65246-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lee Hamilton, former vice-chairman of the 9/11 Commission, gave a luncheon plenary address "What We Owe Our Children," focusing on emergency preparedness in schools, at the Education Department's 2005 National Conference on Safe and Drug-Free Schools. He talked about methods to create safe and secure learning environments, community involvement, and public awareness of potential hazards to the community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188464-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188464-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The guests considered the on-going debate over choosing textbooks for use in U.S. classrooms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65176-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The first panel is titled "Youth Service: Democratic Values & Emerging Opportunities" and includes Sen. Nunn, who introduced legislation requiring mandatory national service for youths. The second panel is titled "Connecting Schools to Families and Communities". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8088-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT At an annual business conference, Mr. Bennett spoke about the moral problems facing the United States. He emphasized the importance of teaching values and the central role of the family in U.S. society. He also shared several humourous anecdotes from his service in the Bush and Reagan administrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76239-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly radio address, President Clinton talked about the role of faith in the founding of the U.S. and the role of religion in the education of children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105972-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT At the opening of a new Leadership Academy sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, participants talked about the goals and mission of the academy, programs to be offered through the academy, and future outreach to the programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169398-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Valenti talked about the involvement of the federal government in the movie industry. He encouraged the industry to develop its own cautionary warnings for parents about the contents of movies. Following prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66250-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone from Arkansas City, Kansas, Mr. Abrams spoke about the Dover case decision. A federal judge ruled on December 20 that intelligent design could not be mentioned in biology classes in a Pennsylvania public school district. The Kansas board of education voted earlier in November to change the state's curriculum, recommending that schools explore the theory of intelligent design. Abrams voted in favor of the change. Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on news of the day. Callers discussed the Dover case decision and the teaching of intelligent design. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190440-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190440-3 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Association members released results of a survey of school students. It found that students were optimistic about the opportunities available after graduation, were less concerned about crime, and placed a high degree of importance on homework. The poll also asked students about their views of presidential candidates. Following a summary of the survey students spoke about the findings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158679-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Professor Lupu spoke about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. He discussed the nominee's opinion about school prayer and the separation of church and state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189998-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189998-6 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT