December 18, 2009 · Texas Public Radio continued the KSTX Town Hall series with a solutions-based conversation on hunger issues affecting the surrounding community. On the panel were Eric Cooper, Executive Director of the San Antonio Food Bank; Celia Hagert, Senior Analyst, Center for Public Policy Priorities; Patti Radle of Inner City Development; and Steve Saldaña of the Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. The conversation took place on the campus of St. Mary's University. Find out more about the issue on our Town Hall page.
Ed Whitacre, General Motors CEO
December 11, 2009 · Before being named General Motors' chairman in June 2009, Ed Whitacre was most recently chairman and CEO of AT&T when the company was headquartered in San Antonio. In between chairman positions, he served as Executive Professor of Business-in-Residence at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. Whitacre recently spoke at Texas Lutheran University about the American automobile industry and the global economy. He also spoke about his decision to accept the chairman position at General Motors.
Pierre Vimont, French Embassador to the United States
December 4, 2009 · The Ambassador of France to the United States, Pierre Vimont, was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He spoke on November 13, 2009 on current events and on the unique relationship the countries of the United States and France have had from the time the United States was formed until today. Introducing Ambassador Vimont is Nancy Shivers, World Affairs Council of San Antonio's Vice President of Programs.
End of Life Issues November 27, 2009 · Barbara Coombs Lee, President of Compassion and Choices, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding and protecting the rights of the terminally ill, spoke on end of life issues on November 6, 2009 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland.
Texas Water Symposium
November 20, 2009 · The 2009–10 Texas Water Symposium, created through the partnership of Schreiner University,Texas Tech University, Texas Public Radio, and Hill Country Alliance is a series of four free lectures and forums designed to inform and engage Texas citizens. The second panel discussion in the series, held on November 12, 2009 at the University of Texas at San Antonio, was titled "Our Limited Groundwater Supply: For Whose Desired Future Conditions Are We Planning?" Moderating the panel was Robert E. Mace, Ph.D., of the Texas Water Development Board. The panelists included Mary Ellen Summerlin of the Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District, Weldon Hammond, Ph.D., of the UTSA Center for Water Research, and Gregory M. Ellis, J.D., Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Conservation Districts. Introducing the discussion was Tim Summerlin, President of Shriner University.
Dr. Haleh Esfandairi
November 13, 2009 · Nancy Shivers, Vice-President of Programs for the World Affairs Council of San Antonio introduces Dr. Haleh Esfandairi, Director of Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Dr. Esfandairi was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. She spoke on November 2, 2009. She was a journalist in her native Iran, where she was also deputy secretary general of the Women's Organization of Iran. Dr. Esfandairi spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio about her arrest by the Iranian security authorities in 2007 which is the basis of her book titled My Prison, My Home.
KSTX Town Hall: Transportation
November 6, 2009 · How can we keep San Antonio moving? The region is growing every year, putting additional strain on our transportation infrastructure. Clogged freeways, increased pollution and reliable public transportation are just a few of the problems we face as we try to get from one place to the other. So what does the future of transportation look like in San Antonio and the surrounding area? How can we continue to handle the region’s growth without slowing us down? Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea led a dialog in which panelists discussed future plans for VIA Metropolitan Transit, the possibilities of light rail, highway improvements and the benefits of commuting by bicycle, as well as regional implications for our commuting decisions. This KSTX Town Hall was held at the Buena Vista Theater on the UTSA Downtown Campus and was part of the Green by Texas Public Radio initiative, a year-round focus on sustainability issues affecting San Antonio and the surrounding community.
Health Care is Broken: How Do We Fix It?
October 30, 2009 · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio held a panel discussion whose title was "Health Care is Broken: How Do We Fix It?" It was the Frank Bryant Jr. M.D. Memorial Lecture in Medical Ethics of the UT-Health Science Center. The panel was comprised of nationally known experts on health care reform. On the panel are Stuart Altman, Ph.D. an economist and professor of national health policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University; David Hunt, M.D. chief medical officer at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Ana Malinow, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine; and Jeremy Lazarus, Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. UTHSC President Dr. William Henrich opens the program.
Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League October 23, 2009 ·The Newsmaker Hour for October 23 features Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on October 9, 2009. Morial is the eighth President of the National Urban League, being selected for that position in May 2003. Prior to being named President of the NUL, Morial served two terms as mayor of New Orleans; and prior to serving as mayor he served two years as a Louisiana State Senator. Introducing Marc Morial is City Club of Cleveland President, Jan Roller.
Jeffrey F. Addicott, Director
of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law
October 16, 2009 ·The World Affairs Council of San Antonio invited Jeffrey F. Addicott, distinguished Professor of Law and the Director
of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, to speak to their members and guests. He spoke on October 8, 2009 at the San Antonio Country Club. Addicott says that out of the 200 law schools across the country, the School of Law at St. Mary's University is the only one with a terrorism law center. Professor Addicott is an internationally recognized authority on national security law, terrorism law and human rights law. Nancy Shivers,
World Affairs Council of San Antonio Vice-President of Programs introduces Jeffrey Addicott.
2009 Austin-San Antonio Corridor Growth Summit
October 9, 2009 ·Mary Peters, former Transportation Secretary under President George W. Bush, was the luncheon keynote speaker at the 2009 Austin-San Antonio Corridor Growth Summit. The summit was held at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos on October 2, 2009 and hosted by Austin and San Antonio Business Journals. The focus of this year's summit was transportation. It is one of the biggest factors to the corridor's success moving commerce and people along IH 35, as the region continues to grow. Introducing Secretary Peters is Joe Krier, former President of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, now with the law firm of Bracewell and Guilliani.
Gustavo Arellano of "Ask A Mexican"
October 9, 2009 ·Gustavo Arellano is the author of the column "Ask A Mexican", which appears in San Antonio's alternative newsweekly, the San Antonio Current. He is also a staff writer with the O.C. Weekly, an alternative weekly in Orange County, California. He is also a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times, he's appeared on the Today Show, Nightline, The Situation with Tucker Gibson and the Colbert Report. In 2006, he won the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies award for best column in a large circulation weekly. Arellano says he'll mow lawns for $15, $10 if he gets a water break. Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal spoke with Arellano at a reception held for him by the San Antonio Current in September.
2009 Community Development Summit - Regina Gray October 2, 2009 · Regina Gray is a policy analyst in the U.S. Office of Policy Development and Research. She was the luncheon keynote speaker at the 2009 Community Development Summit hosted by the City of San Antonio and the Urban Land Institute. She spoke on September 16, 2009.
2009 Community Development Summit - David Crossley October 2, 2009 · David Crossley is the President of Houston Tomorrow, a non-profit organization founded to explore urban issues and inform the discussion of growth in the Houston Guld Coast Region. He was on a luncheon panel at the 2009 Community Development Summit held in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzlez Convention Center.
Mayor Julián Castro October 2, 2009 · San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio at the San Antonio Country Club on September 22, 2009. Introducing Mayor Castro is World Affairs Council Board Chair Edward Steves.
2009 Community Development Summit September 25, 2009 · The 2009 Community Development Summit was held in San Antonio's Henry B. Convention Center on September 16 and 17. The summit is co-hosted by the City of San Antonio and the Urban Land Institute. Tom Murphy was the breakfast keynote speaker on September 16, 2009. Murphy is a senior fellow of the Urban Land Institute and former mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mike Fulton, Vice-President of Development with Embrey Partners, ltd and Chairman of the San Antonio chapter of the Urban Land Institute introduces San Antonio mayor Julian Castro. Mayor Castro makes some opening remarks and introduces Tom Murphy.
Citizens for Affordable Energy September 18, 2009 · John Hofmeister is the founder and Chief Executive of the non-profit organization Citizens for Affordable Energy. A non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., Citizens for Affordable Energy focuses on promoting sound United States energy security solutions. Hofmeister spoke on September 9, 2009 to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Nancy Shivers, Programming Vice President of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, introduces Mr. Hofmeister, the former President of Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas.
Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian September 11, 2009 · The first speaker on this Newsmaker Hour program is Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian, a former diplomat who served eight presidential administrations from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton. He is the founder of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. He spoke on August 7, 2009 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. Introducing Ambassador Djerejian is Cleveland City Club past president Len Calabrees.
South Texas Women's Business Center Symposium September 11, 2009 · The second speaker is Nina Vaca, President and CEO of Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc., an information technology services provider. She was the keynote speaker of the first annual South Texas Women's Business Center Symposium held on August 28, 2009. Celina Pena, Director of the STWBC introduces Nina Vaca.
The State of Real Estate Today September 4, 2009 · Charles McMillan is the featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour. He is the President of the National Association of Realtors. He addresses members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on "The State of Real Estate Today". He spoke on August 14, 2009.
KSTX Town Hall: Energy August 28, 2009 · San Antonio’s energy needs in the past have been met by using natural gas, coal and nuclear power. As the city and the metropolitan area’s population have grown, how the energy needs of the future will be met is being studied and discussed. Use of alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar power, are being touted as a way to provide clean energy, but which path is the right one to take to make sure San Antonio stays powered? In this KSTX Town Hall, Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea led a dialog on how we can meet the metropolitan area's growing energy needs while minimizing our impact on the environment. The forum was held on August 26, 2009 at McAllister Auditorium at San Antonio College as part of the Green by Texas Public Radio initiative, a year-round focus on sustainability issues affecting San Antonio and the surrounding community. This environmental Town Hall was made possible by H-E-B.
Representative Charlie Gonzalez August 21, 2009 · Members of Congress are back in their home districts during August; some have scheduled town hall meetings to meet with their constituents to discuss the health care reforms being discussed. One of those is U.S. 20th Congressional District Representative Charlie Gonzalez of San Antonio. He spoke on August 12, 2009, as part of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Congressional lecture series. He touched on the economy, transportation, energy and health care, which took up a majority of his presentation. Introducing Congressman Charlie Gonzalez is Greater SA Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Jim Goudge.
College Football in San Antonio August 14, 2009 · By 2011, San Antonio will have Division I, II and III NCAA college football. The Trinity University Tigers football team have become a team to reckon with in Division III and for the longest time the only college football game in town. This year though, the University of the Incarnate Word fields a Division II football team, the Cardinals. Then in 2011, the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners will begin Division I college football play. All three coaches, Trinity's Steve Mohr, IUW's Mike Santiago and UTSA's Larry Coker, gathered at Sunset Station for Tailgate Talk sponsored by San Antonio Sports to talk colleege football and what that means for San Antonio.
Creating a Workforce for Healthy Communities August 7, 2009 · The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) held their 34th annual conference in San Antonio from July 21 through 24, 2009. Dr. Geraldine Bednash, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in Washington D.C. gave the luncheon keynote address on July 24, 2009. The title of her presentation is "Creating a Workforce for Healthy Communities". Introducing Dr. Bednash is Jose Alejandro, President of the Dallas chapter of NAHN.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses July 31, 2009 · This edition of The Newsmaker Hour features a presentation by Carol and Carolyn Bloch, Assistant Directors of the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health. They spoke on July 23, 2009 at the 34th Annual National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) held in San Antonio. The title of their presentation is "A Call to Arms - Hispanic Nurses Unite: Enhancing Our Understanding as Cultural Brokers, Colleagues and Political Partners." Opening the program is Jose Alejandro, President of the Dallas chapter of NAHN.
Joe Salmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign July 24, 2009 · This edition of The Newsmaker Hour features Joe Salmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on June 12, 2009. Human Rights Campaign is the largest gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender civil rights group in the country. Under Salmonese's leadership, the orgranization has become a powerhouse both in Washington and across the country.
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder July 17, 2009 · Richard Louv is an author and journalist. He was a columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune, a columnist and member of the editorial advisory board for Parents Magazine. He spoke on June 26 at the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation's luncheon. He is the author of seven books among them Childhood's Future, Fatherlove and his latest, which is the title of his presentation, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Making some opening remarks and introducing Richar Louv is President of the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Charles Davidson.
Interview with Gary Joiner, CEO, Texas Wildlife Association July 17, 2009 · Gary Joiner has been Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Wildlife Association since October 2008. Prior to that he worked on behalf of ranchers, farmers and landowners for 20 years as a representative of the Farm Bureau organizations in Texas and Washington State. He sat with Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal to talk about TWA and the message of Richard Louv.
KSTX Town Hall: Air Quality July 10, 2009 · On this special edition of The Newsmaker Hour, the inaugural KSTX Town Hall. A panel of experts convened at the Buena Vista Theater on the UTSA Downtown Campus to disucss the issue of air quality. With the arrival of summer and triple-digit temperatures come the Air Quality Health Alert days that are becoming all too frequent in San Antonio. San Antonio is teetering on earning a non-attainment designation from the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to meet federal standards on ambient air quality. Many air quality experts and government officials agree that the area will earn that status before summer’s end, leading to costly consequences for our government and citizens. Moderating the discuss was Texas Public Radio' reporter Terry Gildea. Joining the panel was Peter Bella from the Alamo Area Council of Governments; Dr. John Merrifield, professor of economics at UTSA; Kyle Cunningham, RS from the Public Center on Environmental Health; and Kim Storker from CPS Energy. Listen to the Town Hall in its entirety here.
July 3, 2009 · The first speaker on the July 3, 2009 Newsmaker Hour was Gregory Browning, Special Advisor to My School, My Choice. He is the President of Capital Partners, an Ohio based consulting firm specializing in public policy and management strategy. He spoke on May 29, 2009 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland.
Texas Wildlife Association Foundation Big Game Awards Dinner July 3, 2009 · The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation held their 24th annual convention at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa. The invited guest keynote speaker at their Texas Big Game Awards banquest was Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Strauss of San Antonio. He spoke on June 27, 2009. Introducing Speaker Strauss is Kirby Brown, TWA's Vice-President of Public Policy.
Congressman Ciro Rodriguez on Veterans Affairs July 3, 2009 · The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of luncheons featuring the area's Congressional delegation. On July 1, 2009 the keynote speaker in the second of the series is Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, representative for the 23rd U.S. Congressional District from Texas. He spoke on a number of issues including the President's budget, activities of the Appropriations Committee and on Veterans Affairs.
Heat-Related Deaths Among Secondary Student Athletes June 26, 2009 · The 60th annual convention of the National Athletic Trainers Association was held in San Antonio June 18-20, 2009. The number of heat-related deaths during the past decade of secondary student athletes has been a major concern of the NATA and other sports organizations. The conference began with a panel discussion introducing a task force committee's consensus statement on the pre-season heat acclimatization guidelines for secondary school athletes. The guidelines can be found on the organization's website, www.nata.org. Opening the program is NATA president Marjorie Albohm.
Diabetes in San Antonio June 19, 2009 · Diabetes is a illness affecting a large number of the San Antonio population. Health official estimate there are even several thousand more who aren't aware that they have diabetes. On this Newsmaker Hour, Dr. Vincent Fonseca, Epidemiologist for the State of Texas is the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by Humana, Inc., the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Fonseca's presentation is titled "Winning at Work" which is a program of the ADA designed to detect, prevent and manage diabetes in the workplace. Also on the program are Dr. Scott Simpson with Humana and Michael McBride with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa and chair of the S.A. Chapter of the ADA. Introducing Dr. Fonseca is Jeanie Allgeir, Director of Account Management for Humana.
The Importance of Windows in Preserving Buildings June 12, 2009 · New York architect, Walter Sedovic is the featured speaker of this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke as part of the events hosted by the City of San Antonio's Historic Preservation Office in observation of National Historic Preservation Month in May. Sedovic's presentation, delivered on May 14, 2009, focused on the importance of windows as part of preserving buildings. Historic Preservation Officer, Shanon Wasielewski opens the program and introduces Mr. Sedovic.
Interview with John D. Murphy, Ph.D June 12, 2009 · Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal, host and producer of the Newsmaker Hour talks with John D. Murphy, Ph.D, the recently named Dean of the College of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Villarreal spoke with Murphy via phone on June 2, 2009.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Senior Trade Advisor June 5, 2009 · In the continuing series of distinguished speakers from the City Club of Cleveland, Leslie M. Schweitzwer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Senior Trade Advisor speaks to members and guests of the City Club on May 22, 2009 about trade and the economy. City Club President Ralph de la Rata introduces Ms. Schweitzer.
“Mexico in its Bicentennial: A Critical Juncture” May 22, 2009 · The annual Mexico panel discussion, hosted by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, was recorded on May 14, 2009. Pat LeMay Burr, Chair of the World Affairs Council board of trustees makes some opening remarks before introducing Raul Rodriguez, Benson Chair in Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word. On the panel are professor of international relations Guadalupe Gonzalez, Edward Schumacher-Matos, founder of Mexicamerica Media and Jose de Cordoba, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal.
Former President Bill Clinton May 15, 2009 · Former President Bill Clinton was the guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio and U.S.Global Investors, Incorporated. He spoke to an audience comprised primarily of San Antonio area university and high school students. Since leaving the presidency, Clinton has established the Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton Global Initiative University. The latter organization engages the next generation of world leaders who are on college campuses around the world. Pat Burr, chairwoman of the board of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, opens the program with opening remarks and introduces Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors.
“Afganistan-Pakistan "Af-Pak"- New name, Same Crisis” May 8, 2009 · Ambassador Charles Dunbar, professor of international relations at Boston University, was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club on April 17, 2009. Introducing Ambassador Dunbar is City Club President Ralph de la Rata. The title of Dunbar's presentation is “Afganistan-Pakistan "Af-Pak"- New name, Same Crisis.”
Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League May 1, 2009 · The National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Abraham Foxman, the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland, is featured on this week's program. Mr. Foxman spoke on April 24, 2009.
San Antonio Mayoral Candidates April 24, 2009 · Texas Public Radio hosted a live debate with four of the candidates running for mayor of San Antonio on April 3, 2009. The remaining five candidates were invited to participate in interviews to air on this week's program. Four of the candidates accepted the invitation and you may listen to their interviews with Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea below.
