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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast feed is usually updated multiple times each week.

Episodes

‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion

05 Feb 2026

47m

Kitty Stryker on Sustaining Your Activism: Standing Up Without Falling Down

04 Feb 2026

1h 4m

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel: Eat Your Ice Cream

03 Feb 2026

1h 5m

Bruce Henderson: Midnight Flyboys

02 Feb 2026

1h 4m

Wajahat Ali: How to Fight Fascism with Humor, Heart ... and Hummus

31 Jan 2026

1h 15m

CLIMATE ONE: Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis

30 Jan 2026

1h 3m

Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging

29 Jan 2026

1h 21m

Iran in Crisis: What’s Behind the Protests, and Will the U.S. Attack?

28 Jan 2026

1h 8m

The Opinionated University: Academic Freedom, Diversity, and the Myth of Neutrality in American Higher Education

27 Jan 2026

1h 9m

Immigration & the Future of the United States

27 Jan 2026

1h 13m

USAID and the Rule of Law: A Personal Retrospective by Mary Noel Pepys

26 Jan 2026

1h 11m

How Human Innovation Can Spark a "Century of Plenty"

25 Jan 2026

58m

The Changing Diplomatic Relationships Within Europe and With the United States

24 Jan 2026

58m

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The podcast explores the relationships between the U.S. and Europe, focusing on economic strengths, cultural exchanges, and security alliances like NATO. Panelists highlight the importance of open communication and mutual understanding between countries, particularly in addressing challenges like the situation involvin...