Senior Fellow Orville Schell was quoted in an article in The Nation entitled "Can Olbermann and Gore Democratize The Media?" The piece examines if the new television network, Current, being launched by former Vice President Al Gore will be a game-changer in the realm on political debate on TV…….Continue Reading Schell in the Nation – Current TV
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Bennis in Gainsville Sun – Top 100 Thought Leaders
The Gainesville Sun reported that Distinguished Fellow Warren Bennis was named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders by the Trust Across America project…….Continue Reading Bennis in Gainsville Sun – Top 100 Thought Leaders
The Last Reagan Campaign: Legacy
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.–When President Reagan left office in 1981, his legacy did not seem Mount Rushmore quality. He left office with a good approval rating, more than 50 percent. People always liked him. But there was limited enthusiasm for his record in office. Many of his own ideological soul mates were disappointed with the Gipper, thinking he was a tired old man. They thought he was being manipulated by younger aides in such capers as the Iran-Contra scandal and losing the Cold War to a new, younger Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. Howard Phillips, the founder and chairman of Conservative Caucus,……Continue Reading The Last Reagan Campaign: Legacy
Reagan's presidential legacy examined by Tom Brokaw, panel at Centennial Symposium
More than two decades after he exited the political stage and rode off into the California sunset, President Ronald Reagan continues to spark passionate debate about his policy achievements, foreign policy, and political legacy. "Ronald Reagan was a great president, and he will be remembered in history for one thing, winning the Cold War," exclaimed Reagan biographer Lou Cannon to a standing room only crowd of more than 500 students, scholars and Reagan admirers, who came to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on February 2 for a discussion led by legendary journalist and author Tom Brokaw…….Continue Reading Reagan's presidential legacy examined by Tom Brokaw, panel at Centennial Symposium
Schell in New Yorker – Egypt
Senior Fellow Orville Schell's book Mandate of Heaven was cited in an article in The New Yorker for the strong parallels present in the China uprising in Tienanmen Square in 1989 and the recent civil riots taking place in Egypt. "It was bracing to be reminded in vivid, emotional detail of just how murderous the People's Liberation Army was when ordered to clear the protest," says author of the article Steve Coll. "The students and the urban workers who had persuaded themselves that they were near victory were also stunned by the Army's indiscriminate, decisive violence. They seemed to expect……Continue Reading Schell in New Yorker – Egypt
An Introduction to the Communication Leadership Scholars
The Communication Leadership Scholars is a group of unique and talented undergraduate students from the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. These students have demonstrated their capabilities in and out of the classroom by being a prime example of what the future of communications and journalism means. Led by Cynthia Martinez, the group has been conducting research during the 2010-2011 school year about the future of leadership and the skills that will be required of young adults in the future in order to reach success in the communication field. Below is the innaugural post of the Communication Leadership Scholars,……Continue Reading An Introduction to the Communication Leadership Scholars
CSmith in Variety – The Game
Chris Smith, CCLP Faculty Fellow, was quoted in Variety about the rise in minority focused programming, and how it will effect the audiences in mainstream broadcast television…….Continue Reading CSmith in Variety – The Game
Seib in HuffPo – Egypt
Faculty Fellow Philip Seib posted a blog on the Huffington Post responding to the protests and riots currently occurring in Tunisia. "In Tunisia, the uprising was triggered by the self-immolation of a young man who was overwhelmed by the hopelessness of life under oppressive rule," wrote Seib. "His sacrifice galvanized thousands more whose patience was at an end."……Continue Reading Seib in HuffPo – Egypt
Glickman in the Economist – Agriculture
The Economist cited Senior Fellow Dan Glickman and former Secretary of Agriculture on the efforts of the United States to accrue and sustain a food supply for its citizens, and as prices rise, it becomes a higher agenda items for the government. "I'd like to say agriculture is at the top of the agenda, but I don't believe it. What's needed is sustained leadership from governments, NGOs and the private sector," said Glickman…….Continue Reading Glickman in the Economist – Agriculture
Bennis in Bloomberg – Steve Jobs
Warren Bennis, Distinguished Fellow, was interviewed by Bloomberg News after the announcement that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was taking a leave from his position for health concerns. Bennis described Jobs as a true leader due to his ability to transform the brand of Apple as well bring innovative products to market…….Continue Reading Bennis in Bloomberg – Steve Jobs