Lauro Bustamante
Lauro Bustamante is 58 years-old and has lived in San Antonio for more than five decades. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Houston in 1979 and operates a private law practice in San Antonio. Bustamante ran unsuccessfully in 2006 as Democrat for Texas Justice in the 4th Court of Appeals. His platform centers around a large expansion of local education.
Napoleon Madrid
Napoleon Madrid is 44 years-old and has called San Antonio home for more than 18 years. He founded the non-profit organization United Americans for The Arts and Trades in 2003. Madrid entered the race in an effort to “clean up the corruption of City Hall.” Unlike most of the candidates on this ballot, Madrid has not run in a previous race for mayor.
Julie Iris Oldham
Julie Iris Oldham has lived in San Antonio for 57 years. She became a political activist in 1990 working on behalf of the homeless in our community. She’s the co-founder of Texas Women’s Business Association and also founded and ran Dunhill Personnel, a recruiting firm, from 1980 to 1985. Oldham wants to end “city corruption” if elected mayor. Her visibility in city government for several decades has prompted her nickname: Mama Bexar.
Rhett R. Smith
Rhett R. Smith is 58 years-old and has established a career in private security. Smith ran for U.S. Senator from Texas in the Democratic primary, but failed to win the nomination. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 with a B.A. in Accounting. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1983. Smith says ending what he calls political corruption and protecting the first amendment would be his priorities in he was elected mayor.
Michael “Commander” Idrogo
Michael “Commander” Idrogo is a Navy commander veteran of foreign wars according to his website. He claims that unnecessary raises given to city staff are the root of “corruption” he would end if elected mayor. Idrogo also claims to have elaborate plans to bring fashion designers and professional sports teams to San Antonio, and reveal a hidden source of water to ease drought in the area. Mr. Idrogo did not respond to repeated requests to be a part the program.
Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico April 17, 2009 · Former Mexican President Vicente Fox was the invited guest luncheon keynote speaker of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Future Leaders Conference held at the University of Texas at San Antonio on March 27, 2009. Fox addressed the conference theme "The Emerging Role of Future Hispanic Leaders in US-Mexico Relations."
James Steyer of Common Sense Media April 17, 2009 · James Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, the nation's leading non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of the effects of media on children and their families spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on April 3, 2009.
“From Lab to Life” April 10, 2009 · Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine Dean, Dr. Pamela Davis, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on March 27, 2009. Her major research interests in in cystic fibrosis, specifically the structure and function of the CFTR molecule. Introducing Dr. Davis is Cleveland City Club president Ralph De la Rata.
April 3, 2009 · Texas Public Radio hosted a live mayoral debate with the four major candidates vying for the office at noon on April 3, 2009. TPR's Terry Gildea moderated a lively conversation between former Councilman Julián Castro, District 8 Councilwoman Diane Cibrian, political consultant Trish DeBerry-Mejia and District 2 Councilwoman Sheila McNeil. Joining Gildea with questions for the candidates were Tracy Idell Hamilton, reporter for the San Antonio Express-News and Elaine Wolff, editor of the San Antonio Current. They posed questions on a variety of issues of concern to the citizens of San Antonio.
“Economic Stimulus Package Budget along with Riverwalk Capital Constructions” March 27, 2009 · San Antonio city manager Sheryl Sculley was the invited guest speaker at the March 23, 2009 luncheon of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog and Gulen Institute. Sculley talked about the "Economic Stimulus Package Budget along with Riverwalk Capital Constructions." Introducing Ms. Sculley is United States District Judge Xavier Rodrigues.
“State of Latino Education” March 27, 2009 · Texas House of Representative for District 125 and Vice Chair of the Higher Education committee Joaquin Castro delivered the keynote address at the "State of Latino Education" luncheon on March 13, 2009 hosted by the Adelante U.S. Leadership Fund. Opening the program is Adelante Executive Director Andria Castillo.
“Forging Partnership: Addressing Complex Water Issues in Texas” Download MP3 March 20, 2009 · This program is the last in a series of panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium; a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation. On the panel are: Bill Ross, Schreiner University Wilson Fellow; A. L. "Curg" Starkey III, rancher and the great-grandson of a founding father of Kerr County and David K. Langford, Vice-President emeritus of the Texas Wildlife Association.
“Human Rights and International Migration” March 13, 2009 · Dr. Jorge Bustamante is the Eugene Conley Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame and founder of the Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Tijuana, Mexico. He spoke at Trinity University on February 17, 2009 on the relationship between human rights and international migration. Dr. Bustamante begins his presentation remarking on what he had written in a chapter for a book titled Los Mojados: The Wetback Story written by Julian Samora.
“Ten things President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” March 6, 2009 · Aaron David Miller is a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on January 23, 2009. The title of his presentation is "Ten things President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Introducing Mr. Miller is City Club President Ralph de la Rata.
Panel Discussion on the City Parade/March Ordinance February 27, 2009 · The International Woman's Day Planning Committee and the Coalition for Free Speech are suing the City of San Antonio challenging the city over a parade/march ordinance which the Committee and Coalition say is violating the First Amendment of free speech and assembly and the Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection of the laws. The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center hosted a panel discussion on January 10, 2009. Graciela Sanchez, Executive Director of the Center introduces Michelle Garcia who moderates the discussion. On the panel are: Genevieve Rodriguez, a community activist and labor organizer; T.C. Calvert, President of the Neighborhood First Alliance; Rosa Rosales, National President of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC); Amy Kasterly, San Antonio Free Speech Coalition legal representative; Maria Berriozabal, community leader and former District 1 San Antonio City Council representative; and Roberto Lovato, Associate Editor with New America Media.
“The Role of Research Universities in transforming the Midwest Economy” February 20, 2009 · Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, President of the University of Michigan, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on February 6, 2009. The title of her presentation is "The Role of Research Universities in transforming the Midwest Economy."
The 2009 Mayoral Debate February 13, 2009 · The Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts a San Antonio Mayoral Forum at the KLRN studios. A panel of three will ask the candidates preselected questions and each candidate will have 90 seconds in which to respond. While an audience will be present, no questions will be allowed from the floor. Here is your chance to learn more about the citizens who would like to be your next mayor.
Texas Water Symposium February 6, 2009 · This edition of The Newsmaker Hour features the third in a four part series of the Texas Water Symposium project. It is a joint project of Texas Tech University, Schreiner University, The Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. This panel discussion was held on January 29, 2009, and hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and The National Museum of the Pacific War. The title of the panel discussion is "History of the Rule of Capture: Its role and status in shaping water policy and planning in Texas".
Texas Water Symposium (Part 1)
Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation, a private foundation suppoting sustainable watershed management. He introduces the first panelist, Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr., a partner in the law firm of Jackson, Sjoberg, McCarthy and Wilson, L.L.P. of Austin. McCarthy practices primarily in water and water-related matters.
Texas Water Symposium (Part 2)
Robert Potts introduces Greg Ellis, the other panel member. Ellis was the former General Manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts.
"State of the State" and "State of the City" Addresses January 30, 2009 · Texas Governor Rick Perry and San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger give their repective "State of State" and "State of the City" addresses. Governor Perry spoke before members of the Texas Legislature on January 27, 2009. Mayor Hardberger spoke on January 28 at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce annual State of the City luncheon.
The Civil Rights Movement and Marches of the 60's January 23, 2009 · During the week of commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two presentations. The first features Al Bronstein, a civil rights attorney who bailed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. out of jail twice. Bronstein was the invited speaker of San Antonio's Neighborhood First Alliance at Martin Luther King Academy on January 17, 2009. He spoke about the early civil rights movement and marches of the 60's.
President Obama's Inaugural Address
The events of those days led up to the historic event on January 20, 2009, the swearing-in of the first African American to be elected President of the United States, Barack Obama. We hear the inaugurall address given by President Obama on January 20, 2009.
38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference January 16, 2009 · The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted it's 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference for 2009 on January 13, 2009 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Two speakers from that conference are featured in this program; Travis Tullos, Economist, Texas Perspective, Inc., whose presentation is titled "What's Important to Keep An Eye on in 2009" and Harvey Rosenblum, Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas, who will talk on the local, national and global economic situation. President and CEO of the Greater SA Chamber of Commerce, Richard Perez makes some opening remarks to begin the program.
Panel Discussions
Aerospace Economic Impact Study
"Aerospace Economic Impact Study" by Dr. Richard Butler and Dr. mary Stefl, professors at Trinity University in San Antonio; and a panel discussion "Critical Issues and Vulnerability of Our Local Aerospace Industry". Moderator is Wayne Alexander, Chairman of the Board, Port San Antonio. On the panel are John Wagner, VP and General Manager, Lockheed Martin/Kelly Aviation; Dennis Muilenberg, President, Global Services and Support, Boeing; and Louis DeJoy, Chairman and CEO, New Breed Logistics.
The Impact of Energy Costs on the San Antonio Economy
Moderator is John Saenz, VP of Retail Energy, CPS Energy. The panelists are Curt Anastasio, President and CEO of NuStar; Lynn Westfall, Sr. VP and Chief Economist, Tesoro; and Michael Burke, Chair/Founder, San Antonio Clean Technology Forum.
The Engine that's Quietly Propelling Our Economy
Kyle Burns, President, Free Trade Alliance San Antonio is the moderator. Panel members include Norris Pettis, Canada's Consul-General to Dallas; Carlos Marron, Regional Director, ProMexico and Amir Mirabi, Director, Office of International Business for the Office of the Governor.
"Issues in Profile: Obesity" January 9, 2009 · The San Antonio Nonprofit Council hosted a luncheon as part of their "Issues in Profile" series. The issue discussed at a luncheon held at the Pearl Stable on November 14, 2008 was obesity. The speakers were Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs; Deanna Hoelscher, Professor and Director of the Michael and Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living; Nicole Rogers, Executive Director of The Health Collaborative and Pilar Oates, Methodist Healthcare Ministries Executive Director. Geoffrey Crabtree with Methodist Healthcare System was the Master of Ceremonies. He makes some opening remarks before introducing the speakers.
The San Antonio Downtown Alliance's Urban Renaissance 2008 Luncheon December 19, 2008 · The San Antonio Downtown Alliance's Urban Renaissance 2008 Luncheon series concluded with overview of the past year. This Newsmaker Hour featured the 2008 State of Downtown luncheon, held on November 10, 2008 and featured three speakers. Ben Brewer, President of the Downtown Alliance makes opening remarks before introducing the speakers. The speakers are Bill Brendel, General Manager of the Crockett Hotel in San Antonio and President of the San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association. He spoke on the convention and visitor industry; Gardner Peavy, Managing Principal and President of Cambridge Realty Group who spoke on office and retail leasing and development; and Stephen Yndo, owner of Yndo Commerical Real Estate Company. Yndo spoke on Urban Residential.
An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century January 2, 2009 · Dr. James Orbinski is former International President of the organization Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders. He is also an associate professor of Medicine and Political Science at the University of Toronto. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on December 5, 2008 about his new book titled An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century.
Lessons Learned in Diversity Management: What Works, What Doesn't December 26, 2008 · The featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour is Deborah Dagit, Chief Diversity Officer for Merck and Company Incorporated. She spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on November 21, 2008. She is also the author of two books: "he Promise of Diversity: Reflections on the Not-So-Level Playing Field and An Employer's Guide to Hiring and Accommodating People with Diabilities. The title of her presentation to the City Club of Cleveland luncheon audience, is "Lessons Learned in Diversity Management: What Works, What Doesn't".
"What's Next?: The Foreign Policy Challenges of the Next Administration" December 12, 2008 · Barbara Slavin is the Assistant Managing Editor for World and National Security for the Washington Times. She was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. She spoke on November 18, 2008. The title of her presentation is "What's Next?: The Foreign Policy Challenges of the Next Administration." Introducing Barbara Slavin is Glen McTaggert, Vice-chair of the board of trustees of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio.
Follow-Up Interview with UIW Students December 12, 2008 · Students from San Antonio-area high schools attend the luncheons of the World Affairs Council, thanks to the Zachary Foundation and World Affairs Council member Carlos Alvarez, who provide the financial support making it possible for the high school students to attend. Area college and university students also attend and students from the University of the Incarnate Word were in attendance. Producer Ernie Villarreal interviewed two students from UIW, Byron Forrest and Sarah Ohnemus, a 22-year old from San Antonio.
The Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster Conference December 5, 2008 · Bexar County Development Director David Marquez delivers an overview of a study of the Texas-Northeastern Mexico Vehicle Manufacturing Industry in developing a regional automotive cluster. He spoke on November 18, 2008 at the Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster Conference held at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio. The conference was hosted by Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and the Free Trade Alliance.
"The Credit Crisis and the Role of the Federal Reserve" November 28, 2008 · President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. Sandra Pianalto spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on November 14, 2008. The title of her presentation is "The Credit Crisis and the Role of the Federal Reserve".
"The Edwards Aquifer Juggling Act: Conservation, Springs, Alternatives and Policy" November 21, 2008 · The Texas Water Symposium is a joint effort of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio with additional support provided by the University of Texas at San Antonio. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation. On the panel are Robert Puente, President and CEO of the San Antonio Water System and Doug Miller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority. The program was held on the UTSA 1604 campus on November 13, 2008.
"The Reluctant Fundamentalist" November 14, 2008 · Author of The Relunctant Fundamentalist, Mohsin Hamid is the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. Hamid is the winner of the Anisfel-Wolf Book award, for The Relunctant Fundamentalist. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on September 12, 2008 about his book. Hamid is also the author of Moth Smoke which won the Betty Trask award.
"Climate Change: Prospects for Nature" November 7, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program is another in the Great Cities Dialogue 2008 Sypmosium series sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Public Policy. The invited guest speaker is Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy, President of the Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment. He spoke to an audience in the Buena Vista Theatre at the downtown UTSA campus on October 20, 2008. The title of his presentation is "Climate Change: Prospects for Nature." Beginning the program is UTSA downtown campus Vice Provost, Dr. Jesse Zapata.
International Economic Policy October 31, 2008 · The invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on this Newsmaker Hour program is Dr. Adam Posen. He is the deputy director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a non-profit and private research institute devoted to the study of international economic policy based in Washington D.C. Dr. Posen spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 28, 2008. Dr. Pat Burr, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the World Affairs Council opens the program.
"Mahatma Gandhi" October 24, 2008 · Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, Rajmohan Gandhi, has written a biography about him titled "Gandhi: The Man, His People and the Empire. Rajmohan Gandhi was the guest speaker at the City Club of Cleveland on September 5, 2008. R. Gandhi is a research professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. His biography about his grandfather is the first to give a complete and balanced account of Mahatma Gandhi's life, development of his beliefs and his political campaigns.
"Scarce Water in a Growing World" October 17, 2008 · Dr. M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist of teh Nature Conservancy. He spoke at a luncheon on September 10, 2008 co-hosted by the Nature Conservancy and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of his presentation is "Scarce Water in a Growing World". Introducing Dr. Sanjayan and making some opening comments is Texas State Director of the Nature Conservancy Laura Huffman.
"The Future of The NFL" October 17, 2008 · National Football Commissioner Roger Goodell visited San Antonio to help launch the new University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals football program. He spoke at a luncheon on the campus of UIW on October 8, 2008 co-hosted by the UIW and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The title of his presentation is "The Future of the NFL".
San Antonio City Council Term Limits Debate October 10, 2008 · Over the past year, Texas Public Radio has been your guide on the road to the White House. Now as Election Day nears, we are making sure you are informed on the issues that affect your city and state. This edition of the Newsmaker Hour is a rebroadcast of a live roundtable debate on Proposition 1, which extends term limits for the San Antonio City Council moderated by Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea. Mayor Phil Hardberger and Bob Martin of the Homeowners Taxpayers Association discuss the merits for and against changing term limits for the mayor and city council members. St. Mary's University political science Professor Dr. Henry Flores provides a historical perspective on how both relaxed and strict term limits has shaped Texas politics. San Antonio Express-News columnist Jaime Castillo provides insight on how local citizens are reacting to Proposition 1. See photos
"Texas Hill Country in Change: People, Property, Planning and Springs" October 3, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features the first panel discussion of the Texas Water Symposium series. The series is a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. The discussions address water issues in the San Antonio and Hill Country area. This panel discussion is titled "Texas Hill Country in Change: People, Property, Planning and Springs". On the panel are Chad Norris, aquatic biologist with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife; Bebe and Mary Fenstermaker, owners of the Maverick Ranch-Fromme Farm in northeast Bexar County; and Sean Garretson, President of Pegasus Planning In Austin, Texas. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of Dixon Water Foundation. Opening the program is Tom Arsuffi, Director of the Texas Tech University Center at Junction. The event was held at the Boerne Convention Center on September 25, 2008.
UTHSC 2008 Frank Bryant Memorial Lecture Series September 26, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program features two speakers invited as part of the 2008 Frank Bryant Memorial Lecture series at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The series is funded primarily by the UTHSC's Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics and the Salinger-Forland Endowment. This year's speakers are Dr. Paul Farmer, the subject of the book Mountains Beyond Mountains written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder, the other featured speaker. They spoke on September 22, 2008 at the UT-Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Bill Henrich, Dean of the School of Medicine at the UTHSC, opens the program.
"The Prosperity Agenda: What the World Wants from America - and What the We Need in Return" September 19, 2008 · Ambassador Nancy Soderberg is a distinguished visiting scholar at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. She spoke on August 1, 2008 about her latest book "The Prosperity Agenda: What the World Wants from America - and What the We Need in Return".
"Second Annual Multicultural Conference on Breast Cancer" September 12, 2008 · The Second Annual Multicultural Conference on Breast Cancer was held at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on September 6. The conference was hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the UTHSC San Antonio Council for Excellence in Women's Health. The keynote speaker is Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UT Health Science Center and the founding Director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR).
