
Conversations with History - Laurence R. Simon "Global Poverty, Development, and Social Change" Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professor Laurence R. Simon of Brandeis University for a discussion of the role of non governmental organizations in addressing global poverty. Topics discussed include the conflict between focused aid and national security interests, religion and development, public advocacy and education addressing global poverty, and lessons learned from his three decade career as a practioner working to address problems of global inequality. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

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Conversations with History: Paul Ekman Psychologist Paul Ekman joins Harry Kreisler to talk about his scientific work on the human face. They discuss what is now known about the role of the face in human emotions and the implications of these insights for human communication, self understanding and national security. Series: "Conversations with History" [4/2004] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 8637]

Conversations with History - Edward N. Luttwak "The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire" Edward N. Luttwak, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Edward N. Luttwak for a conversation on his new book, The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire." Luttwak discusses the logic of strategy; the distinctive features of Byzantine strategy with its balance of diplomacy, intelligence, and military power; the institutional and ideological foundations that account for the eight hundred year survival of Byzantium, and the implications of this record for other great powers with diminished resources confronting many adversaries. The conversation concludes with a comparison of Rome, Byzantium, and the United States. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History - Talal Asad "Thinking About Religion, Secularism and Politics" Talal Asad, Professor of Anthropology, Graduate Center of the City University of New York Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professor Talal Asad who reflects on his life and work as an anthropologist focusing on religion, modernity, and the complex relationships between Islam and the West. Recorded October 2, 2008 globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History: Mark Steyn Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes writer/critic Mark Steyn, the 2007 Nimitz Lecturer at Berkeley. Focusing on his new book, "America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It," they discuss Europe and America's relations with the Islamic world. In the interview, their conversation also focuses on the craft of writing in a multi media globalized world. Series: "Conversations with History" [5/2007] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 12599]

Conversations with History: Noam Chomsky On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler is joined by linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky to discuss activism, anarchism and the role the United States plays in the world today. Series: "Conversations with History" [6/2002] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 6568]

01001 - Spanish Lesson: Basic Conversation (Part 1) In this video, we'll be going over basic conversation. If this video was helpful, rate it to let me know! Also, questions/comments/suggestions are welcome about this video. Check out my other tutorials at Author's notes *Adiós should have an accent mark although it was missing in the video *'más o menos' is more commonly used (and understood) than así-así.

Conversations with History: Kenneth Waltz On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler talks with renowned political scientist Kenneth N. Waltz, about theory, international politics, and the US role in world affairs. Series: "Conversations with History" [6/2003] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 7386]

The YouTube Conversation with Zach Galifianakis at TIFF 2010 - Zach Galifianakis sits down with Cheryl Brown and All Access to discuss his latest fill, It's Kind of a Funny Story

"A Typical Conversation With My Mom" Tales Of Mere Existence Chances are, this is a typical conversation with YOUR Mom as well.

Conversations with History: Christopher Hitchens On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler talks with writer Christopher Hitchens about writing, dissent, and the challenge of taking on cultural icons. Series: Conversations with History [8/2002] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 6725]

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Conversations With History - Peter Dale Scott "Wealth, Empire, and the Future of America" Peter Dale Scott - Professor Emeritus of English, University of California, Berkeley Recorded August 8, 2007 Executive Producer: Harry Kreisler globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History: Howard Zinn UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler interviews historian and activist Howard Zinn. (2001) Series: Conversations with History [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 8400]

Conversations with History: Studs Terkel Harry Kreisler welcomes Studs Terkel, prize-winning author and radio broadcast personality, on this edition of Conversations with History. Series: "Conversations with History" [2/2004] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 8371]

Conversations with History: John Kenneth Galbraith Economist John Kenneth Galbraith, in a conversation with host Harry Kreisler, looks back and reflects on the art of writing, US policy toward the Third World during the Cold War, political leadership, and on his intellectual contributions. Series: Conversations with History [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 7126]

Conversations with History: John R. Searle Conversations with History and Host Harry Kreisler welcome UC Berkeley Professor of Philosophy John R. Searle who talks about the work of a philosopher, critical thinking, and lessons of the Free Speech Movement. Series: Conversations with History [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 7796]

Conversations with History: Perry Anderson On this episode, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler talks with Perry Anderson Professor of History and Sociology at UCLA about his intellectual journey and the status of the left. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 7123]

A Conversation With Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan Her Majesty Queen Rania married then Prince Abdullah Al Hussein on June 10, 1993. Since becoming Queen and her nation's First Lady, Queen Rania has devoted herself to supporting initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life for all Jordanians. She also is actively involved in an array of issues of global concern, namely access to education. She has a special interest in several core issues: developing income-generating projects and the advancement of best practices in the field of microfinance; improving the quality of life of the family unit, including the protection of children from violence and the promotion of Early Childhood Development; incorporating Information Technology into the educational system; and promoting tourism and the preservation of Jordan's heritage.

