Roundtable Focus:
State and local leadership have largely led the way in implementing on-the-ground solutions to address global climate change and to diversify the energy economy. For this reason, this session focuses on innovative actions at the state and local level in particular, while incorporating the need to build a more effective partnership at the federal level in what is now increasingly an international climate reality.

Participants:
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Dan Arvizu, Mark Falcone, Van Jones (photo), Charles Maxwell, Federico Peña, Carl Pope, Jon Ratner, Rhone Resch, Heather Stephenson

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
State and local leadership have largely led the way in implementing on-the-ground solutions to address global climate change and to diversify the energy economy. For this reason, this session focuses on innovative actions at the state and local level in particular, while incorporating the need to build a more effective partnership at the federal level in what is now increasingly an international climate reality.

Participants:
Vijay Vaitheeswaran (photo), Sen. Jeff Bingaman, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Ed Markey, Greg Nickels, Gov. Bill Ritter Jr., Sen. Ken Salazar

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

This podcast episode features introductory remarks by David Potter, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Camco.

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The global challenge of climate change has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda as businesses strive to balance their economic interests while recognizing the global imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A full range of challenges and opportunities facing business leaders will be explored in this session, regarding capitalization, research and development, technology transfer, the policy regime, and the emerging carbon market.

Participants:
Rick Stengel, Paul Cicio, Dan Hendrix, Mike Kaplan (photo), Dr. Jeff Kenna, Rose McKinney James, Dan Reicher, Frances Beinecke, Leo Gerard, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Navin Nayak, John Podesta, Dan Sperling

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
International public opinion research has demonstrated a sharp and widespread decline in global opinion of the United States. Parallel domestic opinion research demonstrates that there is broad, bipartisan consensus that America’s flagging reputation is contrary to its global security and economic interests. This roundtable explores steps a new Administration can pursue to enhance public diplomacy and rebuild America’s reputation in the world.

Participants:
Tom Brokaw, Madeleine Albright (photo), Richard Haas, Amb. Richard Holbrooke, Jessica Mathews, Vin Weber

This podcast was originally recorded on August 27, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
International public opinion research has demonstrated a sharp and widespread decline in global opinion of the United States. Parallel domestic opinion research demonstrates that there is broad, bipartisan consensus that America’s flagging reputation is contrary to its global security and economic interests. This roundtable explores steps a new Administration can pursue to enhance public diplomacy and rebuild America’s reputation in the world.

Participants:
Tom Brokaw (photo), Madeleine Albright, Richard Haas, Amb. Richard Holbrooke, Jessica Mathews, Vin Weber

This podcast was originally recorded on August 27, 2008.

While in theory entrepreneurs can start companies anywhere, in practice they do so where there are desirable places to live, where educated employees are available, and where state-of-the-art infrastructure exists, especially wired broadband and wireless connections. In fact, access to broadband connectivity is now a prerequisite to participate not only in the economic, civic, and cultural benefits arising from Internet access, but increasingly to access affordable and effective educational options and health care services, as well.

Participants:
Moderator: Phil Weiser

Government 2.0: Kathryn Brown (photo), Julius Genachowski, Don Gips, Ellen Goodman, Reed Hundt, Andrew McLaughlin, Joe Samuel
Promoting the Next Wave of Innovation: Charlie Ergen, Brad Feld, Bill Kennard, Charles Phillips, Don Rosenberg, John Seely Brown, David Thompson
Internet Policy in a New Era: Dorothy Attwood, Larissa Herda, Larry Irving, Michael Katz, Jack Krumholtz, Pieter Poll

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

While in theory entrepreneurs can start companies anywhere, in practice they do so where there are desirable places to live, where educated employees are available, and where state-of-the-art infrastructure exists, especially wired broadband and wireless connections. In fact, access to broadband connectivity is now a prerequisite to participate not only in the economic, civic, and cultural benefits arising from Internet access, but increasingly to access affordable and effective educational options and health care services, as well.

Participants:
Moderator: Phil Weiser

Government 2.0: Kathryn Brown, Julius Genachowski, Don Gips, Ellen Goodman, Reed Hundt, Andrew McLaughlin (photo), Joe Samuel
Promoting the Next Wave of Innovation: Charlie Ergen, Brad Feld, Bill Kennard, Charles Phillips, Don Rosenberg, John Seely Brown, David Thompson
Internet Policy in a New Era: Dorothy Attwood, Larissa Herda, Larry Irving, Michael Katz, Jack Krumholtz, Pieter Poll

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

While in theory entrepreneurs can start companies anywhere, in practice they do so where there are desirable places to live, where educated employees are available, and where state-of-the-art infrastructure exists, especially wired broadband and wireless connections. In fact, access to broadband connectivity is now a prerequisite to participate not only in the economic, civic, and cultural benefits arising from Internet access, but increasingly to access affordable and effective educational options and health care services, as well.