"The Globalization o fthe American Workforce" September 5, 2008 · Carl Camden is the President and CEO of Kelly Services, Inc. a staffing services company. Camden first joined the company in April 1995 as a senior vice president and elected to his position as President on February 2006. The title of his presentation is "The Globalization o fthe American Workforce." He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 25, 2008.
"U.S. Middle East Policty and the 2008 Elections: A Critical Moment" August 29, 2008 · The City Club of Cleveland invited Dr. James J. Zogby to give a presentation to their members and guests. The title of his presentation is "U.S. Middle East Policty and the 2008 Elections: A Critical Moment". Dr. Zogby is the founder and President of the Arab American Institute, which serves as the political and research arm of the Arab American community. He spoke to the City Club of Cleveland on July 18, 2008.
"Motivating Youth to Achieve Educational Excellence" August 22, 2008 · The first and only African American to attain the coveted title of International Grand Master of Chess in 1999, Maurice Ashley spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on February 1, 2008. He is called the Tiger Woods of chess and is an advocate for mentoring programs and other initiatives that support, nurture and encourse youth. The title of his presentation is "Motivating Youth to Achieve Educational Excellence."
"Ten Years in Silicon Valley: Reflections for the Future of Newspapers and Cleveland" August 15, 2008 · Susan Goldberg, editor of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland is the featured guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. She spoke on December 7, 2007 and the title of her presentation is "Ten Years in Silicon Valley: Reflections for the Future of Newspapers and Cleveland."
"Rebuilding Our National Community" August 8, 2008 ·Patrick Kennedy is the youngest of three children of Senator Edward Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy. He is the U-S Congressional Representative of District One of Rhode Island. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on March 7, 2008, the eve of the 40th anniversary of his Uncle Robert Kennedy's assassination. The title of his presentation is "Rebuilding Our National Community".
"Talk to Me: A Forum on the Media" August 1, 2008 · San Antonio Association of Black Journalists President, Aissatou Sidime introduces Bruce Dixon, Media Activist and founder of The Black Agenda. Dixon was the invited guest luncheon speaker at the San Antonio African-American Community History Project's conference titled "Talk to Me: A Forum on the Media". Dixon's presentation is titled: "The Price of Corporate Media: Can We Afford It?. He spoke on June 14, 2008. The conference was held on the campus of Trinity University.
"San Antonio's Economic Picture" August 1, 2008 ·San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger was the invited luncheon speaker of the downtown Rotary Club. He spoke on July 30, 2008. San Antonio had recently suffered some economic setbacks with AT&T moving its corporate headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas. A couple of weeks later, news came that Toyota's manufacturing plant in San Antonio was suspending production of its Tundra truck line several months until demand caught up with inventory. Despite these events, the mayor highlighed some bright spots in San Antonio's economic picture.
"United Auto Workers: Auto Industry, Healthcare and Trade" July 25, 2008 · Ron Gettelfinger is the President of the United Auto Workers, UAW, and has been since June 2006. He addresses the members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland about the auto industry, healthcare and trade. He spoke to them on February 8, 2008. Gettelfinger is an outspoken advocate for national single-payer health care that would make healthcare accessible and affordable for every man, woman and child in the United States.
"Peacemaking: Moral and Policy Challenges for a New World" July 18, 2008 · This week's presentation is given by Gerard F. Powers,
Director of Policy Studies at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Powers is the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on January 4, 2008 about the central moral issues of the war in Iraq, the nature and extent of U.S. responsibilities to the Iraqi people and what the U.S. owes Iraq if we are to have moral clarity about when and how the U.S. exits Iraq.
"The State of Latino Education in South Texas: How can We Truly Make a Difference?" July 11, 2008 · The nonprofit San Antonio based organization, Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund hosted a panel discussion titled "The State of Latino Education in South Texas: How can We Truly Make a Difference?" Jaime Castillo, a columnist for the San Antonio Express-News moderated the discussion. On the panel are Dr. Paul Ruiz, a member fo the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Dr. Roberto Duron, Superintendent, San Antonio Independent School District, and Dr. Ana "Cha" Guzman, President of Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo Community College District in San Antonio. Beginning the program is Andria Macias-Castillo, Executive Director of Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund. The panel discussion was held on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word on June 25, 2008.
"Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation" June 27, 2008 · Steve Talbott is the President of the Brookings Institute, a position he assumed in 2002. Prior to that he founded the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. In this Newsmaker Hour, Talbott addresses members and guests of the City Club of Club of Cleveland on his latest book, titled the "Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation," in which he combines historical and political analysis with personal reflections on efforts to forge a peaceful community nations.
"I Was A Slave" June 20, 2008 · Donna Wyant Howell is a researcher and author, with an extensive career in communications, journalism and research. She was the invited guest speaker of the 2007-2008 St. Philip's College President's Lecture Speaker series in San Antonio. Ms. Howell spoke on June 19, 2008 as part of the Juneteenth events. The title of her presentation is "I Was A Slave", from a series of books she has began writing after reading slave narratives that were stored in W.P.A., Works Progress Administrative archives across the United States.
"Prospects for Reform in the Current Political Environment" June 13, 2008 · Sister Carol Keehan, President and CEO of Catholic Health Association of the United States was the featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour. Sister Keehan spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on May 16, 2008. She talks about the prospects for reform in the current political environment and the related challenges and opportunities as a new administration and Congress begin work in 2009.
"Impact of Migration Restrictions on Mexican and Cuban Communities in the U.S. and Overseas" June 6, 2008 · The Mexico Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Department of Political Science and Geography at UTSA hosted a panel discussion titled "Impact of Migration Restrictions on Mexican and Cuban Communities in the U.S. and Overseas". The event was held on April 11, 2008 at the UTSA downtown campus. On the panel were Dr. Katharine Donato, a professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University; Jorge Durand, an anthropology professor at the University of Guadalajara Mexico; and Dr. Sylvia Pedraza, a professor of sociology at the University of Michigan. Participating as a discussant was San Antonio Express-News editor Robert Rivard.
"The Future of Long Term Care in America" May 30, 2008 · Assistant Secretary for Aging in the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Josefina G. Carbonella addresses the City Club of Cleveland on this Newsmaker Hour. She spoke on May 9, 2008. The title of her presentation is "The Future of Long Term Care in America". Cleveland City Club President Lee Friedman introduces Secretary Carbonella.
"The China Diaries of President George H.W. Bush" May 23, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features Dr. Jeffrey Engle, assistant professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. He was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Dr. Engle's presentation is focused on his latest book titled "The China Diaries of President George H.W. Bush," which is a documentary record of President Bush's diplomatic work in and concerning China. Glen McTaggart, Vice-Chair of Programs for the World Affairs Council introduces Dr. Jeffrey Engle.
"How to Use the National Environmental Policy Act" May 16, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program features another speaker from the 2008 Transportation Choices Forum hosted by Bexar County, led by Precinct Four County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson. The speaker is Michael Replogle, Transportation Director of the Living Cities Program in the Office of Environment Defense in Washington, D.C. Commissioner Adkisson introduces Chris Riley, Mayor of the City of Leon Valley. The title of Mr. Replogle's address is "How to Use the National Environmental Policy Act to Effectively Examine Alternatives in Transportation Corridors."
The 2008 Transportation Choices Forum May 9, 2008 · The 2008 Transportation Choices Forum was held on March 28, 2008 at the International Center in downtown San Antonio and hosted by Bexar County, led by Precinct Four Commissioner Tommy Adkisson. Featured are presentations by Bill Barker, an urban transportation consultant; Lyndon Henry, data analyst with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin; Dr. Reid Ewing, Research Professor at the National Center for Smart Growth; and David Hitchcock, Director of Sustainable Transportation Programs at the Houston Area Research Center. Bill Barker Lyndon Henry Reid Ewing David Hitchcock
"Hispanic Research for You and Your Family" May 2, 2008 · The forum titled "Hispanic Research for You and Your Family" was hosted by the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists and held at Our Lady of the Lake University on April 12, 2008. The panel, addressing Latino issues, featured Federico Suberi, Director of Latinos and Media Project and a professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Texas State University in San Marcos; Dr. Liliana Oaks, Geriatric Coordinator of curriculum Development at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Karl Eschbach, Texas State Data Center Director at the University of Texas at San Antonio and associate professor for the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research at UTSA; Rodolfo Rosales, associate professor of Political Science at UTSA.
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"Blogging versus Journalism: Is the Line Blurring?" April 25, 2008 · Some of the biggest news stories have been broken in the past several years, not by the "usual" media organizations...but by bloggers! The question has been raised if breaking news or "scoops" has shifted to this new media? New York Times tech columnist, David Pogue, is the guest speaker at the Cleveland City Club. He spoke to the organization on November 30, 2007. His presentation is titled "Blogging versus Journalism: Is the Line Blurring?"
"The Media and the Election" April 18, 2008 · Senior Writer Ken Walsh, Chief White House correspondent for U.S. News and World Report magazine spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on April 10, 2008. His presentation is titled "The Media and the Election". Introducing Ken Walsh is World Affairs Council of San Antonio board of trustees chair elect, Pat Burr.
"U.S.-India Relations" April 11, 2008 · The World Affairs Council of San Antonio invited Ambassador Ronen Sen, the Indian ambassador to the United States to speak to their members and guests on the Indian - United States relationships and other issues facing India. Ambassador Sen spoke on March 7, 2008. Introducing Ambassador Sen is Kirk McDonald Chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Board of Trustees.
"The State of Latino Education" April 4, 2008 · Richard Fry, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate with the Pew Hispanic Research Center in Washington, D.C. He was the invited guest speaker of the Adelante: U.S. Education Leadership Fund. Adenlante is a national non-profit organization based in San Antonio whose mission is to try to increase the college graduation rates of Hispanics. Fry spoke on February 28, 2008. The title of his presentation is "The State of Latino Education." Adelante Executive Director Andria Macias-Castillo introduces Richard Fry. www.adelantefund.org
"Spain in the European Community: A Success Story" March 28, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour presentation feature two speakers. First, at a luncheon at which members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio joined The Friends of the Canary Islands, Consul General of Spain, Ambassador Miguel Angel Fernandez de Mazarambroz gave a presentation on February 29, 2008 titled "Spain in the European Community: A Success Story." Introducing the Ambassador is former San Antonio mayor, Henry Cisneros.
"Building a Movement" March 28, 2008 · Following the Ambassador's presentation is Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She is also daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Richards spoke on March 8 at the 70th annual conference of the ACLU of Texas meeting in San Antonio. Terri Burkes, ACLU of Texas Executive Director, introduces Cecile Richards whose presentation is title "Building a Movement."
"Rebuilding Our National Community" March 21, 2008 · U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy of the 1st District of Rhode Island is the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland on this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke on March 7, 2008. He was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1988 at the age of 21, and is currently serving in his seventh term as a member of the U.S. Congress. He addresses the audience about political leaders' need to return to progressive ideals in order to unify the nation and create a renewed sense of community in his presentation titled "Rebuilding Our National Community."
Texas Water Symposium: "Policy, Planning and Politics: Where Do We go from Here?" March 14, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features the fourth and final panel discussion of the Texa Water Symposium series. The project is a joint effort of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. It was recorded on March 6, 2008 in the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center on the campus of Schreiner University. The title of the panel discussion is, "Policy, Planning and Politics: Where Do We go from Here?". On the panel are Myron Hess, legal counsel and director of Texas Water Programs for the National Wildlife Federation Austin; Texas House of Representative for District 119, Robert Puente; and Laura Marbury, Senior Water Analyst for the Texas Office of Environmental Defense Land, Water and Wildlife Program. Moderating the discussion is Bill Jeffrey, a professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
“Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace” March 7, 2008 ·This Newsmaker Hour features the second speaker in the 2007 - 2008 Lin Great Speakers Series of St. Mary's University. The series is made possible from an endowment made possible by the widow of Shu Chi Lin, Mrs. Chang Li-Chiao and his son, Vincent Lin, in his memory. The theme of this year's series is "Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace". The guest speaker is Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington. Introducing Cardinal McCarrick is David Manuel, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at St. Mary's University here in San Antonio.
“Myths and Realities in the Globalization Debate” February 22, 2008(Repeated March 29) ·Vivek Wadhwa spoke to the City Club of Cleveland on January 28, 2008. He is the Wertheim Fellow, Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard University. The title of his presentation is "Myths and Realities in the Globalization Debate: Why Current U.S. Policies could be a Competitive Blunder."
“Philanthropic Support for UTHSC” February 15, 2008 ·President Dr. Francisco Cigarroa of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio delivers the annual State of the University address. The address was presented on January 29, 2008 at the UTHSC. Dr. Cigarroa touches on philanthropy, which the UTHSC raised more philanthropic support in 2007 than in any fiscal year in the University's history. He also talks about capital expansion, the acquisition of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center and future initiatives.
“Ex-Mex: From Migrant to Immigrant” February 8, 2008 ·The University of Texas at San Antonio's Mexico Center and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio co-hosted an event featuring former Foreign Minister of Mexico, Dr. Jorge Castaneda. He is currently the Global Distinguished Professor of Politics and Latin American Studies at New York University. He spoke at the UTSA downtown campus on January 29, 2008 on his latest book titled "Ex-Mex: From Migrant to Immigrant". A panel discussion followed his presentation. On the panel are Lionel Sosa, CEO and President of MATT.org; Raul Rodriguez, the Benson Chair of Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio; and Bob Rivard, editor of the San Antonio Expess-News. Opening the program is Dr. Harriett Romo, Director of the Mexico Center.
“Water Conservation: Taking Action for Your Children's Children” February 1, 2008 · This is the third in a series of panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium, a project is a partnership of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. On the panel are John Sutton, with the Texas Water Development Board; Dr. Ken Kramer, Director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club; Karen Guz, Director of Conservation for the San Antonio Water System and Billy Kniffen, County extension agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Menard County. The event was held on January 24, 2008 on the Texas Tech University at Junction campus. Moderating the discussion and introducing the panel members is Bill Jeffrey, a professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
"Education for the 21st Century” January 25, 2008 ·This Newsmaker Hour features former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala. She was the invited guest speaker of the Cleveland City Club. She spoke on December 21, 2007. She is currently the President of the University of Miami in Florida. She is regarded as a leading scholar on the political economy of state and local government. Her presentation is titled "Education for the 21st Century". Introducing Donna Shalala is City Club President Lee Friedman.
Dr. Harry Harding, Director of Research and Analysis of the Eurasia Group January 18, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour is another in a series of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Distinguished Lecture Series speakers. Dr. Harding spoke on January 10, 2008. The topic of discussion is China, and the invited guest speaker is Dr. Harry Harding. Dr. Harding is the Director of Research and Analysis of the Eurasia Group. The Eurasia Group is a leading global political risk and consulting firm. Dr. Harding is also the author of several books on China including A Fragile Relationship: The United States and China Since 1972; China's Second Revolution: Reform After Mao and China's Foreign Relations in the 1980s. The title of his presentation is "Re-thinking China". Introducing Dr. Harry Harding is Kirk McDonald, Chair of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Board of Trustees.
Rabbi Jack Bemporad, D.D., Director of the Center for Interreligious Understanding January 11, 2008 · The theme for St. Mary's University's 2007-2008 Lin Great Speaker series is "Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace." The first of three invited guest speakers is Rabbi Jack Bemporad, D.D., Director of the Center for Interreligious Understanding and Professor of Interreligious Studies, Vatican's Angelicum University, Rome. Introducing Rabbi Bemporad is St. Mary's University Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Manuel.
State Senator Leticia Van de Putte & Nan Roman January 4, 2008 · Opening the program is Texas State Senator for the 26th District, Leticia Van de Putte. She was the opening speaker at the 2007 San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Summit held on November 14, 2007 on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. Following Senator Van de Putte is Nan Roman, Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. She was the keynote speaker at the first Issues on Profile luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Non-profit Council held at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio on October 17, 2007. Introducing Senator Van de Putte, whose presentation is titled "The Pharmaceutical Prescription and the Hispanic Community," is Lizette Andre, with Pfizer.
“A Walk Through China: Days in the Heartland of an Emerging Nation” December 28, 2007 · Alina Romanowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchange at the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs for the U. S. Department of State, is a featured speaker in the continuing Distinguished Speaker Series from the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of her presentation is "A Walk Through China: Days in the Heartland of an Emerging Nation." Introducing Ms. Romanowski is World Affairs Council board member Alice Carrington Foultz.
Panel discussion on the development of microfinance in the US December 21, 2007 · This week's program features the opening session of the first Summit on Microfinance in the United States held in the country. It was hosted by San Antonio based ACCION Texas, and held on November 6, 2007. The opening session was a panel discussion featuring expert panelists who have played a significant role in the development of microfinance in the United States. The panel members are Robert Annibale, Global Director of Microfinance for Citi; Lynda de la Vina, Dean of the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business; and Elaine Edgcomb, Director of FIELD, Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination at the Aspen Institute.
Summit on Microfinance in the United States December 14, 2007 · Federal Reserve System Chairman Ben Bernanke was the keynote speaker at the first ever conference on microfinancing in the United States. The Summit on Microfinance in the United States was held in San Antonio on November 6, 2007. The host organization is ACCION Texas, the largest microlender in the country and based in San Antonio. In addition to Chairman Bernanke's presentation, an interview with ACCION Texas President/CEO Janie Barrera and an interview with Robert Frank, author of the book Falling Behind: How Rising Inequality Harms the Middle Class are presented. Frank also co-author a book with Chairman Bernanke titled Principles of Economics.
DNA and Genetic Research Panel Discussion hosted by Ira Flatow November 30, 2007 · As part of Texas Public Radio's "DNA Files" series , NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Friday host Ira Flatow moderated a panel discussion on November 14, 2007 at the San Pedro Playhouse. The program covered the DNA research and genetic advancements currently done at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. On the panel are Dr. Sunil Ahuja, Dr. Paul Hasty and Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass at UTHSCSA and Dr. Matthew Dolan at San Antonio Military Medical Center at Wilford Hall Medical Center.