Conversations with History: Robert Fisk Robert Fisk, Middle East correspondent for the British newspaper The Independent, discusses his experiences covering Middle East wars for the last 30 thirty years. Series: "Conversations with History" [2/2007] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 12185]

Conversations with History: Jaron Lanier Host Harry Kreisler welcomes computer scientist Jaron Lanier. Lanier talks about his work in computer science and his work as a composer and student of music. He reflects on the implications of technology for culture and offers his assessment of how far the revolution in communications will go. Series: "Conversations with History" [3/2006] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 11245]

Conversations with History: Stanley Cavell On this episode on Conversations with History, Stanley Cavell, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Harvard University, joins UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler to talk about his life as a philosopher and his passion for movies. Series: "Conversations with History" [12/2002] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 6919]

Conversations at KCTS 9: Sherman Alexie www.kcts9.org Alexie is one of the Northwest's most prestigious authors. Airdate: July 11, 2008

Conversations With History - Kishore Mahbubani The Rise of Asia and the Decline of the West Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Kishore Mahbubani for a discussion of the changing relationship between the West and Asia. In the interview, he describes the major transformations occurring because of the march of modernity made possible by the ideas and global institutions created by the West. He goes on to criticize the West for failing to adapt to the changing balance of power which follows from Asia's rise. globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History: Chalmers Johnson Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Chalmers Johnson for a discussion of his new book, Nemesis. In the interview, Johnson, an Emeritus Professor of the University of California, ***yzes the impact of the American empire on democracy at home. Comparing the United States to Rome and Great Britain, he argues that a combination of military Keynesianism, the Bush administration's attempt to implement a unitary presidency, and the failed checks on executive ambition point to political and economic bankruptcy. Series: "Conversations with History" [5/2007] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 12489]

Conversations with History - Niall Ferguson "The Ascent of Money" Niall Ferguson, Tisch Professor of History, Harvard University Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard historian Niall Ferguson for a discussion of his new book, "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World." In the conversation, drawing on insights from the biological sciences, Ferguson describes the rise and evolution of finance focusing on insurance, banks, and the bond market. Using the examples of housing and the US China economic relationship, Ferguson demonstrates the way history can inform our understanding of the current financial crisis. He also reflects on the implications of the financial crisis for American global hegemony. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History: Hubert Dreyfus Host Harry Kreisler welcomes philosopher Hubert Dreyfus for a discussion of why machines cannot become human. In their discussion, they talk about the role of philosophy in clarifying what it means to be human. Series: Conversations with History [9/2006] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 11335]

Conversations with History - James M. McPherson "Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief" James M. McPherson, Professor of History Emeritus, Princeton University, October 27, 2008, 60 minutes Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning historian and Princeton Professor Emeritus James M. McPherson for a discussion of his new book, Trial by War. Their discussion focuses on the qualities that defined Abraham Lincoln's leadership, how he came to define the role of commander in chief, the evolution of his thinking on national policy with regard to slavery, how his goal of saving the Union shaped the politics of the war, his relationship to his generals, and the thinking and circumstances that led to his suspension of habeas corpus and the initiation of military tribunals. Professor McPherson reflects on the lessons to be learned from Lincoln's conduct of the civil war and its implications for today's wars. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Alan Watts: A Conversation with Myself - Part 1 A 1971 television recording with Alan Watts walking in the mountains and talking about the limitations of technology and the problem of trying to keep track of an infinite universe with a single tracked mind. Video posted by Alan's son and courtesy of .

The Dangling Conversation - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute I love all Simon & Garfunkel songs, but "The Dangling Conversation " is my favorite one.

Conversations With History - Robert Baer "Dealing with Iran" Robert Baer author and former CIA operative Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes former CIA operative Robert Baer for a discussion of his book on Iran--The Devil We Know. Baer discusses the craft of spying, US policy in the Middle East, the emergence of Iran as a regional hegemon, and what we know about Iran's strategy and tactics as we witness the rise of its power. He discusses US policy options in the region, especially relations with the two major powers in the region, Iran and Israel. Baer also ***yzes the Iranian nuclear threat and the phenomena of suicide terrorism. He concludes with an assessment of the recent political turmoil in Iran and lays out what we know and don't know about which forces will dominate domestic politics in Iran. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations with History: Elizabeth Warren Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren for a discussion of the economic pressures confronting the two income middle class family as it struggles to pay mortgages, health care, and education costs. Professor Warren offers surprising answers to "Who goes bankrupt and why?" and explores the role of banks and credit card companies in tightening the squeeze on the average American family. The interface between politics and the law in addressing these problems is explored. Series: "Conversations with History" [5/2007] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 12490]

Conversations with History: David Harvey Distinguished geographer David Harvey joins host Harry Kreisler for a discussion of how the ***ytic tools of geography and Marxism can contribute to our understanding of the new imperialism. Series: "Conversations with History" [10/2004] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 8800]

Conversations with Paul Rand (5:43 clip) A short film by Preston McLanahan interviewing Paul Rand, the great American Modernist designer. Filmed in 1996, shortly before his death he talks about his process, art, aesthetics, and design in general. A very inspirational video and soon to be released on DVD.

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Conversations With History - Michael Scheuer US Foreign Policy and the Terrorist Threat Michael Scheuer, former Chief of the CIA bin Laden unit Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Michael Scheuer, a 20 year veteran of the CIA, who in the 1990's headed the search for Osama Bin Laden and the rendition program to imprison jihadists. Scheuer discusses the career of Osama bin Laden, the origins of the rendition program, and the failure of the US foreign policy elite to understand the challenges posed by jihadist terrorism. Recorded March 12, 2008 globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Conversations With History - John Mearsheimer & Steve Walt "Domestic Politics and International Relations" Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professors John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago and Steve Walt of Harvard University for a discussion of how domestic politics influences the making of US policy on the Middle East.

Conversations with History: Steven Chu Nobel Laureate Steven Chu in a conversation with UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler about scientific inquiry and the evolution of Chu's own research interests. Series: "Conversations with History" [5/2004] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 8642]