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Is Housing a Human Right?
May 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe dramatic housing shortage in California affects millions of residents and leads thousands to homelessness. The 2024 Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate addresses this issue by asking, “Is Housing a Human Right?” If so, our state faces a massive undertaking. Experts with diverse specialties and experiences wrestle with some of our biggest challenges. How, for example, can we build low and moderate income housing when construction costs are high and community opposition is often present? How can pe...
A New Paradigm in Youth Justice: Building Successful Diversion Programs
July 31, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat can be done to prioritize diversion options for youth instead of filing criminal charges? Steven P. Dinkin (National Conflict Resolution Center) s joined by, Lisa Weinreb Delgadillo (San Diego District Attorney’s Office), Breea Buskey (National Conflict Resolution Center), Monica Felix (Rady Children's Hospital San Diego), and Sunny Chang (Outdoor Outreach) for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies that engage the justice system as well as community organizations. [Public Aff...
Creating a Native Youth Peer Court: Restorative Justice in Action
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBFocused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]
Native Youth Court: Surviving Trauma Celebrating Tradition Connecting with Community
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBHow can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]
How to Solve California's Chronic Homelessness
April 11, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBWhat's California doing to address the issue of chronic homelessness? Some say nothing while others point to many efforts at the local and state levels. In this discussion, Dr. Margot Kushel, State Senator John Laird, and Dr. Toby Ewing explore the ways in which California is addressing the problem of the chronically unsheltered, what barriers remain, and how innovative solutions might restore some of the sheen to the state's golden reputation. Series: "UC Center Sacramento" [Public Affairs] ...
Big Data: The Path Toward Wildfire Resilience
January 30, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBIncreasingly frequent and intense wildfires in California and the western US are impacting communities across the state. Even areas not prone to fires suffer from degraded air and water quality – direct consequences of these extreme events. ALERTCalifornia combines a state-wide fire camera network with state-of-the-art sensor technology to support data-driven decision making before, during, and after wildfires. Join Dr. Neal Driscoll as he describes the scientific and technological expertise ...
Design at Large: Transborder Regions and Immigrant Integration
August 18, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBMexico is the 10th most populous country, 15th largest economy in the world, and is connected with the United States through its geographic border and strong economic, cultural, and historical ties. California was once Mexico, so it is no surprise that there have been centuries of migrant flows throughout the region. The two countries share nearly 2,000-miles of border, are partners in trade and commerce, and share a fluid binational culture. However, this symbiotic and mutually beneficial US...
Criminal Justice Reform in California
December 24, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MBSince 2017, California’s institutional prison population has hovered at about 115,000 inmates. Steven Raphael, Goldman School of Public Policy, looks at the last decade of prison reform including reducing overcrowding, the impacts of proposition 47 and the effects of racial disproportionality in criminal justice involvement. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36684]
Recharge Net Metering (ReNeM)
July 01, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MBRecharge Net Metering (ReNeM) is a novel incentive program that encourages individual efforts to use excess surface water to improve groundwater supply and quality. ReNeM engages agencies, researchers, and regional stakeholders in collaboration towards common sustainability goals. A ReNeMe pilot program was launched in the Pajaro Valley, Central Coastal California. This short video describes the ReNeM program, how it is run, and the benefits it may provide. Series: "Sustainable California" [S...
COVID-19: California Poll Findings and What They Mean for Our Future
May 30, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBUC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies recently completed the largest survey of Californians to date regarding opinions and attitudes related to COVID-19. The results are fascinating and point to a wide range of potential political and societal impacts arising from our still-unfolding responses to the pandemic. This discussion with IGS Co-Directors Cristina Mora and Eric Schickler and Professor of Health Policy and Management Hector Rodriguez, who together devised and ran the poll, d...
A Conversation with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris California Surgeon General
March 11, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBCalifornia’s first Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks with Claire Brindis, UCSF Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, about her goals in this new position. The three key priorities as first surgeon general are health equity, early childhood, and reducing adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress. As a physician, champion and researcher she sees the connection among them and the resulting long-term negative outcomes. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Poli...
Applying the Science of Toxic Stress to Transform Outcomes in California
March 06, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBAn overwhelming scientific consensus demonstrates that cumulative adversity, particularly during critical and sensitive developmental periods, is a root cause to some of the most harmful, persistent and expensive health challenges facing our nation. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an award-winning physician, researcher and advocate dedicated to changing the way our society responds to one of the most serious, expensive and widespread public health crises of our time: childhood trauma. She was appo...
