Tonight on Dialectica: Host/Co-producer Nadia Bobb and Co-Producer Desiree Ledet of the Public Affairs Alliance for Communities of Color (PAACC) present reflections on the Barbara Jordan Statue Unveiling last week on the UT campus. Excerpts from Prof. Jordan, columnist Molly Ivins, track and field coach Beverly Kearney, UT President William Powers Jr., former LBJ alum […]
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Tonight on Dialectica: Members of Citizens for Local and State Service (or C.L.A.S.S.) discuss the upcoming mayoral debate, organized by C.L.A.S.S. and televised on KXAN on April 22, 2009. Producer Rebecca Takahashi and co-hosts Kate Mason and Erin Boeke Burke are joined by David Kobeirowski, an Austin community activist, host of “Truth Austin” and the […]
Host/Co-Producer Axel Gerdau introduces the work of the Energy Technology Transition Project through interviews with project co-instructor, LBJ professor, and Interim Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences Dr. Charles G. Groat, and fellow project and LBJ colleagues James Ovelmen, Melissa Lott and Kymberlie Koch, outlining their report and its recommendations. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/114246518%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-FSJBg” params=”” width=” […]
This week on Dialectica: Host/Producer Chris Holcomb presents the City of Austin’s approach towards ‘Green Jobs’. Chris Riley, a candidate for Austin City Council whose platform includes increasing green jobs and Jose Beceiro, Director of Clean Energy Initiatives at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, join us to discuss the concept of ‘Green Jobs’ and related […]
This week on Dialectica: Host/Co-Producer Sean Reyna will talk about Big Ideas in Government with respect to the American Recovery and Relief Act. He will talk about the space program, Communist art and architecture, damming the Rockies for drinking water, and so much more. He will ask the question: How much do you trust your […]
This week on Dialectica: Host James Tanner and Producer C. P. Smith present several issues regarding the U.S. military. This wide-ranging show explores new research about the demographics of the U.S. military, the differences between the branches of military, recent news of President Obama’s plan for Afghanistan, and an update on previous Dialectica shows on […]
Host/Producer Jon Rogers examines the intersection between steroids and public policy in the wake of the Alex Rodriguez scandal. Interview subjects include: Chris Yianilos, former Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Legislative Counsel to U. S. Senator John Warner; and Gilbert Garza, the Executive Director of Athletics for the San Antonio Independent School District […]
This week on Dialectica: Host/Co-Producer Jason Fialkoff provides updates on Austin’s bicycling issues aided by a round table representing the City, industry, local nonprofits, and academia. Does the Yellow Bike Project have a new home? Will the City build a new bicycle boulevard? What’s UT planning for Speedway? Tune in this week as City Engineer […]
This week on Dialectica: Host/Co-Producer Nadia Bobb and Co-Producer Desiree Ledet reflect on the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan and preview the upcoming 13th Annual Barbara Jordan Forum on Public Policy. Some of Prof. Jordan’s finest and most powerful oratorical moments are presented, including portions of her famous keynote speeches at the 1976 and […]
This week on Dialectica: Host/Producer James Tanner investigates the clash of economic theories underlying the politics of the fiscal stimulus package in Washington. Excerpts of audio commentary from Milton Friedman, Paul Krugman, and Peter Schiff are featured. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/114248944%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-tApo2″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]