Tomorrow with Alex Beinstein
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago -This is a show dedictaed to "tomorrow's issues"---issues that the youth care about and will inherit in the future. These include economic inequality, global warming, genocides, racism, and the like.
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Episodes
Joshua Cooper Ramo on China
May 17, 2010 09:51 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MBListen to Mr. Ramo, Managing Director at Kissinger Associates and bestselling author, discuss the many issues between China and the US.
Forces of Fortune: The Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class
May 14, 2010 10:38 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBVali Nasr outlines the ways in which the West can help liberalize closed Middle Eastern countries.
The Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr
April 23, 2010 15:06 - 15 minutes - 7.03 MBListen to Ken Gromley discuss his new book on the legal battles Clinton faced.
Supreme Power: Roosevelt vs. The Supreme Court
April 07, 2010 16:43 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBListen to Jeff Shesol talk about his new, terrific book on a very important part of American history.
Covering the Major 2010 Gubernatorial Races
March 03, 2010 10:41 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBNathan Daschle of the DGA weighs in on CO, SC, NY, AL, OH, TX, and NE for 2010. He also talks about possible Republican presidential candidate Mitch Daniels and the bipartisanship between Michelle Obama and MS Governor Haley Barbour.
The Willie Mays Biography
February 10, 2010 12:07 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBJames Hirsch discusses his new biography of Willie Mays. Hirsh talks about the differences between Mays and Jackie Robinson, Mays' relationships with politicians, his view on steroids, where he stands among baseball's greatest, the origins of his nickname the "Say Hey Kid," and his financial issues.
NBC News Political Analysts Weigh in on Healthcare and 2010
February 01, 2010 10:31 - 17 minutes - 4.1 MBMark Murray and Domenico Montanaro from FirstRead.msnbc.com talk raw politics.
International Relations Expert Larry Diamond
January 19, 2010 11:42 - 13 minutes - 3.09 MBMr. Diamond of the Hoover Institute at Stanford talks about the decline in democracies around the world, specifically touching upon Ukraine, Egypt, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Barack Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe
November 19, 2009 16:58 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBPlouffe talks about Obama's effective use of sports in campaigning, Hillary Clinton's kindergarten comment and policy tactics during the primaries, the John Edwards offer to be VP, and whether Bobby Jindal should be taken seriously.
Allan Meltzer on the Economy
November 09, 2009 09:33 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBHaving difficulties navigating and penetrating all of the opaque economic data that has recently come out? Meltzer tells you what's important, what's not important, and what to look out for.
Nathan Daschle on NJ, VA, and 2010 Gubernatorial elections
October 02, 2009 09:40 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBThe Executive Director of the Democratic Governor's Association weighs in on the upcoming races.
NBC News Political Unit
September 24, 2009 12:51 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MBDeputy Director Mark Murray and political reporter Domenico Montanaro weigh in on the politics of Afghanistan, missile defense, healthcare, and Obama's media blitz.
Former John McCain Chief of Staff Mark Salter
May 08, 2009 14:26 - 17 minutes - 7.91 MBTalks about the start of the Obama Administration and relives some of the 2008 election.
Allan Meltzer on Inflation
May 06, 2009 18:46 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBThe influential economist speaks about the growing threat of inflation
Allan Meltzer on Inflation
May 06, 2009 18:46 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBThe influential economist speaks about the growing threat of inflation
Allan Meltzer on Inflation
May 06, 2009 18:45 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBThe influential economist speaks about the growing threat of inflation
Allan Meltzer on Inflation
May 06, 2009 13:46 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBThe influential economist speaks about the growing threat of inflation
Foreign Policy with Richard Perle
April 08, 2009 11:11 - 16 minutes - 7.45 MBThe Former Bush official weighs in on Israel, Turkey, Afghanistan, North Korea, and Latin America.
Libertarianism
April 08, 2009 10:30 - 17 minutes - 3.9 MBRon Paul's spokesman Jesse Benton talks about the concerns he has over the increased size in government.
Bryan Burrough, Author of The Big Rich
March 06, 2009 09:32 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBThe same writer who penned the award winning Barbarians at the Gate: Rise and Fall of RJR Nabisco is at it again. He comes on to speak about his latest work, chronicling the history of oil in Texas. The book details Texas' relationship with politics, extraordinary wealth, and wary relationship with the Northeast.
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton
March 02, 2009 10:07 - 15 minutes - 3.46 MBHe talks about Pakistan, the worsening situation in Central Europe, North Korea, India, his fractured with President Bush, and the new UN Ambassador Susan Rice.
Senior Republican Strategist
January 21, 2009 10:45 - 21 minutes - 4.99 MBRick Tyler, a senior staffer for Newt Gingrich, explains his hopes and reservations with the newly elected President Barack Obama.
Foreign Policy Scholar Larry Diamond
January 12, 2009 13:17 - 18 minutes - 8.26 MBThe distinguished scholar from Stanford University takes us around the world, weighing in on democratic and political movements ranging from Indonesia to Georgia to Saudi Arabia.
Preview of the 2012 Republican Iowa Caucuses
November 17, 2008 09:51 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MBDavid Yepsen, the expert on all things Iowa, weighs in on who he sees running in Iowa, and the different strategies they'll employ.
Allan Meltzer on the Financial Crisis
October 29, 2008 08:39 - 19 minutes - 8.99 MBThe esteemed economist from Carnegie Mellon University explains what's happening in these very confusing times.
Richard Perle on India, Russia, Syria, and Hamas
October 02, 2008 15:35 - 20 minutes - 4.67 MBListen to what this prominent neoconservative has to say on the most critical foreign policy issues.