Mark Everson, president of the American Red Cross November 23, 2007 · The American Red Cross is a $3.2 billion agency providing almost half the nation's blood supply, responding to thousands of disasters each year, helping service men and women and their families, training millions of people in lifesaving skills and relying on the donation of time, money and blood to do its work. Heading this organization is Mark Everson, President and CEO since May 2007. He spoke to a City Club of Cleveland luncheon audience on October 19, 2007 about his focus on the management and mission of the American Red Cross to strengthen its capacity to help.
Texas Water Symposium - “H2O: The Science of Water Issues” November 16, 2007 · This is the second of four panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium. The symposium is a joint project of Schriener University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, Texas and Texas Public Radio. The event was held on November 7, 2007 in the ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. On the panel are Tom Arsuffi, Ph.D., Director, Llano River Field Stattion Texas Tech University Center at Junction Texas; Ken Rainwater, Ph.D. Water Resource Center Director and professor of Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University; Kirk WineMiller, Ph.D., Section of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University; and George Ward, Ph.D., Research Scientist and Associate Director of the Center for Research in Water Resources at the University of Texas. Moderating the discussion and opening the program is Bill Jeffrey, professor at Texas Tech Law School in Lubbock.
Next TWS panel discussion is titled: "Conservation: Taking Action for Your Children's Future." It will be held at the Dining Hall of the Texas Tech University Center at Junction, Texas on January 24, 2008. The program begins at 7 p.m. The final panel discussion of the Texas Water Symposium will be held on March 6, 2008 at the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center at the campus of Schreiner University in Kerrville beginning at 7 p.m. For more information or to submit questions for the panelists, visit www.schreiner.edu/water
“Leadership in the Oval Office and the Washington, D.C You're Not Hearing About” November 9, 2007 · Award-winning author and historian Michael Beschloss spoke at Trinity University in San Antonio on November 6, 2007. He is the first guest speaker of Trinity's 2007-2008 Distinguished Lecture Series made possible by an endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of San Antonio. His latest book is titled Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989. Trinity University President John Brazil introduces Michael Beschloss whose presentation is titled "Leadership in the Oval Office and the Washington, D.C You're Not Hearing About."
“The Cristo Rey Story: Our Programs, Our Schools, Our Contribution”
October 19, 2007 · On October 5, 2007, Reverend John Foley, President of Cristor Rey Network, a national association of 12 high schools that provide quality, spoke to members of the City Club of Cleveland. Father Foley is a native of Chicago and entered the society of Jesus in 1954. He assumed the presidency of Cristo Rey Network and is responsible for managing its day-to-date programs and activities. "The Cristo Rey Story: Our Programs, Our Schools, Our Contribution" is the title of his presentation.
John Quinones, ABC News Primetime co-anchor October 12, 2007 ·
San Antonio native and ABC News Primetime co-anchor, John Quinones was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. His presentation was titled "20/20 Vision of Hispanic America." He spoke on September 20, 2007 as Hispanic Heritage Month began. Quinones has won six Emmy Awards, including his coverage of the Congo's virgin rainforest which also won the Ark Trust Wildlife Award.
Texas Water Symposium - “More Precious than Gold” October 5, 2007 · The Texas Water Symposium is a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. This is the first of a series of four panel discussions addressing water issues in the San Antonio and Hill Country area titled More Precious than Gold: The ethical, economic, legal and environmental implications of supplying 40 million people with water by 2050. On today’s panel are: Joe Beal, General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA); Bill West, General Manager of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA); and Robert Potts, former General Manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and current President of the Dixon Water Foundation. Moderating the panel discussion is Bill Jeffrey, Professor at Texas Tech University Law School. Opening the event is Dr. Tim Summerlin, President of Schreiner University. For more information about the Texas Water Symposium and to submit questions visit: www.schreiner.edu/water
“Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership in a Changing Democracy” September 28, 2007 · Speaking to the members and guests at the City Club of Cleveland luncheon on September 21, 2007 was Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. She is President of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tatum is a scholar, teacher, author, administrator and race relations expert. Her books are Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and Assimilation Blues: Black Families in a White Community. The title of her presentation is “In Search of Wisdom: Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership in a Changing Democracy.”
Analysis of Felipe Calderon's first year in office September 21, 2007 · Two speakers give their analysis of the first year of Mexican President Felipe Calderon's term to the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on September 17, 2007. Raul Rodriguez, a World Affairs Council of San Antonio board trustee and the Benson Chair in Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, makes some opening remarks before introducing the speakers: Roger Wallace, Co-Chair of the Woodrow Wilson Mexico Institute Advisory Board and Roberto Newell, CEO of the Mexico Institute for Competitiveness, an independent think tank dedicated to enhance the competitiveness of Mexico within a globalized economy.
Analysis of the 2008 Presidential, Senate and House Races September 14, 2007 · Charles E. Cook, Jr. is the publisher of "The Cook Political Report," an online analysis of electoral politics. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on September 7, 2007 with an analysis of the 2008 presidential, Senate and House races.
Excellence in Military Ethics September 7, 2007 · Lieutenant General Franklin J. Hagenbeck, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy West Point, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on August 31, 2007. Lt. Gen. Hagenbeck talks about West Point's role as a preeminent leadership development institution through its Center for Excellence in Professional Military Ethics.
Young Women in Math and Science August 31, 2007 · Dr. Ruth J. Simmons was sworn in as the 18th President of Brown University on July 3, 2001. She is a native Texan and a 1967 graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans. She received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in Romance Languages and Literatures in 1973. She believes in the power of education to transform lives. She talks about promoting young women in the fields of math and science to members and guests at a City Club of Cleveland luncheon.
Consumer Credit and Debt August 24, 2007 · Robert D. Manning, Ph.D. is a research professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of its Center for Consumer Financial Services and author of the book Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's Addiction to Credit. His research has influenced public policy debate in the United States, Canada, the U.K. Korea and Australia. Speaking before the City Club of Cleveland on February 9, 2007, he talks about the economic, political and cultural impacts of the global expansion of consumer credit and debt. This program originally aired on July 6, 2007.
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) August 17, 2007 · Memebers of the medical humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders visited San Antonio in March 2007. At an event open to the public at the Buena Vista Theatre Building at the downtown campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio, a MSF panel talked about the challenges of reaching people caught in conflict, treating malnutrition and responding to epidemics. Texas Public Radio's news director, David Martin Davies, was the moderator.
Bioscience and Healthcare Industry in San Antonio August 10, 2007 · San Antonio's bioscience and healthcare industry has been expanding during the past several years that it has become a dominant force in the city's economy. The industry has an annual economic impact of more than 14-billion dollars. Ann Stevens is President of BioMed SA an organization charged with promoting San Antonio's biomedical assets. Stevens spoke to a luncheon audience of the Association for Corporate Growth Central Texas on July 31, 2007. Roy Graham, ACG Central Texas' President opened the program.
Related links: BioMed SA publishes on its website lists of healthcare service providers, biomedical reseach organizations, healthcare professions educational institutions and bioscience firms. Association for Corporate Growth Central Texas
“The Role of Women and the Issues Affecting Women” August 10, 2007 · The July monthly meeting of the San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce invited representatives of the San Antonio City Council to address the organization on July 25, 2007 on the topic "The Role of Women and the Issues Affecting Women in the New Term." City council District 5 representative Loudres Galvan, District 6 representative Delicia Herrera and District 7 representative Justine Rodriguez spoke to the organization. Mary Lynn Barnard, a SAWCC board member was the moderator.
Data Security and Identity Theft August 3, 2007 · William E. Kovacic is the Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. He has held that position since January 2006. Prior to joining the FTC in 2006, he was the E.K. Gubin Professor of Government Contracts Law at George Washington University Law School. He addressed members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 20, 2007. He speaks about data security and identity theft and the challenges of a major agency to keep up with rapidly changing technology.
Cecile Richards, President Planned Parenthood Federation of America July 27, 2007 · Cecile Richards has been a lifelong advocate for reproductive freedom and social justice. The daughter of the late Governor Ann Richards, Cecile served as deputy chief of staff for House member and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. She played a key role in Pelosi's election as the first female Democratic leader of the House of Representatives. In addressing the members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 13, 2007, she discusses how Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will mobilize their grassroots network and expand their political reach during the next 18 months to elect a pro-choice president in 2008.
“Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady” July 13, 2007 · This special one-hour radio
documentary features never-before-released archive audio, gleaned from thousands of hours of recordings housed at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, period news broadcasts, private conversations with Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the words of Lady Bird Johnson. Producer Joe Bevilacqua spent nearly five months listening to the rare tapes and traveled to Washington, D.C. to interview Mrs. Johnson's colleagues and friends.
Consumer Credit and Debt July 6, 2007 · Robert D. Manning, Ph.D. is a research professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of its Center for Consumer Financial Services and author of the book Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's Addiction to Credit. His research has influenced public policy debate in the United States, Canada, the U.K. Korea and Australia. Speaking before the City Club of Cleveland on February 9, 2007, he talks about the economic, political and cultural impacts of the global expansion of consumer credit and debt.
“The War on Human Rights” June 29, 2007 · Larry Cox is the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on December 8, 2006, two days before the 58th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document is the foundation of the global movement for human rights and contributes to the protection and liberation of millions of people around the world. The title of Cox's presentation is "The War on Human Rights," as many see the war on terror increasingly becoming a war on human rights, providing cover and sanction for repressive governments around the world.
“Using Diversity to Drive Business” June 22, 2007 · Luke Visconti is a partner and co-founder of the magazine Diversity Inc. Visconti was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland on June 1, 2007. He developed and directs the methodology for the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity Inc. The title of his presentation is "Using Diversity to Drive Business."
“Who's Wanted? Getting Legal - A CNC Special on Immigration” June 15, 2007 · President Bush has promised immigration reform for the past six years. He has one more shot, and Congress is bitterly divided over the issue. As the
2008 campaign heats up, Capitol News Connection assesses the mood for change on Capitol Hill and whether party leaders can find consensus on meaningful immigration reform. The big roadblock has been how to deal with the 10-12 million illegal immigrants already living and working in the United States.
“The Pillars of American Competitiveness” June 8, 2007 · On April 27, 2007 United States Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez spoke to the City Club of Cleveland. Known as the voice of business in government, Secretary Gutierrez talks about igniting America's entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring the workforce of the future and creating an export culture. Gutierrez oversees a Cabinet agency with more than 38,000 workers and a budget of $6.5 billion. The title of his presentation is “The Pillars of American Competitiveness.”
“How Today's Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing their Way” June 1, 2007 · Kathleen Kennedy Townsend was Maryland's first Lieutenant Governor. She is the eldest child of the late Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. She talked on April 6, 2007 to the City Club of Cleveland about her latest book Failing America's Faithful: How Today's Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing their Way. In the book, she recounts her father's struggle to realize the goals of improving the world by helping the poor and starving amidst the turmoil of the 1960s.
General Barry McCaffrey May 24, 2007 · General Barry McCaffrey, former director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy under President Clinton, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on May 16, 2007 about the need to return of a strong federal drug policy. Also on this program, a presentation given by Christi Martin, Senior Program Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She was the featured guest speaker at the Communities in School of San Antonio 2007 Gala luncheon.
“United States and Central American Relations: Building on the Partnership” May 18, 2007 · Honduran Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Roberto Flores-Bermudez, spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio at a luncheon on May 1, 2007. The title of his presentation is “United States and Central American Relations: Building on the Partnership.” Introducing the Ambassador is Glenn MacTaggart, a board member of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns May 11, 2007 · Although he has been making documentary films for more than thirty years, Ken Burns became a household name after his most notable production, the mini-series "The Civil War." He is an Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee, and received an Emmy for this documentaries "The Civil War" in 1990, "Baseball" in 1994 and "Jazz" in 2001. His newest film, which PBS television will air in September, is titled "The War", about the sacrifices Americans in several communities gave during World War II. Burns has received criticism from Latino organizations because the film lacks any mention of the sacrifices and contributions made by minorities. Burns speaks at the City Club of Cleveland.
“Cinco de Mayo Special” May 4, 2007 · This special program on Mexico from the World Vision Report focuses on how tourists can visit Mexico in a way that helps its economy...to the obligation of immigrants returning home to help their village...to a plate full of tasty insects...to air-dropping water bottles for dehydrated people crossing the border...to risking life and limb jumping on a train...plus, music from Lila Downs. This Cinco de Mayo special is an exploration of the culture, customs, and music of our neighbor to the south.
Iraqi Oil for Food Program April 27, 2007 · Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul A. Volcker spoke at the City Club of Cleveland on April 13, 2007. He was chairman during the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan administrations. Under his leadership, the Federal Reserve was largely credited for ending the United States' stagflation crisis of the 1970's by limiting the growth of the money supply. Volcker talks about his investigation into the Iraqi Oil for Food program.
Bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico April 20, 2007 · The Council of American Ambassadors, based in Washington D.C. met in San Antonio on April 10, 2007. Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, was in San Antonio to participate in a number of events sponsored by the CAA. One of those events included a luncheon in cooperation with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. At the luncheon, Ambassador Sarukhan was the guest speaker where he spoke about the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico.
“First Amendment in Times of War and Peril: Is the Media Picking the Wrong Battles?” April 20, 2007 · The American Bar Association's Section of Litigation annual conference plenary program on Friday, April 13 featured a panel discussion titled “First Amendment in Times of War and Peril: Is the Media Picking the Wrong Battles?” Moderating the discussion is Dori Ann Hanswirth with the firm Hogan and Hartson, LLP in New York City. On the panel are Professor Geoffrey Stone of the University of Chicago School of Law and John Donnellan, Senior Counsel for the Hearst Corporation. Read the transcript of Congressman Silvestre Reyes' speech.
“The Enron Case” April 13, 2007 · The American Bar Association's Litigation Section held their annual Spring meeting in San Antonio April 11-14, 2007. One of the sessions included a panel discussion comprised of three of the attorneys who were involved in what was seen as "the Case of the Century", the case U.S. vs. Skilling and Lay or more commonly called "The Enron Case." On the panel were Bruce Collins, defense attorney for Ken Lay, Chairman of Enron who died at the age of 64 in 2006 and was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy and fraud; Daniel Petrocelli, defense attorney for Jeffrey Skilling who was sentenced to 24 years, four months in prison after also being found guilty of conspiracy and fraud. The Government's prosecuting attorney on the panel was Kathryn Ruemmler. The panel discussion was held on April 12, 2007. Chair of the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association, Kim Askew who is a partner with the law firm of Hugh Luce, LLP in Dallas, moderates the discussion.
“The Good News about Global Warming” April 6, 2007 · Steve Curwood is the host and executive producer of the environmental program Living on Earth from Public Radio International. He was the invited guest speaker of the 2006-2007 President's Lecture Series of St. Philip's College in San Antonio on March 20, 2007. St. Philip's College President Dr. Adena Williams Loston makes some opening remarks and introduces Steve Curwood.
Carlos M. Gutierrez, secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce March 30, 2007 · Carlos M. Gutierrez is the 35th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, overseeing a diverse Cabinet agency of 38,000 workers and a $6.5 billion budget. The Commerce Department focuses on promoting American business at home and aboard. Secretary Gutierrez was an invited guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America in San Antonio March 21-24th.
Mary Peters, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation March 30, 2007 · Mary Peters is the 15th secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. She was nominated by President George W. Bush on September 5, 2006, and confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. She is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system while leading an agency with almost 60,000 employees and a budget of $61.6 billion overseeing air, maritime and surface transportation missions. Secretary Peters was an invited guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America in San Antonio March 21-24th.
“Economic impact of Fiesta on non-profit organizations” March 30, 2007 · Gloria Ray is with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and was President of the Fiesta Commission in 2001. She spoke to members and guests at a San Antonio Business and Economics Society luncheon about Fiesta Week and its economic impact on non-profit and charitable organizations during the 10-day celebration.
“Leadership in Local Community Development” March 23, 2007 · The African American Community History Project focused on economic development on Saturday, February 17, 2007 during the three day "The Commerce of Culture" program. Dr. Lloyd Blanchard was the invited luncheon speaker who addressed the issue of "Leadership in Local Community Development." Dr. Blanchard is a native of San Antonio and has worked in a number of government departments including the Office of Management and Budget and the Small Business Administration. A nationally recognized expert in neighborhood economic development issues, Dr. Blanchard is currently the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor at Louisiana State University.
“Economic development of San Antonio's east side” March 16, 2007 · The African American Community History Project is a collaboration between the Ella Austin Community Center, Dignowity Neighborhood Association, the UTSA Political Science Department and the History and Urban Studies Department at Trinity University. On this Newsmaker Hour program, a panel comprised of Richard Lewis, sociology professor at UTSA; Eddie Harris, owner of Harris Flowers; Chuck Andrews, former Vice President of Sutton Broadcasting; and Derek Miles, doctoral candidate at the University of the Incarnate Word discuss economic development of San Antonio's historic east side. In addition, Assistant Professor of History Carey Latimore at Trinity University begins the program by giving a presentation focusing on the economic development of the African American community and San Antonio's east side.
“Why Jihad Went Global” March 9, 2007 · Dr. Fawaz Gerges addressed members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on February 28, 2007. Dr. Gerges is the Christian A. Johnson Chair in International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies at Sarah Lawrence College located just north of New York City. He is a senior analyst and regular commentator for ABC News and National Public Radio's Morning Edition. He has appeared in many television and radio networks around the world including CNN, CBS, the BBC and Al-Jazeera. He is the author of Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy and The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global.
