NHIOP Podcast

Madeleine Albright Speaks at the NHIOP

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:00:13 -0400

In this podcast, we feature excerpts of a lecture delivered by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on October 24, 2007, at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Secretary Albright spoke on American foreign policy, offered her view on U.S. diplomacy, and took questions from the standing-room-only audience.

Leading a distinguished career, Secretary Albright has served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and was appointed as the first female Secretary of State in 1997. Today, Secretary Albright is a distinguished professor of diplomacy at Georgetown University, a principal of The Albright Group, and chair and principal of Albright Capital Management.

Political Analyst Stewart Rothenberg: Battleground 2008

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:57:21 -0400

Speaking at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on October 16, 2007, Stewart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg Political Report presented his analysis of the upcoming 2008 election. Rothenberg specializes in analysis of Congressional elections, conducting one-on-one interviews with incumbents and their challengers. A frequent contributor to national media including Roll Call, Meet the Press, Face the Nation, and Nightline, Rothenberg also handicaps Presidential elections.

In his lecture, Rothenberg describes the national political mood and its impact on the electorate for the upcoming 2008 election and on the balance of power in Congress. Predicting that the Democratic Party will take the White House, Rothenberg also offers his analysis on a number of other factors and races happening around the country.

Journalist Helen Aguirre Ferre Speaks on Immigration

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:55:44 -0400

In this podcast, we feature a lecture by Helen Aguirre Ferre, who spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on September 24, 2007. In her lecture, Aguirre Ferre discusses the historical context of U.S. immigration, the current process of immigration, and a number of reforms being proposed.

Aguirre Ferre is an award-winning bilingual journalist in print and broadcast media, with more than two decades of reporting experience. She was appointed to the Florida State Committee of Higher Education Access Task Force in 2005, and serves as chair of the Board of Trustees at Miami Dade College.

Gov. Mitt Romney Hosts Town Hall Meeting at Saint Anselm

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:52:07 -0400

In the midst of midterm examinations, and with a student body anxious to return home for fall break, Saint Anselm students joined with members of the public on the morning of October 4 to attend a question and answer period with Republican Presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney.

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics auditorium was transformed for the town-hall style session, with Romney positioned in the midst of at least four different classes of students. In the rear of the room, press risers were filled with journalists from local newspapers, regional television stations, and the national media. Carl Cameron of Fox News was stationed outside the NHIOP all morning, utilizing the parking lot as a temporary television studio for reports from New Hampshire.

Students took center stage all morning as New Hampshire Institute of Politics Student Ambassadors were on hand to greet Gov. Romney as he arrived in a motorcade shortly before 10 a.m. Once inside, Romney was introduced to the crowd by Greg Wallace '10. During the question and answer period, Gov. Romney took several questions from students of varying majors who attended the forum. Several staff members on the Romney campaign who attended the event were also familiar faces to the Saint Anselm campus, as a number of current staff members are also college alumni.

Following another question and answer session with the assembled media outside the front entrance to the NHIOP, Romney caught a number of students off guard as he passed through the cafe as he headed for the motorcade to his next event. Taking the moment in stride, two lunching students captured the attention of the governor, obtaining a quick handshake before the candidate and campaign staff departed.

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd Previews 2008 Election

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:30:34 -0400

In New Hampshire recently for a Democratic candidate debate, NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on September 25. In his lecture he handicaps the republican and democratic candidates for president and discusses the upcoming New Hampshire Primary.

Todd became the political director for NBC News in March 2007. In addition to managing political coverage for the NBC networks, he also contributes on-air analysis to NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Meet the Press with Tim Russert, and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews.

Author and Historian H.W. Crocker Addresses "The Top Myths of American Military History"

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:26:36 -0400

In this podcast, Author and Historian H.W. Crocker delivers a lecture at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on April 26, 2007. Crocker was the invited guest of the Kevin Harrington Student Ambassador program students, and presented a talk on The Top Myths of American Military History.

Crocker, a well published author recently penned Don't Tread on Me, which examines the 400-year history of the American Military. Arguing that the American Revolution may not have been an obviously necessary event, and that the North may not have held the moral high ground throughout the Civil War, Crocker presents what he calls "the real scoop" in his book.

The Kevin Harrington Student Ambassador Program at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics provides students with a unique opportunity to support special events, welcome guests and speakers, and serve as emissaries for the Institute's important mission of citizenship and civic engagement.

Sen. Sam Brownback Proposes Changes to Social Security System

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:03:42 -0400

In this podcast, we feature a speech by republican presidential candidate Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas, who spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on September 4, 2007. During his talk, Sen. Brownback outlined his proposal for reforming the Social Security System, which includes allowing people to put five percent of their taxable income into private accounts.

In his plan, workers would have the choice to remain with the current system or have the ability to save and invest for their own retirement.

After his speech, the senator joined students and faculty for an informal lunch in Davison Hall where discussion continued on Sen. Brownback's proposed changes to Social Security as well as other issues.

William Shipman, co-author of Promises to Keep: Saving Social Security's Dream," and co-chair of the Cato Institute's Project on Social Security Choice also spoke during Sen. Brownback's appearance at the college.

Author and Historian H.W. Crocker Addresses "The Top Myths of American Military History"

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:38:03 -0400

In this podcast, Author and Historian H.W. Crocker delivers a lecture at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on April 26, 2007. Crocker was the invited guest of the Kevin Harrington Student Ambassador program students, and presented a talk on The Top Myths of American Military History.