ISAs in San Diego - Workforce Frontiers Symposium 2019
November 28, 2019 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.49 MBSan Diego Wokrforce Partnership's Andy Hall shares how ISAs (income sharing agreements) are creating sustainable workforce development financing. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 35382]
Immigrant Integration: A Social and Economic Imperative - Workforce Frontiers Symposium 2019
November 26, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.29 MBImmigrants and refugees represent nearly a fourth of San Diego County - and nearly $20 billion dollars in earning power. Workforce planning and development needs to create strategies to integrate the talent of these individuals into our community and businesses. Dyna R. Jones and Rahmatullah Mokhtar share their stories of finding a place in the workforce. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35385]
A Path Forward: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Connections with Youth - Global Empowerment Summit 2019
November 14, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutes - 23.4 MBA discussion of constructive and effective ways to bring youth, community leaders, and organizations together to overcome divisiveness and polarization and build a stronger, more tolerant, and inclusive society. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 35331]
WiFire: Technology to Predict and Prevent the Spread of Wildfires
November 12, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutes - 3.77 MBResearchers at UC San Diego are working on cutting edge technology to combat the constant threat of wildfires in California. The WIFIRE Lab is a collaboration between the Qualcomm Institute and the San Diego Supercomputer Center. The technology uses big data from cameras, weather stations, topography and other sources to quickly predict where wildfires will spread. And, it's not just theoretical. Fire departments like LAFD are actively using WIFIRE to get ahead of blazes before they get out o...
Summer Stephan on Human Trafficking in San Diego - Global Empowerment Summit 2019
November 07, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBSan Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35330]
Summer Stephan on Human Trafficking in San Diego - Global Empowerment Summit 2019
November 07, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBSan Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Show ID: 35330]
Financial Policy and Sustainability with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
October 28, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBFrom highways to trains to housing, where governments spend money can have a major impact on the environment and the economy. Join California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the Center for Environmental Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Forum for a discussion on major finance policy issues facing the State of California, including green bonds and sustainable finance. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more vot...
AlertWildfire: Bracing for Fire when the Wind Blows
September 30, 2019 21:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBThe ALERTWildfire camera network across California provides rapid confirmation of emergency wildfire 911 calls, situational awareness, and in the worst-case scenarios real-time data to help sequence evacuations. Join Neal Driscoll to learn how the great state of California is using technology to help firefighters and improve public preparedness during wildfire disasters. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 35176]
Bracing for Fire When the Wind Blows
September 30, 2019 21:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBThe ALERTWildfire camera network across California provides rapid confirmation of emergency wildfire 911 calls, situational awareness, and in the worst-case scenarios real-time data to help sequence evacuations. Join Neal Driscoll to learn how the great state of California is using technology to help firefighters and improve public preparedness during wildfire disasters. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 35176]
The Historical Exclusion of Minority Elected Officials and The Modern Fight for Minority-Majority Districts
August 14, 2019 21:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBThis panel discussion features former elected officials, legal and political experts discussing the role of late UCLA professor Leo Estrada in redistricting in California. They say Estrada's work was integral ensuring people of color achieved equal representation in the legislature. Not only was his expertise and data collection essential in understanding the makeup of California communities, but it also proved invaluable in recruiting the best candidates to represent those communities. Seri...