“Nature-Deficit Disorder” March 2, 2007 · Richard Louv, author and journalist on family, nature and community, speaks about his most recent book titled Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. In the book, Louv argues that the increased emphasis on technology and structured play has “de-natured” today’s children and calls for a return to an awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. Louv sees the restorative power of nature and provides many ideas for change. He is an advisor to the Ford Foundation’s Leadership for a Changing World award program and the Scientific Council on the Developing Child. He is also a visiting scholar at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. He is a founder of Connect for Kids, the largest child advocacy site on the web. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs including National Public Radio’s Morning Edition and Talk of the Nation, Good Morning America, The Morning Show on CBS and on the Newshour with Jim Lehrer on PBS to name a few. The United Nations commissioned his monograph on fatherhood for the U. N. Year of the Child.
“Islam” February 23, 2007 · Colonel W. Patrick Lang is a retired senior military intelligence officer. He spoke on February 6, 2007 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio on Islam. He was the invited guest speaker of the University's Graduate International Relations Program and the Fund for Judaeo-Christian studies. He was the first director of the Defense Human Intelligence Service within the Defense Intelligence Agency. Col. Lang was also the first professor of Arabic language at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
“The Four Magic Words” February 9, 2007 · Bruce S. Gordon is the invited guest speaker from the City Club of Cleveland. Mr. Gordon is the President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the NAACP. He became head of the NAACP on August 1, 2005. He spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on January 26, 2007.
“Hope versus Fear: The Middle East in a Global Context” January 26, 2007 · David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, spoke to an audience attending a luncheon hosted by the City Club of Cleveland on December 15, 2006, the beginning of Hanukkah. He is the author of six books including The Jewish World, Entering a New Culture, and In the Trenches.
“The Middle East: A French Perspective” January 19, 2007 · The French Ambassador to the United States, his Excellency Jean David-Levitte was in San Antonio on January 18, 2007. He spoke at the Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio on the topic “The Middle East: A French Perspective.” In his presentation, the Ambassador touches on the reasons France will not send troops to take part in the Iraq War, why the French government saw the situation as potentially dangerous one and how even after this current riff between the United States and French governments, their relationship will continue to be a strong one because of their shared history.
“Puerto Rico: The Unspoken Challenge to the United States” January 12, 2007 · Dr. Efrén Rivera Ramos is the Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. He was the invited speaker of the City Club of Cleveland on November 17, 2006. Mr. Ramos has written extensively on the constitutional and political relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico, including an influential book entitled The Legal Construction of Identity: The Judicial and Social Legacy of American Colonialism in Puerto Rico.
“The U.N. in a Changing World” January 5, 2007 · Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation and Better World Fund, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on December 1, 2006. The UN Foundation and Better World Fund were founded in 1998 through a financial commitment from R.E. Turner to support and strengthen the work of the United Nations.
“The Life of Gerald R. Ford” December 29, 2006 · From Watergate, Richard Nixon's pardon, and his rise to presidency, to biographical information and childhood anecdotes, to Vietnam and the 1976 election with Ronald Reagan, NPR's Linda Wertheimer hosts this special one-hour tribute to President Ford's legacy.
One Woman's Odyssey to Rescue Africa's Children December 22, 2006 · December 1st was designated as World AIDS Day. In observance of that day, the City Club of Cleveland invited author Melissa Fay Greene to talk about her latest book titled There Is No Me Without You: One Woman's Odyssey to Rescue Africa's Children. In 2005, Ethiopia counted among its population 1.5 million orphans. Officials estimate some 12 million children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS in all of sub-Sahara Africa. In her book, she tells the story of the AIDS crisis in Africa. Ms. Greene's other books are The Temple Bombing and Praying for Sheetrock: A Work of Nonfiction.
Dr. Michael Porter on "The Competitiveness Advantage of Texas" December 15, 2006 · Dr. Michael Porter is the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard University's Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness and spoke to the audience attending the Texas Lyceum Public Conference in San Antonio on November 13-14, 2006. His ideas on strategy have become the foundation for the required strategy course at the Harvard Business School. The title of Porter's presentation is "The Competitiveness Advantage of Texas." Download the PowerPoint presentation which accompanies his talk.
Dr. Richard Fisher, President/CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas December 8, 2006 · Dr. Richard Fisher assumed the position of President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on April 4, 2005. As President and CEO, he serves as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Federal's principal monetary policymaking group. He spoke to attendees at the 2006 Texas Lyceum Public Conference in San Antonio on November 13, 2006.
Dr. Ray Perryman, Founder/President of the Perryman Group December 8, 2006 · Dr. Ray Perryman is founder and President of the Perryman Group, an economic research and analysis firm based in Waco, Texas. His firm engages in a broad range of complex projects for major corporate and governmental interests. He has authored several books and more than 350 academic papers along with more than 1800 trade articles. Texas Monthly has called him "the most quoted man in Texas." He spoke at the Texas Lyceum Public Conference in San Antonio on November 14, 2006.
David Dewhurst, Lt. Governor of Texas December 8, 2006 · David Dewhurst was elected Texas' Lt. Governor in 2002. He served as Texas Land Commissioner from 1999-2003. He addressed the attendees of the 2006 Texas Lyceum Public Conference on November 13, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Cyndi Taylor Krier, Vice-Chair, University of Texas System Board of Regents December 8, 2006 · Cyndi Taylor Krier, Vice-Chair, University of Texas System Board of Regents, addressed the attendees of the 2006 Texas Lyceum Public Conference on November 14, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Her speech was titled "The New Economic Development Role of Higher Education."
Rick Perry, Governor of Texas December 8, 2006 · Rick Perry is Texas' 47th governor and the first Texas A&M graduate to occupy the Texas Governor's Mansion. He has held elected office for nearly two decades, holding positions as state representative, commissioner of agriculture, lieutenant governor and now governor. Governor Perry addressed the attendees of the 2006 Texas Lyceum Public Conference on November 14, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Panel Discussion: “Stimulating Innovation” December 8, 2006 · David Gibson and Meg Wilson moderated the panel discussion. Gibson is Associate Director and Nadya Kozmetsky Scott Centennial Fellow, IC2 (I-C Squared), the University of Texas at Austin. Wilson teaches in IC2's Executive M.S. in Science and Technology Commercialization, UT-Austin. Participating on the panel are: Issac Barchas, Executive Director of ATI (Austin Technology Incubator); Dr. Juliet V. Garcia, President of UTB/TSC (University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College); and David Smith, Vice President, Technology Futures, Inc.
Rebuilding Lives in Afghanistan December 1, 2006 · The featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour is former National Public Radio reporter Sarah Chayes. She left NPR to help start and oversee a non-profit organization called Afghans for Civil Society. While no longer involved with the organization, she still is working to help Afghans she befriended rebuild their lives. Chayes is the author of The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban and spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on November 1, 2006. Making some opening remarks and introducing Sarah Chayes is Raul Rodriguez, Chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio board of trustees.
“What Universities are Good For”
Richard H. Brodhead, President of Duke University, was the guest speaker at the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on November 10, 2006 on the topic "What Universities are Good For." On July 1, 2004 Brodhead became the ninth president of Duke University. November 24, 2006
“Perspectives on U.S. - Mexico Relations”
Mexico's Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Enrique Berruga and Stanford University's professor emeritus Dr. Clark Reynolds were the invited guest speakers of the University of Texas at San Antonio's Mexico Center's seminar titled "Perspectives on U.S. - Mexico Relations" on October 31, 2006. Also on the panel were San Antonio Express-News editor Robert Rivard and Mauricio Gonzalez, Editorialist for Periodico Reforma. Their comments, which weren't broadcast, can be heard on this website version. November 17, 2006
“Business China 2006: Unlocking Trade Opportunities for Texas Businesses”
San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger and Hwa Jingzhou, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Houston are featured on this program. Mayor Hardberger and the Consul General spoke on October 24, 2006 at a seminar titled “Business China 2006: Unlocking Trade Opportunities for Texas Businesses” co-hosted by the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio and the UTSA International Trade Center. November 17, 2006
The World War I Living History Project
This week in the Newsmaker Hour time slot, we present a special Veterans Day program. In 1917-1918, 4.5 million Americans served in World War I. Of that number only 14 remain. The World War I Living History Project honors the sacrifices and contributions of America's last surviving WWI veterans. The producers have travelled the country in search of the men and women who made the world (in President Wilson's words) "safe for democracy." Twelve of these veterans, aged 105 to 115, share their reminiscences, humor and wit on a two-hour radio special hosted by award-winning CBS anchor Walter Cronkite.
Gloria Steinem speaking at San Antonio College
Writer, lecturer, magazine editor and feminist activist Gloria Steinem spoke to an audience at San Antonio College's McAllister Auditorium on September 21, 2006. Steinem was in San Antonio to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the San Antonio College Women's Center. Her books include Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem, and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions. She is currently working on a book titled Road to the Heart: America As if Everybody Mattered. November 3, 2006
US foreign policy and how the elections will impact foreign policy
This program featured David Gergen, currently a professor of public service at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and editor-at-large for the magazine U.S.News and World Report. He spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 17, 2006. Prior to working for the magazine and as professor, David Gergen worked for four presidents. He was an advisor to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford; communications director for Ronald Reagan and served as counselor to President Bill Clinton. From this unique bird’s eye view of behind the scenes observation of the workings of Presidents of both parties Mr. Gergen published a book in 2000 titled Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton. With the November elections a little more than a week away, David Gergen shares his assessment of U-S foreign policy during Bush’s second administration and addresses the prevailing political climate, and what impact next month’s elections could have on U-S foreign policy. October 27, 2006
“Can Hope Prosper After Genocide”
Former Senator and Ambassador to Burundi and Botswana Bob Krueger spoke on September 21, 2006 as part of Travis Park Methodist Church's Justice In Action series in San Antonio. Bob Krueger, a native of New Braunfels, Texas was Ambassador to Burundi from 1994-1996, then named Ambassador to Botswana from 1996-2000. He is currently a distinguished visiting professor at Texas State University and the University of Texas. October 13, 2006
Ambassadors Roundtable Panel Discussion
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio initiated its inaugural Ambassadors Roundtable Panel Discussion. The topic of discussion was Central America. The luncheon was held on September 21, 2006. Glen MacTaggart, a board member of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio makes some opening remarks before introducing the panel members. On the panel were former Ambassador to Honduras, Crescencio Arcos who is currently the Assistant Secretary of International Affairs in the Department of Homeland Security; James Cregan, a former Foreign Service Diplomat and Ambassador to Honduras as well; and Dan Johnson, former Ambassador to Suriname. September 29, 2006
The Code Red Report
The Code Red report is a study on the health care conditions of the State of Texas with a list of recommendations by a task force comprised by a non-partisan group of individuals including small and large business employers, hospital and medical school officials, health policy experts and community and business leaders. The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held its 2006 Health Care Summit on September 7, 2006. A panel made up of San Antonio area health and community leaders discussed the recommendations in the Code Red report. The panel discussion is moderated by Dianna Burns-Bank, President of the Bexar County Medical Society. On the panel are John Hornbeck, President and CEO, Methodist Health System; George Hernandez, President and CEO, University Health System; Dr. Fernando Guerra, Director, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and Joe Krier, President and CEO, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Following the panel discussion is Neal Lane, Chair of the Task Force on Access to Health Care in Texas. The complete Code Red report can be found at www.coderedtexas.orgSeptember 22, 2006
Military Medicine in San Antonio
Brigadier General Dr. David Young, commander of the 59th Medical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's 2006 Healthcare Summit held on September 13, 2006. The title of General Young's presentation is "Military Medicine in San Antonio." September 15, 2006
3rd Annual State of Toyota Report
The date for the first Toyota Tundra truck to roll off the San Antonio's Toyota manufacturing plant assembly line nears, Toyota Motors Manufacturing Texas, Inc. President Hidehiko "T.J." Tajima gives an update on the plant's progress at the "3rd Annual State of Toyota" report at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce business luncheon on September 13, 2006. September 15, 2006
Israel and Lebanon
Ambassador Clovis Maksoud is Director of the Center for the Global South at American University in Washington, D.C. In addition to being a professor of International Law at American University, he is also an attorney, a journalist and a diplomat. He is part of the United Nations Development Programs Advisory Board for the Arab Human Development Reports. He is the author of numerous articles, including books on the Middle East, among them: The Meaning of Non Alignment, The Crisis of the Arab Left and The Arab Image. Ambassador Clovis Maksoud spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on August 11, 2006 discussing the situation between Israel and Lebanon. September 1, 2006
Climate Change: From Risk to Opportunity, A Change in Perspective
The Newsmaker Hour for August 25 features Eileen Claussen, President of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. She spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on March 16, 2006. Her presentation is titled "Climate Change: From Risk to Opportunity, A Change in Perspective." August 25, 2006
Reforming the Guest Worker Program
The Free Trade Alliance San Antonio held a immigration forum titled "U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Immigration Forum" on June 1-2, 2006. This program features the panel discussion titled "Reforming the Guest Worker Program." On the panel are: Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Director of Government Relations, American Nursery and Landscaping Association; Angelo Amador, Director of Immigration Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and Ray Prewett, President, Texas Citrus Mutual. San Antonio City Councilman Richard Perez, a qualified individual to moderate the panel discussion as he oversees his family's landscaping business when not tending to city council matters. He hires immigrants as part of his work staff. August 18, 2006
“Mexico: Getting to Know the Neighbors”
Reporter and public television anchor Ray Suarez travels to Mexico City to explore residents’ attitudes toward the United States and key issues that link the two countries, including immigration, free trade, and the war on drugs. The program also reviews the history of U.S.-Mexico relations, from the raids of Pancho Villa to the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and looks back at the controversial Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. August 11, 2006
Citadel of Free Speech Award Presentation
Ambassador Andrew Young, Principal and Chairman of GoodWorks International, was awarded the City Club of Cleveland's Citadel of Free Speech Award. The award, given on June 1, 2006, recognizes and honors an individual or organization who has made a significant contribution to the advancement, protection or promotion of free speech. August 4, 2006
Middle East Security
This was a timely presentation considering the conflict on the border of Israel and Lebanon. The guest speaker is retired Lieutenant General Moshe Ya'slon, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland about the security situation in the Middle East and his concerns about Iran's nuclear program. July 28, 2006
Current Atmosphere in Southeastern Europe
Discussing the current political, social and economic atmosphere in Southeastern Europe is the focus of the presentation by the Ambassador of Slovenia to the United States, Samual Zborgar. He spoke on July 7, 2006 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. July 21, 2006
Terrorism and Homegrown Terrorists
Federal Bureau of Investigations Director Robert S. Muellar, III is the featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour. The focus of his presentation is on terrorism and the emerging threat of homegrown terrorists. He spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on June 23, 2006. July 14, 2006
Returning the GOP to its Roots
This program featured former New Jersey governor and administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Christine Todd Whitman. In 2005, her book It's My Party, Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America was published. She spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on June 16, 2006 about her work to create a movement of moderates to become activists and return the Republican Party to its traditionalist centrists roots. July 7, 2006
How do We Create a System that Encourages Circularity
Robbie Greenblum, an immigration attorney in San Antonio, moderated a panel during the "U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Immigration Forum" hosted by the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio held on June 1, 2006. The topic of discussion was "How do We Create a System that Encourages Circularity". On the panel are Marshall Fitz, Director of Advocacy, American Immigration Lawyers Association; Lee J. Teran, Director, Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio; Gustavo Mohar, former Chief Negotiator for International Migration at the Mexican Foreign Ministry. June 30, 2006
How Patriotism and Politics are Clouding the Immigration Debate
