Kennedy v. Humphrey: The 50th Anniversary of the West Virginia Democratic Primary

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May 12, 2010
On the 50th anniversary of the West Virginia Democratic Primary, Kennedy aides Richard Donahue, Charlie Peters and Ted Sorensen, and veteran journalist David Broder share their memories of the 1960 campaign with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tom Oliphant.

The Future of Space Flight

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May 10, 2010
Charles Bolden, the newly appointed Administrator of NASA, discusses the challenges facing the Space Program and President Obama’s new priorities during these difficult economic times with MIT Professor of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Engineering Systems, Edward Crawley.

Condolences from a Grieving Nation

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March 9, 2010
After reading thousands of letters sent to Jacqueline Kennedy following the President’s death, historian Ellen Fitzpatrick selected 250 to be published for the first time. This collection reflects a cross-section of American life at this tragic moment in our nation’s history. She discussed the book with Robin Young, host of WBUR’s Here and Now.

Foreign Policy in a Perilous World

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March 9, 2010
Senator John Kerry and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband discussed current foreign policy challenges including Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East; climate change and energy security; and the world economy. Senator Kerry is chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. David Miliband studied in Boston as a John F. Kennedy Scholar. Boston Globe reporter, Kevin Cullen, moderated.

Ending Child Poverty:The Legacy of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

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March 7, 2010
Senator Christopher Dodd; Marian Wright Edelman, President of the Children’s Defense Fund; Shirley Sagawa, a former member of Senator Kennedy’s staff; Mark Greenberg, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for the Department of Health & Human Services; and Christina Paxson, Dean of the Woodrow Wilson School and Co-Editor of The Future of Children, pay tribute to Senator Kennedy’s commitment to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

A Conversation with Senator Paul Kirk

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March 1, 2010
Senator Paul Kirk reflected on his long friendship with Senator Edward M. Kennedy, his experience in the United States Senate, and the state of our national politics. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tom Oliphant, formerly of The Boston Globe, moderated.

Theodore Roosevelt: The Naturalist President

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February 15, 2010
Historian Douglas Brinkley discussed his new book, The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America with Kathleen Dalton, Professor of History at Phillips Academy.

My Friend, the Senator, and Our Love of History

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January 28, 2010
Historian David McCullough talked about Senator Kennedy’s life and their long and unique friendship.

A Conversation with Reverend Joseph Lowery

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January 20, 2010
Reverend Lowery, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who delivered the closing benediction at President Obama’s inauguration, shared memories of his legendary life and career with award-winning television host and journalist, Liz Walker.

Civil Rights: Here and Now

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December 10, 2009
On the 100th anniversary of the NAACP, CEO and President Benjamin Jealous, and Chairman Julian Bond reflect on past achievements and the challenges ahead for the organization. Professor Patricia Sullivan, author of Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement, moderates.