Gentry Patrick: True Access to Opportunity - Opportunity Summit 2019
July 11, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBFrom the viewpoint of a community leader who made the journey from Compton to a University of California professorship, Dr. Gentry Patrick considers the difference between an open door and true access. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 34908]
Radical Opportunity: Unleashing the Talent of Young Adults - Opportunity Summit 2019
July 10, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBTwo of Americas corporations, Gap Inc. and Hyatt Hotels, have set ambitious goals for hiring, mentoring and promoting opportunity youth. Meet the women who are leading these initiatives from the c-suite and learn why these employers see opportunity youth as a strategic investment. Each leader is joined on stage by a young adult who found a career foothold through their efforts. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 34909]
The Local Impact of Justice Involvement - Opportunity Summit 2019
July 09, 2019 21:00 - 6 minutes - 2.94 MBDeme Hill discusses how to authentically engage youth. She examines justice systems and social services systems can be effective partners for change. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 34910]
Laying the Groundwork: Opportunity Youth in Our Region - Opportunity Summit 2019
July 07, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBThe OpportunitySD Leadership Council shares the latest opportunity youth data for our region and their perspective on our progress, our challenges and our promises. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 34278]
California Accomplishments in Addressing Climate Change featuring Robert Epstein
February 13, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBCalifornia reached its goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels four years ahead of the 2020 target date. Robert Epstein, co-founder of Environmental Entrepreneurs, takes a look at what is and is not working as we plan for an additional 40% reduction by 2030. He also examines California's role in reducing worldwide emissions in both developing and developed countries. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 34463]
The Honorable Willie Brown on the 2018 Midterms and Strategy for 2020
November 29, 2018 21:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBTwo-term Mayor of San Francisco and Speaker of the California State Assembly Willie Brown discusses the midterm elections and shares his knowledge of California politics, government, and civic life. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34286]
Youth Voice Leader Choice: Creating Youth-Centered Systems - Opportunity Summit 2018
June 06, 2018 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBYouth share their personal experiences alongside a leader who has helped create systemic change that impacts young adults. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 33608]
Dispatch from the Resistance with Kevin De León -- UC Public Policy Channel
May 14, 2018 21:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBCalifornia State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León outlines the state’s efforts to protect its progressive agenda on climate, immigration and the economy as it girds itself from policies being implemented by the federal government. De León, a Democrat, is also running for the United States Senate but must first win one of two spots in California’s June 2018 primary before he can compete in November’s general election. He is presented by the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Be...
Free Speech and the University: Historical Roots and Current Challenges with Erwin Chemerinsky Dean of Berkeley Law
April 02, 2018 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBErwin Chemerinsky, one of the country’s preeminent constitutional scholars and dean of the University of California, Berkeley’s law school, looks at the intersection of the First Amendment and higher education in this talk sponsored by Student Affairs, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, and the Law and Society Program at UC San Diego. Series: "Great Minds Gather Here" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 33388]
Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship with Father Gregory Boyle - Burke Lectureship
January 09, 2018 21:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBFather Gregory Boyle, Jesuit priest and bestselling author of Tattoos on the Heart, is the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. He shares what three decades of working with gang members has taught him about faith, compassion, and the enduring power of kinship. Series: "Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32868]
Our Region Today and Tomorrow: Priority Sector Updates - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 27, 2017 21:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBLearn how educators and businesses can come together to help students find their way in the world of work. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 33096]
Leveraging a Teacher Shortage: Strategic Opportunities for Regional Benefit - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 20, 2017 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.91 MBBeth Kransberger, Director of the Teacher Inclusion Pathway Program at National University, shares how the current teacher shortage can be leveraged for social and economic growth. She also discusses her vision for teaching as community leadership, teaching as justice leadership, and teaching as justice and equity work. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 32960]
San Diego and Imperial Valley's Regional Community College Efforts - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 20, 2017 21:00 - 10 minutes - 4.8 MBDr. Sunita Cooke, Superintendent and President, MiraCosta Community College District, discusses career education at California community colleges. She emphasizes the importance of community colleges working with each other, government, and employers to create effective programs and career opportunities. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 32962]
Mission-Driven Pathways: The Nonprofit Sector - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 20, 2017 21:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat is the economic impact of the nonprofit sector and what are the emerging job opportunities? Leaders in the field share insights into the nonprofit job landscape and the skills needed for job seekers. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 32961]
More Than a First Job: Tourism - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 13, 2017 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.2 MBEntry level jobs in the tourism industry can be a springboard into many career paths. Opportunities to advance within a company and training programs are abundant. Learn what hiring managers in this industry are looking for, the skills you need to be successful, and how to turn a job into a career. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32957]
Becoming an Everyday Hero: The Public Sector - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 13, 2017 21:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBHow can you get a job working for your city? What is the best path to become a teacher? What qualities make for a great fire and rescue worker? From building inspectors, to police officer, administrative and engineering positions the public sector has many opportunities to offer. A panel of experts shares what they look for when hiring and how to find the right job for you. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32959]
Applications to Practice: What To Do With All Of This Research? - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 06, 2017 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBJoe Xavier, director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, shares his personal story of finding a career path as an individual with a disability. He explains the unique challenges people with disabilities face when entering the workforce, finding sustained employment, and staving off poverty. He stresses the need for early career exploration and maintaining an infrastructure to support people in the workforce. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show I...