From the Bilateral Immigration Forum hosted by the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio on June 1, Dennis Nixon, CEO and President of International Bank of Commerce and Chairman of International Bancshares Corporation delivers a presentation titled "In the Name of Security: How Patriotism and Politics are Clouding the Immigration Debate." June 23, 2006
Senator John Cornyn at the Bilateral Immigration Forum
The Free Trade Alliance San Antonio hosted a Bilateral Immigration Forum on June 1-2, 2006 to give policy and law makers from both the United States and Mexico an opportunity to present and discuss solutions to the immigration debate. This program features Texas Senator John Cornyn who was the invited luncheon speaker. Senator Cornyn chairs the Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship and will a member of the congressional conference committee which will try to bridge the differences in the House of Representatives and Senate versions of their respective immigration bills to come up with one immigration bill. June 16, 2006
Law Day
In observance of Law Day on May 5, 2006, the City Club of Cleveland invited guest speaker was May Jo White. Today she is the chair of the 22-lawyer litigation group Debevois and Plimpton LLP in New York City. Prior to that position she was the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1993-2002. She was the first woman to serve in this position, which is recognized as the premier US attorney's office in the United States. June 2, 2006
7th Annual Congressional Free Trade Forum The Free Trade Alliance San Antonio hosted its seventh annual Congressional Free Trade Forum "A View from Capital Hill." The Free Trade Alliance San Antonio invites the Bexar County congressional representatives to talk about important trade related issues important to their constituents in the San Antonio and South Texas area. Three of four Bexar County congressmen were in attendance at the event held on May 11, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Lamar Smith representing the 20th Congressional District, 21st Congressional District representative Charlie Gonzalez and 28th Congressional District representative Henry Cuellar spoke to those in attendance on issues such as immigration reform and multi-lateral trade agreements. Representative for the 23rd Congressional District, Henry Bonilla did not attend. May 26, 2006
Issues facing Mexico: Free Trade, Immigration & Elections This program features two prominent individuals from Mexico. Former Mexico City mayor and founder of the PRD, Party of the Democratic Revolution, Cuauhtemoc Cardenas spoke on May 11, 2006 at a luncheon at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. The event was part of the University's 125th year. Mr. Cardenas spoke on various issues facing Mexico, among them the July 2006 Mexican presidential elections, immigration and free trade. Also on the program was Eugenio Clariond Reyes, CEO of Grupo ISMA, one of Mexico's leading diversified industrial companies with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Mexico, the United States, Spain and throughout Central and South America. Mr. Clariond spoke primarily on NAFTA and free trade. May 19, 2006
Government Waste
Thomas A. Schatz is president of Citizens Against Government Waste, and has held that position since 2001. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on April 28, 2006. Schatz is a nationally recognized spokesman on government waste, and in addition to heading the CAGW, has spearheaded the nationwide expansion of the grassroots group Taxpayers Action Network. His presentation is titled "The Politics of Pork." May 12, 2006
“Moving Towards a Multicultural Democracy” Born and raised in Los Angeles, Native American activist and author Winona LaDuke, is Anishinabe from the Makwah Dedaem (Bear Clan) of the Mississippi Band of the White Earth Reservations in northern Minnesota. She spoke on March 24, 2006 at St. Philip's College in San Antonio as part of the 2005-2006 President's Lecture Series. LaDuke was the recipient of the 1989 Reebok Human Rights Award and was named on of the "50 Leaders for the Future" by Time Magazine in 1995. She was Ralph Nader's Vice-Presidential running mate in 1996 and 2000. Her presentation is titled "Moving Towards a Multicultural Democracy." May 5, 2006
Congressman John Murtha Speaking on the War in Iraq
One of President Bush’s most recent critics of the war in Iraq is Democratic Congressman John Murtha. He is the 12th Congressional District Representative from Pennsylvania, a seat he has held since 1974. He is one of the most respected Congressmen for his first hand knowledge of military and defense issues and has been a trusted advisor to presidents of both parties on the military. In this presentation delivered on April 7, 2006 to the City Club of Cleveland, he talks about what he sees as really happening in Iraq and his position that American troops should redeploy out of Iraq caught up in a civil war and rebuild for a global war against terrorism. April 28, 2006
Native American Issues
Tex G. Hall is the former President of the National Congress of American Indians and Chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. His Native American name is “Ihbudah Hishi” which means “Red Tipped Arrow.” He was the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland and spoke about issues which are important to native Americans today. He has become the most active voice for tribal rights in Washington, D.C. and is tackling many issues including trust reform, economic development, homeland security and domestic violence. April 21, 2006
Realizing the Promise of the Human Genome
Dr. Ralph I. Horowitz is the Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at Case Western Reserve University. He is a highly respected doctor and internationally known for a number of his accomplishments, among them pioneering research that has helped establish the field of clinical investigation and outcomes research. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland; his presentation titled “Realizing the Promise of the Human Genome.” April 14, 2006
Education in the United States
Regarded as one of the United States’ foremost experts on school choice, teacher pay, teacher quality, financing public schools and methods for scientific, quantitative evaluation of educational policies, Caroline Minter Hoxby spoke on March 3, 2006 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. She explores three areas of education in the United States; the relevance of comparisons between achievement by American students and other countries, the latest evidence on charter schools and their impact on surrounding public schools and the benefits of designing policies to reward talented teachers. April 7, 2006
Palestinian Ambassador Afif Safieh
The March 31st Newsmaker Hour program features the head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Afif Safieh. He spoke on March 10th to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. March 31, 2006
Elections in Gaza and Travel in the Middle East
Ambassador Edward Peck was a Palestinian Election Observer and former United States Chief of Mission to Iraq. He has recently been critical of President Bush’s foreign policy on Iraq. On this Newsmaker Hour, he addresses the City Club of Cleveland on his observations of the elections in Gaza (held in January 2006) and of his travels through Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Israel. March 24, 2006
Tax-Exempt Organizations Involved in Politics
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark Everson spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on February 24, 2006 on how some tax exempt organizations are wrongfully intervening in political campaigns. An action which may violate their tax exempt status. March 17, 2006
“Our Environmental Destiny” Addressing a capacity audience at McAllister Auditorium on the campus of San Antonio College, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. brought his message of environmental protection to San Antonio on March 1, 2006. His presentation titled “Our Environmental Destiny” included much of the material in his New York Times bestseller Crimes Against Nature. The book criticizes the Bush Administration as having the worst environmental record in the history of the United States. Kennedy serves as a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and is President of the Waterkeeper Alliance. He is a co-host on the program “Ring of Fire” which airs on Air America Radio. He has been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s “Heroes of the Planet” for his success in leading the fight to restore the Hudson River. March 10, 2006
Afghans for Civil Society
Sarah Chayes was a foreign correspondent for National Public Radio, beginning her work with NPR in 1997. She spoke on February 7, 2006 as the first in the Travis Park Speaker Series hosted by the Travis Park Methodist Church in downtown San Antonio. She left NPR after covering the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan, to focus on running a non-governmental, non-profit organization in Kandahar called Afghans for Civil Society. She is now with Arghand. March 3, 2006
Michael Chertoff on Border Security and Immigration
Cabinet Secretary Michael Chertoff, head of the Department of Homeland Security, made a brief visit to San Antonio on March 3, 2006 and spoke at a breakfast program to members of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce about plans to strengthen border security, reform the immigration process and create a better system to provide safe and secure travel between borders. March 3, 2006
International Fight Against Doping in Sports
Torino, Italy is the site for the 20th Olympic Winter Games in 2006. With steroids and other performance enhancing drugs in much of the news in the world of sports, the City Club of Cleveland's guest speaker on this Newsmaker Hour is very timely. Richard Pound is the Chairman of the International Olympic Committee's World Anti-Doping Agency. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on January 13, 2006 on the international fight against doping in sports. February 3, 2006
“Educating Future Librarians” The American Library Association held its 2006 Mid-Winter meeting in San Antonio from January 20th thru the 25th. On this Newsmaker Hour, the President's Program is featured, with A-L-A President Michael Gorman giving his presentation titled "The Future of Our Profession: Educating Future Librarians." Also on the program is keynote speaker, Andrei Codrescu, novelist, filmmaker, and weekly National Public Radio commentator. January 27, 2006
Avian Flu The flu is an occurrence that we have come to expect to happen each year. This year, there is increased concern about Avian Flu. The concern includes the possibility of a pandemic that could affect millions worldwide. FOCUS ON: Avian Flu provides information about the disease, the preparedness of the public health system, and the policies that guide infectious disease. Host Don Gomes discusses the issue with local and national experts. January 26, 2006
“The Sikhs and the Indian State” & “Cross Border Shopping Activity” The January 20, 2006 Newsmaker Hour on KSTX-FM features two speakers. First, is Mr. Harrinder Singh, Executive Director of the Sikh Research Institute located in San Antonio, Texas. He was the guest speaker at a World Affairs Council of San Antonio luncheon on January 11, 2006. He spoke on "The Sikhs and the Indian State". Also on the January 20th Newsmaker Hour is Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO, Richard Fisher. He was the luncheon featured speaker at the "Cross Border Shopping Activity" conference held in San Antonio, Texas on January 13, 2006. January 20, 2006
Former FEMA Director James Lee Witt
Addressing the City Club of Cleveland is former Federal Emergency Management Agency director James Lee Witt. He served under President Bill Clinton's administration from 1993 - 2001. In 1997, President Clinton promoted Witt to cabinet status, a first for a FEMA director. Witt is credited for enhancing the status of FEMA, one from an unsuccessful bureaucratic management agency to an internationally lauded agency. Witt spoke on December 16, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. January 6, 2006
The Dangers of Privatizing Air Traffic Control (encore presentation from September 30)
National Air Traffic Controllers Association President, John Carr, is featured in this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke on September 2, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. President of the NATCA since September 2000, Carr has been working to raise awareness of the air traffic controller staff crisis due to an aging work force. In this Newsmaker Hour, he speaks on the dangers of privatizing the air traffic control system as it relates to national security and public safety. December 30, 2005
Research on China, Taiwan & Korea
The featured speaker on this program from the City Club of Cleveland is Ambassador James R. Lilley. He's Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He researches China, Taiwan and Korea. He talks to members and guests of the City Club about his most recent trip to the Far East. He is the author of the book, China Hands: Nine Decades of Adventure, Espionage and Diplomacy in Asia. December 23, 2005
Productivity Growth in the United States
Deborah Wince-Smith spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on November 11, 2005. She's the head of the Council on Competitiveness. The council is the only national organization bringing together leading CEOs, university presidents and labor leaders to promote United States productivity growth. December 16, 2005
Arabic-Language TV Programming
Ambassador Richard Fairbanks is the founder and chairman of the board of Layalina Productions, a company that develops and produces Arabic-language programming for licensing to satellite and cable television networks throughout the Arab Middle East and North Africa. He spoke on November 4, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. December 9, 2005
“Uninsured in America” Dr. Susan Sered is a senior research associate at Suffolk University's Center for Women's Health and Human Rights. Dr. Sered is a co-author of the recently published book Uninsured in America: Life and Death in the Land of Opportunity. The book examines the struggles uninsured Americans, which number approximately 45-million, face as they seek basic medical help. Dr. Sered spoke in San Antonio at Trinity University's Chapman Auditorium on November 8, 2005. Dr. Meredith McQuire introduces Dr. Sered. December 2, 2005
Bob Barr
On this Newsmaker Hour, former Georgia congressman Bob Barr spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on October 28, 2005. Barr is currently the President and CEO of Liberty Strategies, an organization assisting individuals, organizations and governments in formulating and implementing strategies to achieve their goals in the public policy arena. November 25, 2005
“Diplomacy in the Americas” & “Mexican Migration to the US” Two speakers are featured in this Newsmaker Hour program. First is former ambassador to Nicaragua, Ambassador Oliver P. Garza who spoke on September 29, 2005 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. He was the invited guest speaker of the student organization "Student Voice." His topic is "Diplomacy in the Americas." Following Ambassador Garza is Amalia Dolores Garcia Medina. She is the Governor of the Mexican State of Zacatecas. She spoke on October 28, 2205 to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio and the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Her topic is "Mexican Migration to the United States." November 18, 2005
Henry Cisneros On this Newsmaker Hour program, Henry Cisneros, Chairman of City View and former Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton, is the second of a four part Hispanic Initiatives Series presented by the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on October 14, 2005. November 4, 2005
Slowing Global Warning by Transforming the American Economy
Kevin Knobloch is the President of Union of Concerned Scientists and was the guest speaker at the City Club of Cleveland luncheon on October 7, 2005. "Slowing Global Warning by Transforming the American Economy" is the title of Knobloch's presentation. October 28, 2005
The Dangers of Privatizing Air Traffic Control
National Air Traffic Controllers Association President, John Carr, is featured in this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke on September 2, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. President of the NATCA since September 2000, Carr has been working to raise awareness of the air traffic controller staff crisis due to an aging work force. In this Newsmaker Hour, he speaks on the dangers of privatizing the air traffic control system as it relates to national security and public safety. September 30, 2005
Dr. Ramon Yee The Art of Global Business Summer speaker series presented by the City of San Antonio's International Affairs Department, concluded with a presentation by Dr. Ramon Yee. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin's I-C2 Institute. Dr. Yee spoke on August 30, 2005. International Affairs Department Director, Elizabeth Costello introduces Dr. Yee. September 23, 2005
The Politics of Water Mark Twain was quite prophetic in 1884 when he said “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” In the guise of planning, there have been countless fights over water in the San Antonio area. FOCUS ON: The Politics of Water explores the issue with representatives of the San Antonio River Authority and AGUA. CharMiller, of Trinity University, talks of where we’ve been and implications from history of how we handle the issue now. September 22, 2005
Reforming MedicAid
Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrinch spoke to members and guests of the National Press Club on August 19, 2005. Reforming MedicAid was the topic of his presentation. September 16, 2005
Congressman Barney Frank
Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District representative Barney Frank addresses members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on a number of topics on August 12, 2005. September 9, 2005
Border Security and Immigration Reform Senator John Cornyn spoke on Wednesday, August 31st to members and guests of the San Antonio Rotary Club. Senator Cornyn is Chairman of the Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship subcommittee and addresses several issues including border security and immigration reform legislation. Before we hear from Senator Cornyn, Rotary Club president Sam O’Krent makes some opening remarks. September 2, 2005
Religious Liberty Provisions of the U.S. Constitution
The featured speaker, Reverend Barry W. Lynn is the Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on August 5, 2005. The organization is dedicated to the preservation of the Constitution’s religious liberty provisions which is the focus of Reverend Lynn's presentation. August 26, 2005
Prescription Drug Abuse The illegal use of legal drugs is a great concern. Prescription drug abuse is not new but it is worrisome. Recent studies show doctors have limited knowledge of proper prescription. "Pharming" parties bring young people together to trade drugs like some used to trade baseball cards. FOCUS ON: Prescription Drug Abuse discusses the issue and provides insights from many angles. August 25, 2005
Effects of Global Health Issues on Pharmaceutical Companies
Former President, Chairman and CEO of Merck, Inc., Raymond V. Gilmartin was the featured guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke about the global health issues affecting many industries, but striking pharmaceutical companies at their core. August 12, 2005
Social Security Issues for Senior Citizens
The featured guest speaker on this Newsmaker Hour is AARP President, Marie Smith. She was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. She addressed social security issues as they relate to senior citizens. August 5, 2005
Supreme Court
This Newsmaker Hour features another in the continuing series of distinguished speakers from the National Press Club produced by National Public Radio. The senior senator from New York, Charles Schumer (D) addresses members and guests of the National Press Club about the Supreme Court. July 29, 2005
Child Abuse and Neglect
Did you know every 10 minutes a child is abused or neglected in Texas? FOCUS ON: Child Abuse and Neglect explores the issue with Texas State Representative Carlos Uresti, Janet Ketcham of Child Advocates San Antonio and Dr. Nancy Kellogg of the Alamo Children’s Advocacy Center. July 28, 2005
The United States of Europe: A View on the New Europe?
