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The Right to Vote – Eric Schmidt, Google CEO at the DNC

August 30th, 2008

Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google CEO discusses the right to vote, with radio host Rachel Maddow. This is one clip of many from the Townhall Meeting at The Big Tent at the Democratic National Convention in Denver August 28, 2008

 
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Transforming Politics – Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google CEO at the DNC

August 29th, 2008

Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google CEO discusses the role of the internet and Google in helping to transform the political process, with radio host Rachel Maddow. This is one clip of many from the Townhall Meeting at The Big Tent at the Democratic National Convention in Denver August 28, 2008.

 
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Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google CEO, at DNC Townhall

August 28th, 2008

Dr. Eric SchmidtDr. Eric Schmidt, Google CEO, headlined a provocative Townhall meeting at The Big Tent at the DNC in Denver on August 28. Rachel Maddow, radio show host on Air America and soon to be on MSNBC was the moderator.

Dr. Schmidt discussed the way the Internet (and Google) is helping transform the political process, privacy issues and a variety of topics (many of which were asked by bloggers in the audience).

 
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Ed Challenge For Change: Introducing the Challenge

August 28th, 2008

John MerrowOn the eve of the Democratic National Convention, many of the nation’s top progressive education reform groups convened a forum in Denver to highlight the growing consensus for a bold new direction in federal education policy– and to spotlight the exciting work of a new generation of reformers who are already making change happen on the ground across America.

Participants:
John Merrow, PBS (photo); Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Schools; Adrian Fenty, Mayor, Washington, DC; Cory Booker, Mayor, Newark; Roy Romer, Former Gov., Ed in 08; Peter Groff, Pres., Colorado State Senate. Also featuring opening remarks by Colorado Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien.

This podcast was originally recorded on August 24, 2008 and was sponsored by Democrats for Education Reform and Gary-Williams Company, among others.

 
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Ed Challenge For Change: The Faces of Change

August 28th, 2008

Jonathan AlterOn the eve of the Democratic National Convention, many of the nation’s top progressive education reform groups convened a forum in Denver to highlight the growing consensus for a bold new direction in federal education policy– and to spotlight the exciting work of a new generation of reformers who are already making change happen on the ground across America.

Participants:
Jonathan Alter, Newsweek (photo); Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools; Michael Bennet, Superintendent, Denver Public Schools; Larry Rosenstock, High Tech High (San Diego); John King, Uncommon Schools; Don Shalvey, Aspire Public Schools; Michael Johnston, Co-Founder, New Leaders for New Schools.

This podcast was originally recorded on August 24, 2008 and was sponsored by Democrats for Education Reform and Gary-Williams Company, among others.

 
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Delegates React to Hillary Clinton’s Speech Tuesday Night

August 27th, 2008

Hillary ClintonSeveral delegates give their reaction to Hillary Clinton’s primetime speech Tuesday night.

Hear from the Chair of the New York State Democratic Party, June O’Neill; NY State Delegate Maf Uddin; Congressman Tim Bishop; Florida Delegate John Conner; Nevada Delegate Susan Gomez; NY State Delegate Chris Owens; Illinois Delegate Alan Pirtle; and Colorado Delegate Kathy Ensz, from Greeley.

 
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