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Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life held a discussion examining life two years after onset the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion was part of the uni…

Progress Network hosted a virtual discussion on the state of American politics and efforts to build national unity. Speakers included New York Times columnist David Brooks and Brennan Center…

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks offered his thoughts on why he believes everyone must participate in rebuilding a common moral foundation. This virtual event was sponsored by Malaprop’s Bookstore in As…

New York Times columnist David Brooks talked about his book, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life, in which he offered advice on leading a moral life. He spoke at the 19th annual …

Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis recounted his military career and offered his thoughts on leadership.

New York Times columnist David Brooks talked about his book, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and historian Ronald White discussed character and the presidency, comparing past administrations to the Trump White House, at Grand Valley State Univer…

Gwen Ifill talked about her book, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama, on a new generation of African-American politicians. Ms. Ifill profiles Governor Deval Patrick), Ne…

David Brooks talked about his book The Road to Character, in which he looks at where character comes from and how it is shaped. He argues that in our modern culture of achievement, “resume v…

David Brooks talked about his yearly “Sidney” awards, which recognize his favorite magazine articles and essays over the course of the year. The awards are named after Sidney Hook, an Americ…

In a series of interviews, race relations, food security, poverty, and other social issues were talked about. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about her novel Americanah, a Nigerian girl’s acc…

Dr. Anthony Fauci talked with David Brooks about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and actions U.S. health care officials. He offered recommendations for containing the outbreak and treating…

Authors, columnists, and journalists talked about the future of conservatism and the Republican Party. They also responded to questions from the audience. Topics included the U.S. economy, s…

Panelists talked about baseball, the great American game. U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito, New York Times columnist David Brooks, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian, USA Today's Christine…

Andrew McAfee, author of, The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies, was interviewed by David Brooks. Topics included employees being replace…

New York Times columnist David Brooks spoke at the Washington Ideas Forum about the character challenges of living in a “culture of achievement.” The Washington Ideas Forum was held at th…

Jodi Kantor examines the relationship between President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. She reports on the changes to the couple’s relationship as they entered the White House an…

Panelists spoke about the 2012 presidential election campaign. Among the topics they addressed were the Republican primary election in South Carolina the following Saturday, President Obama’…

David Brooks, a New York Times Op-Ed columnist and a commentator on “The PBS Newshour,” talked about his life and career. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. …

David Brooks looks at how the unconscious mind shapes our character, intelligence, and biases. He spoke about the topic, the subject of his latest book, at the Free Library of Philadelphia o…