Participants:
Moderator: Phil Weiser (photo)

Government 2.0: Kathryn Brown, Julius Genachowski, Don Gips, Ellen Goodman, Reed Hundt, Andrew McLaughlin, Joe Samuel
Promoting the Next Wave of Innovation: Charlie Ergen, Brad Feld, Bill Kennard, Charles Phillips, Don Rosenberg, John Seely Brown, David Thompson
Internet Policy in a New Era: Dorothy Attwood, Larissa Herda, Larry Irving, Michael Katz, Jack Krumholtz, Pieter Poll

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The Roundtable examines the critical functions in emergency preparedness, and possible strategies, public and private sector partnerships, financing mechanisms, and the quality of the information and distributions systems.

Participants:
Edward Collins (photo), Philip Crowley, Richard Falkenrath, Dr. Stephen Flynn, Dr. Douglas Jackson, Suzanne Mencer, Robert O’Leary, Major General (Ret.) Mason Whitney, James Witt

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The Roundtable examines the critical functions in emergency preparedness, and possible strategies, public and private sector partnerships, financing mechanisms, and the quality of the information and distributions systems.

Participants:
Philip Crowley (photo), Edward Collins, Richard Falkenrath, Dr. Stephen Flynn, Dr. Douglas Jackson, Suzanne Mencer, Robert O’Leary, Major General (Ret.) Mason Whitney, James Witt

This podcast was originally recorded on August 26, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
This roundtable examines the critical planning which should be taken in early adulthood and throughout a lifetime of employment to prepare for the end of careers. It examines the financial tools needed to create long term financial security. The participants also discuss the policy role of advocacy groups for seniors.

Participants:
Dr. Tucker Adams (photo), Mike Fahey, Mark Iwry, Dannel Malloy, Earl Pomeroy, Dr. Christian Weller

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
This roundtable examines the critical planning which should be taken in early adulthood and throughout a lifetime of employment to prepare for the end of careers. It examines the financial tools needed to create long term financial security. The participants also discuss the policy role of advocacy groups for seniors.

Participants:
Earl Pomeroy (photo), Dr. Tucker Adams, Mike Fahey, Mark Iwry, Dannel Malloy, Dr. Christian Weller

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission reported in January, 2008 that the annual investment required to improve the condition and performance of all modes of surface transportation ranges between $225 and $340 billion over the next 50 years. Currently less than 40% of the minimum amount is being invested.

Participants:
Richard Gephardt (photo). Rosa DeLauro, Jane Garvey, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Steve Heminger, Terence O’Sullivan, Robert Puentes, Gov. Edward Rendell, Timothy Romer, R.T. Rybak, Janette, Sadik-Khan, Ron Sims

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission reported in January, 2008 that the annual investment required to improve the condition and performance of all modes of surface transportation ranges between $225 and $340 billion over the next 50 years. Currently less than 40% of the minimum amount is being invested.

Participants:
Gov. Edward Rendell (photo). Richard Gephardt, Rosa DeLauro, Jane Garvey, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Steve Heminger, Terence O’Sullivan, Robert Puentes, Timothy Romer, R.T. Rybak, Janette, Sadik-Khan, Ron Sims

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.

Participants:
Moderated by Tom Toch (photo). Sen. Bingaman, Shirley Bloomfield, Eli Broad, Dr. Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Mike Feinberg, Chris Gabrieli, Walter Isaacson, Paula Prahl, Gov. Roy Romer, John Schnur, John Wilson

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.

Roundtable Focus:
The Wellness Councils of America estimate that approximately 81 per cent of businesses with 50 or more employees have some form of health programs available to their employees. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other illnesses affect millions of Americans. Our economy is impacted by lower productivity and increased health care costs. Obesity alone is an epidemic which costs the healthcare system $90 billion per year. One in every five Americans is obese, and Type II diabetes in children is rampant. The children of today may be the first generation of Americans whose life expectancy may be shorter than their parents.

Participants:
Moderated by Sen. Tom Daschle (photo). Bruce Bodaken, Dr. Denis Cortese, Michael Critelli, Trace Devanney, Dr. Patty Gabow, Jeff Kindler, Dr. Jeanne Lambrew, Thomas Menino, Gavin Newsom, Dr. Samuel Nussbaum, Barbara O’Brien, Dr. Stephen Oesterle, Linda Pryor, Kenneth Shachmut, Kevin Sharer, Hilda Solis, Dr. Reed Tuckson

This podcast was originally recorded on August 25, 2008.