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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

Sergeant Nyaradzo Auxilia Hoto: Protecting Africa’s Wilderness, "Sergeant Nyaradzo Auxilia Hoto: Protecting Africa’s Wilderness, with a Powerful All-Female Ranger Force

28 Sep 2024

1h 11m

In this podcast episode, Joseph Stiglitz offers a fresh perspective on freedom, shaped by insights from the COVID-19 pandemic and critiques of conventional economic theories. He argues for a balance between individual liberties and the well-being of society, warning against the dangers of unregulated markets. Stiglitz ...

CLIMATE ONE REWIND – Wardrobe Malfunction: The Climate Impact of Clothing

20 Sep 2024

1h 0m

Don Lemon: My Search for God in America

19 Sep 2024

1h 2m

Don Lemon: My Search for God in America

19 Sep 2024

1h 2m

Cass Sunstein: Campus Free Speech

17 Sep 2024

1h 7m

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In this podcast episode, legal scholar Cass Sunstein explores the intricate issues surrounding free speech on college campuses. Using the "plumber/doctor" metaphor, he advocates for a practical interpretation of the First Amendment, clarifying common misconceptions and highlighting the differences between policies at p...