The Shriver Report, Afternoon Session
Panelists discussed a report finding that one in three American women were living on the brink of poverty. In the afternoon session they discussed the role of men in women’s economic status.…
825 viewsPanelists discussed a report finding that one in three American women were living on the brink of poverty. In the afternoon session they discussed the role of men in women’s economic status.…
825 viewsThe morning session of the Shriver Report forum included introductory remarks by Maria Shriver and Neera Tanden. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Barbara Ehrenreich participated in a p…
936 viewsNational Journal and The Atlantic hosted a conference to discuss the U.S. financial system five years after the market crash of 2008 and the state of Americans' personal finances. Sheila Bai…
551 viewsSenator Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke about the potential for a government shutdown, veterans affairs, mental health, military sexual assaults and early childhood education. She also talked abou…
250 viewsTina Tchen, chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama and executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, talked about her role in helping military families, and advocacy…
916 viewsJeffrey Immelt was interviewed by Gregory Ip about the state of U.S. manufacturing. Then he responded to questions from three more journalists. He discussed the impact of political uncertain…
977 viewsRon Brownstein interviewed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) about the House Democrats' prospects in the 2012 elections. She also talked about tax policy and immigration.
699 viewsPollsters talked about the 2012 presidential election at the National Journal's daily briefing during the 2012 Democratic National Convention. In the first portion John Benenson compared the…
881 viewsLawrence Lindsey was interviewed by Kevin Delaney at an Atlantic summit on economic recovery in the United States and globally. Among other topics, he talked about the causes of the financia…
289 viewsPanelists talked about the causes of U.S. economic stagnation. They agreed that the continued housing crisis is a major factor in the economy not rebounding as quickly. They also cited incom…
693 viewsPanelists talked about ways to jump start sustainable economic growth. Options raised included tax reform, more investments in education, and refocusing on manufacturing. They also responded…
574 viewsVice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner, and former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were interviewed at the Washington Ideas Forum, an annual event analyzing the previous a…
1,181 viewsPanelists talked about ways the food industry can better inform consumers on calorie consumption and portion control. They answered questions from the audience.
326 viewsPanelists talked about sustainable agriculture. Topics included organic food production, genetically modified crops and productivity. They answered questions from the audience at the end of …
380 viewsFollowing introductory remarks, Kathleen Merrigan gave the keynote address at the Atlantic 2011 Food Summit. She spoke about what the Agriculture Department is doing to support sustainable a…
245 viewsPanelists talked about rising food prices and world hunger. They responded to audience members' questions following their discussion.
180 viewsEnergy and environmental leaders talked about reducing carbon emissions. Among the topics they addressed were natural gas and biofuels, research and innovation, and finance, infrastructure, …
191 viewsFollowing opening remarks from Elizabeth Baker Keffer, David Hayes talked about the Department of the Interior’s role in the Obama administration’s energy policy. After his remarks, he spoke…
535 viewsParticipants spoke about the future of environmental and energy policy, particularly as it related to clean water. Among the topics they addressed were the use and re-use of fresh water, dem…
678 viewsPanelists talked abut the sustainability and profitability of renewable energy. Among the issues they addressed were sustainability and future competitiveness, the future of the energy marke…
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