Narda Zacchino and Robert Scheer explore tech, jobs, and money in California and Texas

In light of the possibility of Rick Perry nominated as the GOP candidate in the upcoming presidential election, the latest Road to the White House 2012: Politics, Media & Technology discussed the continual virtual battle between Texas and California. CCLP senior fellow Narda Zacchino and Annenberg professor Robert Scheer came to disassemble the myths surrounding Texas being the new California. Zacchino puts into context some of the claims that Perry has made about Texas. While it is true that Texas has been phenomenal at creating new jobs, they have the highest amount of minimum wage jobs in the country…….Continue Reading Narda Zacchino and Robert Scheer explore tech, jobs, and money in California and Texas

Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at Feeding Future Generations panel

CCLP senior fellow and former secretary of agriculture Dan Glickman will be presenting a keynote speech at the Newseum in Washington DC as part of what has been deemed an "open discussion about how to raise nutritious food for a growing population with limited resources." Read more here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Dan Glickman to speak at Feeding Future Generations panel

NPR’s new president promises to ‘depoliticize’ the network, focus on revenue

WASHINGTON – Gary Knell, named yesterday as the new president of National Public Radio, does not take office for another two months, but he is wasting no time outlining his priorities. Knell, the longtime CEO of the organization that produces "Sesame Street," told the Associated Press he plans to "depoliticize" NPR, a quote that will be repeated widely here and among NPR's critics. Knell added that he does not believe NPR News is biased, but there is no doubt he will need to explain his use of the "d" word in meetings inside and outside NPR headquarters…….Continue Reading NPR’s new president promises to ‘depoliticize’ the network, focus on revenue

Senior fellow Morley Winograd referenced in CNN Article on baby boomers and politics

CCLP senior fellow Morley Winograd has been referenced in an article about baby boomers and their impact as elected officials in the American political sphere. Winograd and Michael Hais' book Millennial Momentum is also mentioned in the article. You can read it online here…….Continue Reading Senior fellow Morley Winograd referenced in CNN Article on baby boomers and politics