Elevating California's Irregular Workforce - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 06, 2017 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.83 MBWingham Rowan, director of Beyond Jobs, shares new insights and technology that can improve the lives of people involved in irregular work and create a healthy labor market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32958]
Vision for Success with Eloy Oakley - San Diego Workforce Conference 2017
December 06, 2017 21:00 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MBEloy Oakley, Chancellor of California Community Colleges, discusses the challenges of community colleges partnering with the workforce. He outlines the goals of the Vision for Success document that addresses the how community colleges can be effective tools for providing social and economic mobility. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 32955]
What Working Class Voters Are Thinking with Arlie Hochschild and Steven Hayward
December 04, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBTwo clearly articulated points of view are featured here as Arlie Hochschild, author of “Strangers In Their Own Land” and a sociology professor emerita at UC Berkeley, joins conservative commentator Steven Hayward, a senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies, to analyze the ongoing divide in American politics that was exposed so dramatically in the 2016 election. They also offer ideas on how to create a more civil society. This panel is sponsored by the Center on Civi...
Are Robots Going to Hurt or Help? Let’s Talk Driverless Cars with Jennifer Granholm
November 06, 2017 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBJennifer Granholm, the former Governor of Michigan and now on faculty at UC Berkeley, makes a rousing case for how electric driverless cars will lead to new industries, cleaner air, more mobility and a higher quality of life as commuters relax while in transit. Governor Granholm was the featured speaker in the Fall 2017 Board Dinner of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 32...
Sapphire Pine Founders Sandra Lupien and Sam Schabacker -- Featured Student Speakers at the Goldman School of Public Policy Board of Advisors Dinner Fall 2017
October 20, 2017 21:00 - 14 minutes - 6.86 MBUC Berkeley graduate students Sandra Lupien and Sam Schabacker, founders of Sapphire Pine, describe how they created a business recycling dead pine trees from drought-stricken California forests into beautiful pieces of furniture. Their presentation wowed the audience at the Goldman School of Public Policy Fall 2017 Board of Advisors Dinner. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 32983]
The Power of Public Investment: Improving Our Economy Our Climate and Our Future with John Chiang State Treasurer of California
October 16, 2017 21:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBIt’s not often that the California State Treasurer makes national news, but that’s exactly what happened when John Chiang suspended ties with Wells Fargo last year over the bank’s creation of some two million fraudulent accounts. With its $75 billion portfolio, Chiang describes how California sets the example for holding partners to high ethical standards and for public investing in policies that lead to better lives for its residents, reductions in income inequality, and effective response...
Water and Power: Discussion of Documentary
October 09, 2017 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBLynne Kirby, Executive Producer of the National Geographic documentary "Water & Power: A California Heist," discusses the film and the state of water in California with Constance Penley, UCSB Professor of Film & Media Studies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32822]
The Serious Impact of Atmospheric Rivers
July 03, 2017 21:00 - 1 minute - 717 KBThis year, California’s winter weather was wet and wild. Join Scripps scientist Marty Ralph, Director of Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) as he describes the phenomena of atmospheric rivers and their impact on California’s precious water resources. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 32598]
California and the Climate Fight: Cal Day 2017 -- UC Public Policy Channel
June 19, 2017 21:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBWith the US’s commitment to the Paris Agreement in question and the future of federal climate change policy unclear, what steps should California take to remain at the forefront of climate action policy? UC Berkeley’s Meredith Fowlie, Sol Hsiang, and Carol Zabin join in a discussion moderated by Center for Environmental Public Policy Executive Director Ned Helme about California’s policy options given potential conflicts with the Trump administration on issues of climate change and the enviro...
Investing in Opportunity - Flip the Script: San Diego's Opportunity Youth
June 07, 2017 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBDon Howard, President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation, shares how Irvine’s strategic investments are creating opportunity across California, followed by a panel of employers leading solutions to connect youth and young adults in successful career paths. Panelists include: Alex Castellanos, HR Manager, SeaWorld San Diego, Susie Harborth, Co-Founder, General Partner & CFO, BioLabs, and Mitch Mitchell, VP of State Governmental Affairs and External Affairs, San Diego Gas & Electric. Series...
The California Policy Lab with Jesse Rothstein and Evan White -- In the Living Room with Henry E. Brady -- UC Public Policy Channel
June 05, 2017 21:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThe California Policy Lab, as UC Berkeley’s Jesse Rothstein and Evan White explain, is a new research center that creates data-driven insights for the public good. Academics at Berkeley and UCLA can now work with state and local governments to generate scientific evidence for policy solutions to address California’s most urgent problems, including homelessness, poverty, crime, and education inequality. Rothstein and White, who have both worked in government, share their enthusiasm for these...