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Understanding the Art of Vision

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Shiela Reaves explores the power of visual images and color. (45m 43s)

The Entrepreneurial Edge

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Tryg Jacobson, Ben Richgruber and Gregory St. Fort share their entrepreneurial philosophy. (58m 29s)

The Power of the Liberal Arts

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Thomas Pleger discusses the importance of arts, sciences and the humanities. (46m 56s)

Writing Wisconsin's Communities

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Kimberly Blaeser, Fabu, Dion Kempthorne and Timothy Yu engage communities through writing. (1h 26m 32s)

The State of Wisconsin's Forests

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David Mladenoff discusses the history of Wisconsin forests and looks toward the future. (51m 19s)

Envisioning Responses to Climate Change

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Panel discussion focusing on hopeful responses to climate change in Wisconsin. (1h 13m 32s)

The Photography of Witness

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Michael Kienitz, Kevin Miyazaki and Craig Schreiner share experiences through photographs. (1h 16m 5s)

Full Spectrum: The Promise of Light as Medicine

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Chukuka S. Enwemeka discusses medical uses for phototherapy. (1h 4m 59s)

Barriers to Addressing Our Climate and Energy Challenges

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Sharon Dunwoody, Dietram Scheufele and Kathy Kuntz discuss energy concerns. (1h 24m 23s)

Thornton Wilder: A Life

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Penelope Niven and Tappan Wilder celebrate the life and works of Thornton Wilder. (56m 17s)

Vital Skills

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Jody Clowes leads a panel discussion about the importance of traditional skills. (1h 4m 50s)

Revitalizing Rural Life through the Arts

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Donna Neuwirth, Jay Salinas and Mitch Menchaca discuss the arts in rural areas. (1h 24m 19s)

Getting "Civilized" About Deficit Reduction

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Join Diane Lim Rogers for a discussion about tackling the nation’s debt. (1h 27m 55s)

The U.S. at Home and Abroad in a Post-9/11 World

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Join John Hall and Donald Downs for a look at U.S. military operations post 9/11. (1h 28m 21s)

Making Art, Making War

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John DeMain, Jane Simon and Valerie Laken discuss the arts post 9/11. (1h 22m 59s)

Islam and America: Citizenship and Democracy

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Join Charles Cohen, Louise Cainkar and Asifa Quraishi for a discussion about citizenship. (1h 20m 59s)

Wisconsin's Education Challenges

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Julie Underwood, Mike Thompson, Joan Wade and Dan Nerad discuss education in Wisconsin. (1h 35m 18s)

Violence, Restorative Justice and Human Rights

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Join Janine Geske and Scott Straus for a look at justice in the U.S. and in Africa. " (1h 18m 58s)

Why Third-World Migrants Will Disappear by 2050

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Jeffery Williamson challenges beliefs about labor, immigration and the economy. (1h 14m 33s)

Warfare and Public Perception in 2050

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Join the discussion about the impact of wars on our society. (1h 10s)

What's Driving My Car? 2050 Biofuels

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Learn about our consumption of energy and biofuels with Tim Donohue. (1h 33m 44s)

Digital Media and the Future of Schooling

Erica Halverson discusses media in the classroom. (1h 34m 49s)

Wisconsin 2050: Lessons from the Great Depression

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Look back at history for possible answers to current economic issues with Liaquat Ahamed. (1h 9m 25s)

Education Benefits of Digital Technologies

Massively multiplayer online games may be among the most promising new teaching methods. (1h 53s)

Commercializing Stem Cell Research

Learn about stem cell technology from Michael West of BioTime Inc. (1h 24m 13s)

Halting the Progression of Neurological Diseases

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Jeffery Johnson discusses research into cause and progression of neurological diseases. (1h 23m 57s)

The 2008 Presidential Election Campaign

Dr. Barry Burden lectures in a political series entitled "Getting to Purple". (1h 5m 54s)

Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy

Learn about the history of Wisconsin politics. (1h 12m 42s)

Progress in Bridging Political Divides

David Broder discusses the U.S. election process. (48m 15s)

The Power of Forgiveness

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Robert Enright discusses his scientific research about forgiveness. (1h 32m 11s)

The Gift of Life

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Hans Sollinger speaks of organ transplantation. (1h 12m 40s)

Keeping the Dream Alive

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Gloria Ladson-Billings addresses the issues seen in public education. (1h 23m 3s)

Tales from the Other Biotech Frontier

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Take a closer look at stem cell research in Wisconsin compared to other states. (1h 14m 30s)

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