In the second program of the "Art of Global Summer" speaker series presented by the International Affairs Department of the City of San Antonio, the invited guest speaker is Kelly Odell, Senior Vice-President of Group Marketing for TeliaSonera, A-B, the largest telecom operator in the Nordic and Baltic region. The title of his presentation is "The United States of Europe: A View on the New Europe?" Introducing Mr. Odell, who spoke on July 14, 2005, is Elizabeth Costello, Director of the International Affairs Department. July 22, 2005
The FTC's Role in a Global Economy
Federal Trade Commission Chair, Deborah Platt Majoras spoke on July 1, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland about the role of the FTC as global economic practices have changed during the past decades. July 15, 2005
Dr. Alberto Garcia-Jurado of The Cultural Integration Consultants
This is the first of three presentations of the Art of Global Business Summer speaker series presented by the International Affairs Department of the City of San Antonio. The featured speaker is Dr. Alberto Garcia-Jurado, President and founder of The Cultural Integration Consultants. He spoke on June 10, 2005. Elizabeth Costello, Director of the International Affairs Department introduces Dr. Garcia-Jurado. July 8, 2005
Security of US Shipping Ports
On June 17, Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard addressed members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on homeland security as it relates to the protection of shipping and ports. July 1, 2005
The Competitive Advantages of Diversity and the Latino Market
Eduardo Menasce, President of Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group spoke on June 10, 2005 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. The title of his presentation is "The Competitive Advantages of Diversity and the Latino Market." June 24, 2005
HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS is a feared and often misunderstood disease. Add Hepatitis A and C, and the concern rises even more. FOCUS ON: HIV/AIDS explores the issue in San Antonio. Host Don Gomes talks with medical and professional practitioners, political leaders, as well as those with HIV. The question of needle exchange as a preventive measure is a central theme of the program. The San Antonio Aids Foundation offers free testing. June 23, 2005
Truth and Reconciliation: Healing the Wounds of Racism
The daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nontombi Naomi Tutu spoke at St. Philip's College in San Antonio on June 17, 2005. She was the final speaker for the 2004 - 2005 St. Philip's College President's Lecture Series. The title of her presentation is "Truth and Reconciliation: Healing the Wounds of Racism." June 17, 2005
Rising Anti-Americanism
Ambassador Charles A. Gillespie spoke on May 19, 2005 to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on the topic "Rising Anti-Americanism." The program was part of the Distinguish Speakers Series of the World Affairs Council. Jose Medellin, a member of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Executive Committee makes some opening remarks before introducing Ambassador Gillespie. June 10, 2005
American Jury Initiative
Robert. J. Grey, Jr. was the guest speaker at the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on April 29, 2005 about the work he is doing to create better justice through better juries via the American Jury Initiative. June 3, 2005
Why Everyone Hates the Media
Jim Russell is Senior Vice President of New Program Development for American Public Media. He was the invited guest speaker at the Texas Public Radio Corporate Supporters Gathering on May 23, 2005. The title of his presentation is "Why Everyone Hates the Media." May 27, 2005
A View from Capitol Hill
The Free Trade Alliance San Antonio held its sixth annual "A View from Capitol Hill" forum on May 9, 2005. The invited San Antonio/Bexar County Congressional representatives were 21st Congressional District Representative Lamar Smith, 20th Congressional District Representative Charlie Gonzalez and 28th Congressional District Representative Henry Cuellar. Free Trade Alliance San Antonio Executive Committee Chairman Berto Guerra introduces the guest speakers. May 13, 2005
James Nicholson, VA Secretary
Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, James Nicholson, was the guest speaker before members and guests of the National Press Club. He spoke to the NPC on April 20, 2005. May 6, 2005
City Elections 2005
Texas Public Radio covered the 2005 city elections with a series of programs featuring interviews with candidates and issues advocates. We also broadcast a live debate between the three leading candidates for mayor. The one hour programs were aired on KSTX 89.1 FM and are now archived on our web site. April 20 - April 28, 2005
Plight of Vulnerable Children Worldwide
This Newsmaker Hour features Reverend Donald H. Dunson, professor, St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio. He was the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He discusses his latest book No Room at the Table: Earth's Most Vulnerable Children. April 15, 2005
The U.S. and Mexico: Immigration and Economic Situation
Dr. Pat LeMay Burr is the Distinguished Chair in International Business at the University of the Incarnate Word H-E-B School of Business. She attended the World Affairs Council of San Antonio luncheon featuring Ambassador Davidow. She commented on the immigration and economic situation in this segment which aired on Morning Edition. April 8, 2005
Human Rights Abuse
Human rights activist, Harry Wu, spoke at St. Philip's College in San Antonio as part of the 2004-2005 President's Lecture Series. Wu, founder of the Laogai Research Foundation spoke in San Antonio on March 24, 2005. Harry Wu travels around the world speaking out against human rights abuses. He is the author of three books: Troublemaker, Bitter Winds and Laogai: The Chinese Gulag. April 1, 2005
Refugee and Immigrant Children
Actress Angelina Jolie spoke on March 8, 2005 to members and guests of the National Press Club. She’s a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees and a founder of the National Center for Refuge and Immigrant Children. It’s designed to help the thousands of children who arrive in this country without the care of an adult. March 25, 2005
Senior Adults
The population of Texas and of San Antonio is getting older. We live longer, but do we live better? Host Don Gomes looks at the numbers and issues of health, lifestyle and services for senior adults in San Antonio. Guests include Steve Murdock, the official State Demographer of Texas, Robert W. Parker, M.D., a geriatric physician, and City and County representatives. March 24, 2005
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and United States National Security
On March 10, 2005, Dr. Michael C. Desch presented a program titled "Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and United States National Security" to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Desch is the first holder of the Robert M. Gates Chair in Intelligence and National Security Decision-making at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Their website is bush.tamu.edu. March 18, 2005
Symposium on Obesity in the Hispanic Population
Vice-Admiral Richard H. Carmona, the United States Surgeon General was the keynote speaker at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio “Symposium on Obesity in the Hispanic Population” on February 25, 2005. During his presentation Dr. Carmona shares a little about his background and about the initiatives he would like to implement as part of his legacy during his service as the seventeenth U.S. Surgeon General. Pictured left to right are Col. Jenice N. Longfield, M.D., Chief, Dept. of Clinical Investigation; Vice-Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., U.S. Surgeon General; and Brig. Gen. Charles W. Fox, Jr., Commander, Brook Army Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Maj. Lynn L. Horvath, M.D. of the Infectious Disease Service Dept. at BAMC. March 11, 2005
When will this War be Over: The Failure of Peace Negotiations 1864-65 Pulitzer Prize winning author and professor of American History at Princeton University, Dr. James M. McPherson was the guest speaker at San Antonio College as part of their celebration of Black History Month. McPherson's presentation is titled "When will this War be Over: The Failure of Peace Negotiations 1864-65". He spoke at SAC on February 17, 2005. February 25, 2005
Black History in San Antonio
We look at people, places, politics and perspective that tell at least part of the story of African-Americans in San Antonio. Who, past and present, has made an impact? What places, and sense of place, made a difference? Was it politics, pride, or economic persuasion that brought about change? What perspective is drawn from headstones? Host Don Gomes talks with community, business, and academic leaders in this commemoration of Black History Month. February 24, 2005
The Future of San Antonio’s Southside Panel Discussion
San Antonio mayor Ed Garza has put the wheels in motion in an effort to balance the city’s growth direction. For much of the past century, San Antonio’s city limits have move towards the north, as development for several reasons moved in that direction. But now, Southside residents and business owners have been encouraged by the construction of a Toyota manufacturing plant leading the way for prosperous times ahead. But, have city leaders learned anything from the northward sprawl of the city? And who benefits from the development of the Southside? On Tuesday, February 22, 2005, Texas Public Radio presented a live panel discussion on the topic of San Antonio’s growth to the south. Joining the moderator Don Gomes was Emil Moncivais, Director of the City of San Antonio’s Planning Department; Norman Dugas, President, Dugas Diversified Developments; Bob Sanchez of Frontline Systems, Inc., and a member of the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Char Miller, Trinity University History professor and author of Deep in the Heart of San Antonio: Land and Life in South Texas (Trinity University Press) and editor of On the Border: An Environmental History of San Antonio (Trinity University Press). February 22, 2005
USA Patriot Act Panel Discussion
This Newsmaker Hour program features a panel discussion on the USA Patriot Act. The event was sponsored by the Graduate Political Science Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio on February 11, 2005. The panelists include Jeffrey F. Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Patrick J. Filyk, Attorney at Law and Vice President of the San Antonio Chapter of the ACLU, Lino A Graglia, University of Texas School of Law A. Dalton Cross Professor in Law, Mark T. Roomberg, Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Department of Justice Western District in Texas, Fernando Colon-Navarro, Associate Dean at the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas, and Milo Colton, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. February 18, 2005
Europe's Vision Eclipsing the American Dream
Jeremy Rifkin is the founder and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends, based in Washington, D.C. He is the author of 17 books addressing the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, workforce, society and the environment. His latest book, The European Dream: How Europe's Vision of the Future is Quietly Eclipsing the American Dream is the basis of this presentation given at St. Mary's University in San Antonio on February 1, 2005. Rifkin was the first speaker of the 2005 Lin Great Speakers series at St. Mary's University. February 11, 2005
2005 Annual San Antonio Housing Forecast
The San Antonio Board of Realtors and the Greater San Antonio Builders Association held the 2005 Annual Housing Forecast on January 4, 2005. The invited guest speakers were Pat Turner, 2005 Chair of the San Antonio Board of Realtors who gave an outlook of the real estate market in San Antonio; Dr. David Berson, Vice-President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae on the 2005 Housing Market outlook, Dr. Charles Gilliland, Research Economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University who addressed property rights issues; and Norman Dugas, President of Dugas Diversified Development who spoke on CitySouth, the initiative proposed by San Antonio mayor Ed Garza on south side development. February 4, 2005
Free Trade and American Trade Policy
Ohio’s 13th Congressional District representative, Sherrod Brown, spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on January 7, 2005. In this NewsMaker Hour he discussed his latest book Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed. For more information about the City Club, their website is www.cityclub.org January 28, 2005
Alamo Community College District Bond Election
ACCD is asking voters to approve a bond of $450 million on February 5, 2005. The money will fund needed improvements at the district’s four colleges. However, the consolidation of the nursing and allied health careers programs and its proposed location in the South Texas Medical Center, has brought angry response from business, civic and community leaders. For many, this creates a dilemma, as the bond is an all or nothing situation. Proponents from the district as well as several community sources who oppose the measure present their views. January 27, 2005
Vested Rights Panel Discussion
How can the interests of the public and those of land developers be balanced with regards to vested rights? San Antonio Current editor Lisa Sorg moderates a live panel discussion on vested (grandfathered) property rights which answers this question. On the panel are San Antonio attorney David Earl, with the Law Offices of Earl and Associates; Brad Rockwell, Deputy Director and attorney for Save Our Springs Alliance based in Austin, Texas; and San Antonio District 8 city council representative Art Hall. Councilman Hall is also a member of the Mayor’s Vested Rights Task Force Committee, which is reviewing the current city code ordinance on vested rights. January 25, 2005
Brian Lamb, President and CEO of C-SPAN This Newsmaker Hour is another in a series of National Press Club presentations. The guest speaker is Brian Lamb, President and CEO of C-SPAN. He spoke at the NPC on December 6, 2004. January 21, 2005
Effects of the Mexican Revolution & The Future of Radio
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) sponsored a conference titled "The Mexican Revolution and its Effect on the United States". University of Chicago professor, historian Dr. Fredrick Katz gave a presentation at the conference discussing the Mexican revolution and its effect on the United States. Also on this Newsmaker Hour, National Public Radio President Kevin Klose during a visit to San Antonio delivered a luncheon presentation titled "The Future of Radio in a High Tech World". January 14, 2005
Dr. Steve H. Murdock speaking on I-35 Corridor Growth
"Population change in Central Texas: Implications for Human and Socioeconomic Resources in the 21st Century" is the title of this Newsmaker Hour program. The featured speaker is Steve Murdock, State Demographer at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He spoke at the "I-35 Corridor Growth Summit" on December 3, 2004 on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos, hosted by the Austin Business Journal. Download presentation in Adobe PDF format. January 7, 2005
Bruce Gallagher, United Way Chairman This week's Newsmaker Hour features a presentation from the National Press Club. The guest speaker is Bruce Gallagher, Chairman of the United Way. He spoke on November 22, 2004 about restoring faith in US non-profits at a time when Americans confidence in charitable groups has been slipping. December 17, 2004
Dr. Hussein Hassouna, Ambassador of the League of Arab States
The Ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United States was the guest luncheon speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on December 7, 2004. Dr. Hussein Hassouna provided insight into the people and issues of the Middle East region. December 10, 2004
American Jobs: A National Conversation
This Newsmaker Hour is a town hall meeting organized by the Council of Excellence in Government, based in Washington, D.C. and held in San Antonio, Texas on November 23, 2004. It was the first of a series of town hall meeting which will be held across the country. The purpose of the meeting was to find out what citizens thought about job creation. Who bears most of the responsibility, government or the private sector? December 3, 2004
Dr. Rosabeth Moss Cantor, Harvard Business School professor
The City Club of Cleveland is addressed by Dr. Rosabeth Moss Cantor, the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Her presentation is based on her book Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End. November 26, 2004
Ambassador John F. Maisto, US Representative to the OAS
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosted its eighth annual Model Organization of American States (OAS) conference November 5-6, 2004. Ambassador John F. Maisto, the United States Permanent Representative to the OAS was the invited keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies and spoke at a luncheon in his honor. November 12, 2004
Dr. Rajaa Khuzai, Iraqi National Assembly
San Antonio's Trinity University played host to one of the first Iraqi women to serve on the interim Iraqi National Assembly. Dr. Rajaa Khuzai, traveling across the United States under the sponsorship of the International Women's Forum, spoke on November 1, 2004 about the situation of women in Iraq and the prospects of peace in her country. November 5, 2004
Chris Hedges, veteran war correspondent
The first speaker of the St. Philip's College President's Lecture Series in San Antonio is Chris Hedges. He is a veteran war correspondent and author of the book War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning. The title of his presentation is "The Mythology of War: Reflections of a Veteran War Correspondent". Having spent 15 years reporting on conflicts around the world, Hedges shares stories of his experiences. October 29, 2004
Prospects for US - China Relations
During the past several years, China has been one of the world's fastest growing economies. In fact, Chinese leaders have been trying to slow down it's growth to a more manageable pace. Dr. Robert Sutter, Professor of Asian Affairs at Georgetown University and Robert Suettinger, Advisor to President Clinton on Asian Policy spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 7, 2004. The title of their presentation is "Prospects for U.S. - China Relations." October 22, 2004
Presidential Election Year Polls
John Zogby is President of Zogby International, one of the world's most respected polling organizations. He spoke on October 8, 2004 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland about polls in this year's presidential election. October 15, 2004
Healthcare Reform: Good Bill or Bill of Goods
This healthcare debate presented by the City Club of Cleveland is titled "Healthcare Reform: Good Bill or Bill of Goods." Presenting opposing viewpoints are Tom Scully, Director of Medicare under President George Bush and Bruce Vladeck, Director of Medicare under President Bill Clinton. October 8, 2004
Douglas Rice of Catholic Charities USA
The 16th Annual Texas Homeless Network Conference was held in San Antonio September 14-17, 2004. One of the keynote speakers was Douglas Rice, Director of Housing and Community Development Policy with Catholic Charities USA, one of the nation's oldest and largest private networks of social services providers. In this presentation, he talks about some of the reasons he believes are behind the continuing problem of homelessness. October 1, 2004
Jim Hightower, radio commentator and author
Radio commentator and author, Jim Hightower was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke to the City Club on August 13, 2004. September 24, 2004
Donald Rumsfeld, US Secretary of Defense
United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, spoke on September 10, 2004 to members and guests of the National Press Club. Rumsfeld's presentation was a report on the war on terrorism, three years after the terrorists attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. September 17, 2004
Media Panel Discussion
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio opens its 2004-05 Distinguished Speakers series with its annual "Media Panel Discussion". On the panel are Jonathan Karl, ABC News Senior State Department Correspondent, Times Magazine's National Political correspondent Karen Tumulty and Lionel Barber, Financial Times US Managing Editor. The panel shares their insights to current events. September 10, 2004
Dr. David Lesch, associate professor in Middle Eastern History
"Where is the United States Going in the Middle East" is the title of the presentation given by Dr. David Lesch, associate professor in Middle Eastern History at Trinity University in San Antonio. He spoke before the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on August 29, 2004. September 3, 2004
2004 San Antonio Housing Summit
Gary Maler, Associate Director of the Texas A&M Real Estate Center and Kristi Sutterfield, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Builders were keynote speakers at the 2004 San Antonio Housing Summit held June 7-10. Mr. Maler talks about a study on home buying by ethnic groups while Ms. Sutterfield addresses homeownership. August 27, 2004
Dan Senor, Senior Advisor to Presidential Envoy in Iraq
On August 6, 2004, the City Club of Cleveland presented Dan Senor, Senior Advisor to Presidential Envoy in Iraq. August 20, 2004
Giora Becher, Consul General of Israel
On July 30, 2004, Consul General Giora Becher, Consul General of Israel spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. August 13, 2004
US-VISIT: Security Measure or Immigration Reform?
