U.S. Role in the World

John Micklethwait, the newly appointed editor of The Economist, talked with Orville Schell about the direction he is taking the magazine, an… read more

John Micklethwait, the newly appointed editor of The Economist, talked with Orville Schell about the direction he is taking the magazine, and about America’s role in the world. The interview took place on the stage before an audience. Topics included liberals vs. conservatives, religiosity, American suburbs, the media, writing editorials, and the war in Iraq. After their discussion, Mr. Micklethwait responded to audience members' questions.

The program “The View From Abroad: Is America Broken?” was presented by The Graduate School of Journalism, The Economist, Haas School of Business, Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley, and the World Affairs Council. close

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U.S. Role in the World

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Program ID:
196598-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Interview
Location:
Berkeley, California, United States
First Aired:
Feb 14, 2007 | 2:06am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 17, 2007 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Feb 14, 2007 | 2:06am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 14, 2007 | 6:07pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 15, 2007 | 3:08pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 17, 2007 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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