Daschle on Key 2008 and 2010 Gubernatorial Races
September 30, 2008 09:34 - 19 minutes - 8.7 MBThe Executive Director of the Democratic Governor's Association discusses very important, but often overshadowed, governor races. He also discusses his father Tom Daschle's relationship with Obama.
Historian Richard Perlstein on his latest book, Nixonland
June 09, 2008 03:15 - 29 minutes - 64.6 MB VideoThis noted historian, who has been acclaimed by the likes of William Kristol and George Will, talks about his recent book Nixonland. He talks about the reasons behind Nixon's success, key figures that helped Nixon win like Pat Buchanan and CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes, and why he considers himself to be a libera
The American Economy: An Analysis from a Harvard Economist
May 27, 2008 15:38 - 14 minutes - 3.29 MBThe esteemed Jeffrey Frankel shares his thoughts on the currency situation, the budget deficit, tax rates, and trade.
Conservative Weekly Standard Columnist Stephen Hayes
April 29, 2008 09:26 - 16 minutes - 3.74 MBA Dick Cheney biographer and prominent conservative, Hayes talks in detail about several 2008 election issues and what Cheney has been up to.
A History of White House Speechwriters
April 25, 2008 15:39 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBRobert Schlesinger, author of the new book White House Ghosts, talks about the relationship between Presidents and their speechwriters, dating back to FDR and up to Preisdent Bush. He also weighs in on Obama's recent speech on race and Romney's speech on religion.
David Yepsen of the Iowa Des Moines Regiser
April 08, 2008 13:55 - 12 minutes - 5.57 MBThe go to guy in Iowa, who is now at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, talks about Iowa in hindsight and weighs in on the 2008 election.
Ron Paul Update
April 07, 2008 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.4 MBStill technically a candidate, Ron Paul's communication director Jesse Benton talks about what Paul has been up to, his book, what he's doing with all of that extra cash, his thoughts on the 08 election, and the potential libertarian candidacy of Bob Barr.
Former Sec. of the Navy John Lehman on John McCain
March 04, 2008 11:10 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBThis distinguished surrogate who was a member of Reagan's cabinet, member of the 9-11 commission, and partner in a private equity firm, talks about where McCain stands on the economy and foreign policy.
Democratic Governor's Association Executive Director
March 04, 2008 10:30 - 16 minutes - 7.68 MBNathan Daschle speaks about both the '08 election and specific governors and state's issues.
The Future of the Republican Party
February 29, 2008 22:13 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MBCo-author of the new book "Real Change," and Newt Gingrich's spokesman Rick Tyler tells us what he thinks are the best policy ideas for the Republican party.
YouTube in the 2008 Election
February 27, 2008 12:50 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MBJames Kotecki of politico.com discusses YouTube's role in the primaries and what he expects its role to be in the general election. Kotecki, deemed a YouTube expert by The Economist, knows what he's talking about.
Federal Reserve Expert Allan Meltzer
February 26, 2008 09:35 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MBA distinguished political economy professor at Carnegie Mellon University and a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute critiques the current Federal Reserve Policy and suggests how to better change their policy.
Former Moderator of Meet the Press
February 24, 2008 00:03 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBMedia expert and Harvard professor Marvin Kalb tells us what he thinks of the media coverage of the '08 election and what kinds of questions journalists should be asking these politicians. I apologize for a few technical difficulties and for the fact that the last few minutes were cut off.
Chuck Todd on the 2008 election
February 20, 2008 14:46 - 15 minutes - 7.03 MBOne of the best political analysts tells us why he thinks Obama is beating Clinton and previews the likely possibility of an Obama vs McCain general election.
John Bolton on Key Foreign Policy Issues
February 16, 2008 16:36 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBThe former UN Ambassador gives his take on Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, and the '08 election.
The Hillary Clinton Campaign
February 06, 2008 17:20 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MBPress aide Phil Singer gives us the post February 5th spin from the Clinton campaign.
Illinois State Senate Candidate Jonathan Bedi
January 25, 2008 17:12 - 19 minutes - 42.7 MB VideoWatch the former public school teacher talk about his education and healthcare platforms for the state senate. He is challenging the incumbent Rickey Hendon.
Former President Bush Adviser Richard Perle
January 24, 2008 16:34 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBHe talks about Iraq, Israel, Russia, and the implications of debt.
CBS News' Bob Schieffer
January 22, 2008 21:55 - 14 minutes - 6.83 MBThe host of the Sunday morning news show Face the Nation gives us his thoughts on the different campaigns and media strategies.
CBS News' Bob Schieffer
January 22, 2008 15:55 - 14 minutes - 6.83 MBThe host of the Sunday morning news show Face the Nation gives us his thoughts on the different campaigns and media strategies.
UChicago Law Professor Cass Sunstein
January 21, 2008 16:33 - 22 minutes - 47.8 MB VideoThe University of Chicago professor Sunstein talks about the legal reasoning behind Roe V. Wade, where the Supreme Court is turning, and his relationship with former colleague Barack Obama.
Wall Street Journal Reporter on the Economy
January 15, 2008 22:52 - 9 minutes - 4.4 MBConor Doughtery talks to us about states struggling to collect expected revenues and his thoughts on a possible recession. In the beginning there are a few cuts due to technical difficulties. Sorry about that.
Barack Obama Foreign Policy Adviser Susan Rice
December 21, 2007 08:02 - 14 minutes - 3.42 MBSusan Rice of the Brookings Institute talks to us about the importance of international aid; the differences between Obama and Clinton on this issue; the breakdown of the military budget; the consequences of debt; and how big of a threat China is.
The 2008 Election with NBC News' Chuck Todd
December 17, 2007 10:11 - 22 minutes - 5.07 MBTodd gives us his thoughts on all of the major presidential campaigns.