That's just one of the questions addressed by Homeland Security officials, an immigration attorney and a border town mayor during a Texas Public Radio panel discussion. US-VISIT, designed to secure the United States borders and expedite the entry/exit process, is drawing fire from Mexican residents as well as businessmen along the U.S./Mexico border. More information about the program and panel members. August 11, 2004
Joseph E. Schmidtz, Inspector General of the Department of Defense
In the continuing series of presentations from the Cleveland City Club, this program's speaker is the Honorable Joseph E. Schmidtz, Inspector General of the Department of Defense. He spoke to the City Club on June 25, 2004. The Inspector General is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for matters relating to the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse in the programs and operations of the Department. August 6, 2004
Former campaign manager for Gore-Lieberman 2000, Donna Brazile
Donna Brazile, a veteran Democratic political strategist and the former campaign manager for Gore-Lieberman 2000, speaks to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. She is the first African American to lead a major presidential campaign. For more information about the City Club, their website is www.cityclub.orgJuly 30, 2004
NAFTA Free Trade Commission Luncheon
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) chief trade negotiators met in San Antonio July 15-16. The trade ministers of Canada, United States and Mexico make up the Free Trade Commission and have met ever year since the signing of NAFTA. They spoke at a luncheon concluding the ministerial meeting. July 23, 2004
Charles Lewis of the Center for Public Integrity
"The Buying of the President 2004: Who's Really Bank Rolling President Bush and his Democratic Challengers" is the title of the latest book by Charles Lewis, founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, non-partisan organization Center for Public Integrity based in Washington D.C. Lewis spoke before the City Club of Cleveland on February 2004 about his book and the financial aspect of presidential campaigns. July 16, 2004
LULAC's Diversity Luncheon Speakers
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) President Hector Flores, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Raul Yzaguirre and American CityVista CEO Henry Cisneros are the featured speakers at the "Diversity Luncheon" held on July 7th at the 75th Annual National Convention of LULAC meeting in San Antonio. July 9, 2004
Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family
Well known psychologist and syndicated radio show host, Dr. James Dobson was the guest speaker of the National Press Club. Dr. Dobson is also founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization he created in 1977 in response to his growing concern about the American family. For transcripts or cassette copies of this program, the toll-free number is 1-888-343-1940 or online www.press.orgJuly 2, 2004
Terrorism and Political Violence
Steve Pomerantz, Vice President of the Institute for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence was the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. June 25, 2004
Escape from Slavery
Francis Bok is a 23-year old Sudanese native who spent ten years of his childhood as a slave. He recounts his experiences to an audience attending the final lecture of the 2003-2004 President's Lecture Series of St. Philip's College in San Antonio. His presentation is held in conjunction with the commemoration of Juneteenth, referring to June 19, 1865 when Executive Order Number 3 was read in Galveston, Texas proclaiming all slaves are free. Bok tells his story in an autobiography Escape from Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity and My Journey to Freedom in America. More information about Mr. Bok and his book can be found at www.iabolish.comJune 18, 2004
John Howard,
Australian Prime Minister John Howard was the guest speaker on the Newsmaker Hour airing June 11, 2004. He spoke before the National Press Club on June 4, 2004. For cassette copies or transcripts of his presentation, 1-888-343-1940 or online at www.press.org. June 11, 2004
Gordon England, Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy, Gordon England spoke to members and guests of the National Press Club on May 26, 2004. Cassette copies or transcripts of the program can be obtained by going to their website www.press.org or by calling 1-888-343-1940. June 4, 2004
Ericka Dunlop, Miss America 2004
Miss America 2004, Ericka Dunlop, was the guest speaker of the National Press Club aired on KSTX on May 28, 2004. She delivered her presentation to National Press Club members and guests on May 21, 2004. For transcripts or cassette copies of her presentation, go to www.press.org or call 1-888-343-1940. May 28, 2004
Julian Bond, NAACP Chairman of the Board
The Newsmaker Hour on May 21, 2004 featured a presentation by NAACP Chairman of the Board, Julian Bond. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. For cassette copies or transcripts of his presentation, go to www.cityclub.org or call 1-888.223.6786. May 21, 2004
Jim Davis, cartoonist and creator of Garfield
The Newsmaker Hour program of May 14, 2004 is another in the continuing series of guest speakers addressing the National Press Club and is a production of NPR. The guest speaker was Jim Davis, cartoonist and creator of the feline character, Garfield. He spoke on April 30, 2004 kicking off National Scholarship Month, May. For transcripts or cassettes of this program, the number to call is 1-888-343-1940. May 14, 2004
San Antonio City Charter Amendment
On May 15, 2004 San Antonio registered voters will go to the polls to vote on whether they want longer terms of office for the mayor and city council district representatives; pay them an annual salary, instead of the per meeting payment they receive; appoint an ethics review board; and permit city council representatives to hire their own staff. KSTX’s Charles Booker was the moderator of a panel discussion on the issue which was broadcast on May 12, 2004 on KSTX. Booker is a native San Antonian and understands both sides of the issue. On the panel was Bob Martin, President of the Homeowners Taxpayers Association, the organization who spearheaded the movement to establish term limits for San Antonio city council district representatives fourteen years ago. Mike Novak, Chairman of the Board of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Novak has advocated in favor of changing the term limits. Martin and Novak argued the pros and cons of the propositions before San Antonio voters. Also on the panel to talk about the issues was Susan Wright, a member of the city charter committee. She talked about how the committee arrived at the propositions before the voters. Tucker Gibson, professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Trinity University, who talked about how other cities have fared with salaried elected city council representatives. And Art Vega, an associate professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and interim director of the Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute at UTSA. Vega talked about the survey the M-R-P-I conducted several years ago on the impact of term limits on political participation. May 12, 2004
Brown v. Board of Education
The Newsmaker Hour program airing on KSTX on May 7, 2004 originated from the National Press Club. The guest speakers were Elaine Jones, former President and Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) and Theodore Shaw, President and Director Counsel of the LDF. Mr. Shaw succeeded Ms. Jones at head of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund on May 1, 2004. The topic of their presentation was the decision made by the Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education on May 17, 1954. Transcripts or cassettes can be obtained by going to their website www.npr.org/programs/npc/about.htmlMay 7, 2004
What’s Wrong with Television News
Av Westin, veteran television news executive and director of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences spoke before members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland. The title of his address was “What’s Wrong with Television News.” April 30, 2004
At the Abyss: an Insider's History of the Cold War
Thomas Reed, former Secretary of the Air Force spoke to members and guests of the World Affair Council on April 16, 2004 as another in a series of distinguished guest speakers of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of his presentation and book is At the Abyss: an Insider's History of the Cold War. He tells of his experience as an air force officer, thermonuclear weapons consultant and special assistant to President Ronald Reagan. His book includes stories of behind the scene events which occurred during some of the world's most dangerous tension filled moments. April 23, 2004
William H. Gray III, President & CEO of the United Negro College Fund
The Newsmaker Hour broadcast on April 9, 2004, was produced by the City Club of Cleveland. The guest speaker was William H. Gray III, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Negro College Fund. For more information about this broadcast the City Club's website is www.cityclub.org Transcripts and cassettes of this broadcast can be purchased thru the website. April 9, 2004
Obesity in the Media: the Unkindest Cut of All
“Obesity in the Media: the Unkindest Cut of All” is the title of the presentation by Sander Gilman, Ph.D. He is the Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts and Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Director of the Humanities Laboratory. Dr. Gilman spoke on March 13, 2004 at the Spring Meeting of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities whose theme was “Medicine and Media: The Delicate Balance”. The conference was sponsored by the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Sander Gilman is the author or editor of more than sixty books. His recent monograph is titled Making the Body Beautiful: A Cultural History of Aesthetic Surgery.April 2, 2004
Fuel Cell Technology
Jim Dalton is president of Eco-Soul, a non-profit organization involved with public education of the possibilities of a hydrogen based energy future. He was the morning keynote speaker at the FUEL CELL LITERACY CONFERENCE held in San Antonio, hosted by St. Philip's College of San Antonio. His presentation was delivered on March 10, 2004. For more information about Eco-Soul, www.ecosoul.org is their website. Other websites about fuel cells are www.fuelcells.org and www.howstuffworks.com/fuel-cell.htmMarch 19, 2004
America's War on Terrorism and The Civil Rights Movement
The Cambridge Forum was featured on the NewsMaker Hour which aired on Friday, March 12. The speakers were RamiKhouri, a Nieman fellow at Harvard University and host of "Encounters", a current events program on Jordanian television. His presentation is titled "America's War on Terrorism". Also on this NewsMaker Hour program is Georgia congressman John R. Lewis of Atlanta. The title of his presentation is "The Civil Rights Movement: Yesterday and Today". For cassette copies of these presentations click www.cambridgeforum.org or call 1-617-495-2727. March 12, 2004
War is A Force that Gives Us Meaning and Why Terrorism Works
The NewsMaker Hour program which aired on March 5, 2004 featured two speakers from the Cambridge Forum. Chris Hedges, New York Times war correspondent spoke on the topic “War is A Force that Gives Us Meaning” and Alan Dershowitz, Harvard School of Law professor speaking on the topic “Why Terrorism Works”. Audio cassettes of either speaker can be purchased by going to www.cambridgeforum.org
More information on the speakers: Chris Hedges – Alan DershowitzMarch 5, 2004
Dennis Archer, President of the American Bar Association
The NewsMaker Hour program for February 27, 2004 originates from the City Club of Cleveland. The guest speaker is Dennis Archer, President of the American Bar Association. His presentation was recorded on February 13, 2004. For videos or audio cassette copies of his presentation click on www.cityclub.org or call the City Club of Cleveland at 888-223-6786. February 27, 2004
FCC Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism
The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing in San Antonio on January 28, 2004 to hear from the public on how they view the radio and television media serving the local community. The FCC commissioners also heard TV and radio broadcasters express their views on how they do serve the local community. FCC Chairman Michael Powell, was joined by commissioners Kathleen Abernathy, Michael Copps, Kevin Martin and Jonathan Adelstein. Also on this Newsmaker Hour were guest speakers Tom McGann, President and GM of KENS-TV, San Antonio; Oscar Moran, former president of League of United Latin American Citizens; Tom Glade, V-P and Market manager for Clear Channel Radio, San Antonio and Ray Hair, President, Dallas-Ft. Worth Professional Musicians Association. The hearing was held in the San Antonio City Council chambers. To learn more about the FCC Public Hearings on Broadcast Localism or to submit a comment to the FCC, click here: www.fcc.govFebruary 6, 2004
2004 State of the City
San Antonio mayor Ed Garza delivers the "2004 State of the City" address. To complete the hour, comments by individuals attending the January 28, 2004 Federal Communications Commission Broadcast Localism public hearing are heard after the mayor's presentation. January 31, 2004
FCC Chairman Michael Powell Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell spoke before members and guests of the National Press Club on January 14. To get a tape or transcript of this presentation visit the National Press Club website: npc.press.org To learn more about the FCC's "Localism Task Force" public hearing in San Antonio visit the Localism Task Force website. January 23, 2004
Mexico: Political and Economic Update The World Affairs Council of San Antonio presented its annual panel discussion on January 14, 2004 titled "Mexico: Political and Economic Update". Raul Rodriguez, Managing Director and CEO of the North American Development Bank moderated the discussion. On the panel were Dr. Susan Kaufman Purcell, Vice-President of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society; Lydia Madero, member of the Mexican Senate for the State of Tamaulipas; and Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Managing Director and Head of Latin American Research for HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. For more information on upcoming World Affairs Council of San Antonio speakers visit their website www.wacofsa.orgJanuary 16, 2004
New Nuclear Danger & Bankruptcy Reform
The Cambridge Forum speakers were Helen Caldicott whose presentation is titled "The New Nuclear Danger" and Henry Hildebrand III whose presentation is titled "Going for Broke: Bankruptcy Reform 101". For more information about the Cambridge Forum or to order tapes of programs visit the Cambridge Forum website: www.cambridgeforum.org. January 9, 2004
Miami Herald columnist opens St. Mary’s University “Lin Great Speaker” series Andres Oppenheimer was the inaugural speaker for the 2003-2004 Lin Great Speaker series of St. Mary’s University. The series’ theme this year is “Exploring the Challenges of Globalization”. Mr. Oppenheimer spoke to St. Mary’s University students, faculty and guests at the University Center on November 5, 2003. St. Mary’s University Vice-President of Academic Affairs, David Manuel makes some opening remarks before introducing Andres Oppenheimer. November 14, 2003
The Lockerbie Disaster and its Implications on State Relations Dr. Mansour El KiKhia, associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Geography at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His focus is on American Foreign Policy in the Middle East. He spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on September 9, 2003. On December 21, 1988 Pan American flight 103 took off from London’s Heathrow Airport en route to J-F-K Airport in New York City. As it flew over Lockerbie, Scotland Pan Am flight 103 exploded, killing all 243 passengers and its crew of sixteen. Debris from the explosion also killed eleven people on the ground. British and American officials investigated the cause of the explosion and concluded the aircraft had been destroyed by a bomb. Criminal charges were brought against two Libyan nationals in connection with the disaster. They were also alleged to be agents of Libya’s intelligence service. Libya was also charged with the bombing of a French airliner in 1989. The United Nations levied sanctions against Libya to force it to admit responsibility for both incidents. And just yesterday, the Associated Press reported an agreement by Libya to compensate relatives of the victims of the French airliner paving the way to lift the sanctions. Libya had earlier reached a settlement with relatives of the victims of Pan Am 103. Dr. Mansour El Kikhia’s presentation is titled “The Lockerbie Disaster and its Implications on State Relations.” Introducing Dr. El Kikhia is Nancy Shivers a member of the Executive Board of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. September 12, 2003
Iraq: A Journalist’s Perspective John Donvan, has been covering the Middle East for ABC news since he joined the network in 1982 as its Tel Aviv-based correspondent. He recently returned to the United States from Iraq, where he had been reporting on the Iraqi war since early March. Earlier this month on June 3rd, Donvan was in San Antonio as the guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He spoke of his experiences covering the Iraqi war as a unilateral reporter. That is, a reporter who was not attached or “embedded” with a United States military unit. June 13, 2003
Free Trade Forum: A View from Capitol Hill
KSTX 89.1 FM broadcast the presentations made by United States Congressmen Henry Bonilla and Charles Gonzalez at the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio’s free trade forum luncheon “A View from Capitol Hill”. Republican Henry Bonilla, representative of the 23rd US Congressional District and Charles Gonzalez, a Democrat and the 20th US Congressional District representative, presented their views on trade policy and other issues important to San Antonio and South Texas. June 6, 2003
Hong Kong: Latest Developments and Future Directions Jacqueline Willis, Hong Kong Commissioner to the United States, made her first official visit to San Antonio on May 23rd. She spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on a number of topics, including the current SARS problem and the two separate system between China and Hong Kong. May 23, 2003
The future of Argentina after May’s presidential election Later this month, Argentineans are electing a new president. Political and economic observers are closely watching Argentina to see what difference it will make to the country’s struggling economy. On April 29, 2003, Dr. Osvaldo Barreneche, a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of his presentation is “To Cry or Not to Cry (For Argentina): Is that the Question?” May 2, 2003
The Future of US-Russian Relations On April 9, 2003 Susan Eisenhower, President of the Eisenhower Institute addressed members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. She is the granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. The mission of the institute of which Susan Eisenhower is president, is to advance the intellectual and leadership legacies in foreign and domestic policy of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The institute is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Eisenhower’s presentation to the World Affairs Council is titled “The Future of U.S.-Russian Relations”. Raul Rodriguez, with the North American Development Bank and a member of the executive committee of the World Affairs Council introduces Susan Eisenhower. April 11, 2003
Relations between the United States and Germany As the United States builds up its military strength along the borders of Iraq in anticipation of a possible war against that country, there are several European countries who oppose the approach the United States is taking against Saddam Hussein. Germany is one of those countries. In a luncheon presentation before members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on March 7, 2003, Dr. Eberhard Koelsch Deputy Chief of Mission, German Embassy in Washington, D.C. addressed the topic of the relationship between the United States and Germany. How does the differing opinion in dealing with Hussein affect that relationship? Dr. Koelsch’s presentation is titled German - American Relations: A Diplomat’s Perspective. March 7, 2003
Global Anti-Americanism: Myth or Reality? On February 19,2003 St. Mary’s University professor Dr. Larry Hufford spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on how the rest of the world is viewing the United States as the threat of war looms. Hufford is Graduate Director of International Relations at St. Mary’s University. Thousands of people around the world have marched in opposition to a war with Iraq, but President Bush says this would not make him change his decision. How have recent Bush Administration foreign policy actions affected the way other nations view the United States? Dr. Hufford addresses this question and others in his presentation Global Anti-Americanism: Myth or Reality? February 21, 2003
Mexico Panel Discussion 2003 The annual Mexico panel discussion presented by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio was held on January 22, 2003. Raul Rodriguez, Managing Director of the North American Development Bank was the moderator. On the panel this here were Dr. Susan Kaufman Purcell, Vice President of the Council of the America’s; Dr. Jose M. Barrionuevo, head of Emerging Markets Strategy-Americas Barclays Capital and Carlos A. Heredia, an economist from Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexico panel discussion explores the political and economic outlook of Mexico by experts in the field. January 24, 2003
“What Shall I Do With This People” Author Milton Viorst was the guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He spoke to members and guests on December 5, 2002 at a World Affairs Council luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio. He has written more than a dozen books including “In the Shadow of the Prophet”, “Rabbi Wars”, “Reaching for the Olive Branch; UNRWA & Peace in the Middle East”, and “Sands of Sorrow: Israel’s Journey from Independence to Uncertainty”. His latest book, “What Shall I Do With This People” is called a meticulously researched history based on the stark premise that Judaism is in crisis. In the book, Viorst argues that the failure of the Jews to resolve the conceptual differences ignited by the Enlightenment two hundred years ago, led to the murder of Israel’s prime minister Yitzhak Rabin. Viorst has worked in the Middle East for more than thirty years as a staff correspondent for The New Yorker. He has also written for the New York Times, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs and Le Figaro in Paris. For more information on books by Milton Viorst: www.allbookstores.com (keyword “VIORST”). December 13, 2002
“The Role of Intelligence Agencies” A. Denis Clift is President of the nation’s only accredited institution of higher learning awarding Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) and Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI) degrees. As the guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 29, 2002, Clift spoke on the role of intelligence agencies in today’s world. He also spoke on the role of the Joint Military Intelligence College. The College is chartered by the Department of Defense to educate military and civilian intelligence professionals and to conduct and disseminate intelligence and intelligence-related research. November 1, 2002
Economic ties between countries of Western Hemisphere Peter Hakim, President of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 16, 2002 about how the economies of countries in South America are affected by the economic situation in the United States. The Inter-American Dialogue is a center for policy analysis and exchange on western hemisphere relations based in Washington D-C. Prior to heading the center, Mr. Hakim was Vice-President of the Inter-American Foundation, a United States government foundation supporting grassroots development projects in Latin America. He also managed the international resource and environment program of the Ford Foundation and worked for the Foundation in South America. Mr. Hakim writes regularly for the Christian Science Monitor. He is also the principal author of the book “Development, Reform and Malnutrition in Chile” and is co-editor of “Direct to the Poor: A Reader in Grassroots Development.” October 18, 2002
What's in the Piñata? Mexico's Hidden Promise The United States faces challenges with its media, but none seem to compare to what Mexico faces. According to some experts, everything form the unwillingness to cover stories relevant to the readership, under capitalization of resources, an inadequate educational system for journalists resulting in a shortage of well-trained editors and reporters to a reluctance to break out of a pattern that has kept the press subservient to the entrenched political system for nearly 100 years. What has changed for Mexico's media since President Fox's election and what does this mean for how it reports U.S./Mexico relations? Mr. Alejandro Junco, owner of El Norte/Reforma in Mexico City, addresses this important topic. September 27, 2002
U.S. News and World Report reporters Three members of the U-S News and World Report magazine news reporting staff were guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio annual media panel discussion held on September 17, 2002. Panel members included Kevin Whitelaw, Senior writer on foreign affairs and intelligence; Kenneth Walsh, chief White House correspondent; and Bay Fang. Fang is now a USN&WR national correspondent. She previously was their Beijing bureau chief. Whitelaw, Walsh and Fang spoke on a number of national and international issues making news today. The U-S News and World Report news magazine panel joins past media correspondents that include CNN, Time Magazine, and The Economist who have participated in the annual media panel discussion of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. September 20, 2002
Council on Foreign Relations’ Lawrence Korb on “National Security after 9-11” Lawrence Korb was the invited guest speaker at the World Affairs Council of San Antonio’s Diplomat Appreciation Dinner on August 25,2002. Korb is the Vice-President and Director of Studies at the Council of Foreign Relations, a position he has held since 1998. He is also the holder of the Maurice Greenberg Chair. The title of his presentation to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio is “National Security after 9-11”. During the presentation he addresses such topics as the United States’ foreign relations policy, the approach to the plan of attacking Iraq and how other countries are viewing the United States under the Bush administration. Mr. Korb has gained extensive knowledge on national security issues during the past decade. He has used this knowledge to write 15 books, including “The Fall and Rise of the Pentagon”, “American National Security: Policy and Process”, and “Future Visions for U-S Defense Policy”. For more information on Lawrence Korb and the Council on Foreign Relations check their website: www.cfr.orgAugust 30, 2002
Mexico Panel Discussion 2002 The annual Mexico panel discussion presented by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio aired Friday evening, July 12 on KSTX, 89.1 FM. A panel of distinguished experts in the field of Mexican economics and politics discuss a range of topics from government to social issues. Roger Wallace, a member of the executive committee of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, has moderated the Mexico panel for the past several years and will again this evening. He is president and chief executive officer of Investamex, an investment and consulting firm. On the panel are Alfredo E. Thorne, managing director and head of the Latin American Economic and Policy Research for J.P. Morgan Grupo Financiero, S.A. de C. V. (Mexico City). Joining Mr. Thorne is Soledad Loaeza. She is a professor of politics at the Colegio de Mexico in Mexico City. She is also a columnist for La Jornada, a Mexico City newspaper. Also on the panel is Dr. Susan Kaufman Purcell, Vice President of the Council of the Americas. As vice-president she works closely with the Council’s member companies in developing public and private meetings dealing with Latin American economic and political issues. The panel discussion was held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, on January 16.2002. July 12, 2002
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