Crocker, a well published author recently penned Don't Tread on Me, which examines the 400-year history of the American Military. Arguing that the American Revolution may not have been an obviously necessary event, and that the North may not have held the moral high ground throughout the Civil War, Crocker presents what he calls "the real scoop" in his book.

The Kevin Harrington Student Ambassador Program at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics provides students with a unique opportunity to support special events, welcome guests and speakers, and serve as emissaries for the Institute's important mission of citizenship and civic engagement.

Gov. Mike Huckabee Discusses Health Care With Nursing Students

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:51:49 -0400

After starting his day with a 5K "fun run" with supporters in downtown Manchester, republican presidential hopeful and former governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee discussed health care with nursing students. He visited Saint Anselm College on April 17.

Gov. Huckabee spoke about the nation's health crisis as well as his own experience losing 110 pounds after being diagnosed with diabetes. "If I can regain my own health, so can this country, but this country better do it in a hurry," said Huckabee, who wrote about his experience in his book Quit Digging Your Own Grave With a Knife and Fork.

Huckabee spoke about a healthcare system that is broken. "We have a completely upside-down healthcare system in this country where we train doctors to treat disease, not prevent it, and reimburse people to be sick, not well."

He also focused on childhood obesity and what he called a pandemic that is killing kids. "We're raising the first generation of kids who won't live as long as their parents or grandparents," said Huckabee.

He urged students to "go change the stinking system and make it right," but cautioned that real change would happen over a generation, not in a four-year presidential term. Huckabee cited changing attitudes toward seat-belt use, litter, smoking, and drunk driving as examples of how societal views have change over time.

In the short term, he advocates making health care less expensive by enacting medical liability reform, shifting to electronic medical records, making health insurance policies more portable, and helping people open health savings accounts.

Often displaying a great sense of humor and wit, Huckabee described his own efforts to stay healthy by offering two nutrition rules: "If it comes through a car window, it's not food. And if it wasn't food 100 years ago, it's not food, it's a product."

As part of our ongoing series, we make the speeches of presidential candidates who visit the New Hampshire Institute of Politics available to you. After you've listened to each podcast, we invite you to leave comments. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics is non-partisan and does not endorse political issues or candidates. Visit the institute's Web site at www.anselm.edu/nhiop for news and a list of upcoming events.

Causes and Consequences: Douglas Brinkley's Overview of Hurricane Katrina and the Emergency Response

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:49:55 -0400

In this podcast we feature a recent lecture delivered by Dr. Douglas Brinkley, professor at Tulane University and author of the book “The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.” Brinkley spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on April 11.

Dr. Douglas Brinkley at Saint Anselm CollegeDr. Douglas Brinkley did not plan to write The Great Deluge nor did he plan to be an eye-witness to one of the greatest natural disasters that the United States has ever experienced: Hurricane Katrina. Brinkley, a professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, shared his first-hand account of surviving the wrath and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in a lecture at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

Detailing all aspects of the hurricane, from the warnings issued prior to its catastrophic hit, to the initial reactions, to the rescue and cleanup missions-of which the nation is still in the midst-Brinkley proclaimed that "the breakdown in New Orleans was New Orleans." Some residents simply ignored the warnings while others could not afford to acknowledge them.

More... Problems cited for the number of people stranded centered heavily around the elderly. Many seniors planned to stay until they received their social security checks, others would not think of leaving their pets, and more still were abandoned in homes by "irresponsible and negligent" staff. Brinkley also cited New Orleans' lack of a proper Emergency Operations Centers as a cause to the hindrance of successful evacuation efforts. Mayor Nagin fled; the police department crumbled; and the city allowed evacuation buses to sink rather than overcome labor disputes for the good of its own people.

As Brinkley went on to tell personal stories of survivors dying of thirst, being crammed into the Superdome with 23,000 others, and the poor residents of the Ninth Ward just wishing that the president seemed to care as Lyndon B. Johnson said he did following Hurricane Betsy in 1965, the impact of Katrina set in.

Looking to the future, Brinkley sees two visions: Americans will either respect New Orleans and the Gulf Coast as American heritage centers that must be rebuilt and preserved no matter what the cost, or the people of this country will move on and allow New Orleans to be just the "sliver by the river" that remains. Brinkley hopes the nation will choose not to abandon its people in times or peril and will restore his home state to the glory it once possessed.

By Robyn Dangora '10
New Hampshire Institute of Politics

Sen. Hillary Clinton Outlines 10-Point Government Reform Plan

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:46:40 -0400

In a major policy speech before a capacity crowd at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, Sen. Hillary Clinton proposed a series of measures to restore Americans’ confidence in their government by increasing transparency and cutting waste and corruption.

Clinton would ban cabinet officials from lobbying her administration and strengthen whistleblower protections to encourage those uncovering fraud and abuse.

Clinton vowed to end no-bid contracts and post all contracts and agency budgets online. She also pledged to implement an America Results initiative to track the effectiveness of government programs and make the findings public.

"When I'm President, the entrance to the White House will no longer be a revolving door for just the well-connected -- but a door of opportunity for the well-qualified," Clinton said.

Clinton pledged to cut the number of government contractors by 500,000, saving between $10 and $18 billion a year, and track and eliminate unnecessary corporate subsidies through a new agency focused on evaluating corporate welfare.

Finally, Clinton proposed harnessing the latest information technology to make government scientists' findings public on critical issues like global warming and food and drug safety.

Clinton's 10-point plan includes:

* Banning Cabinet Officials from Lobbying a Hillary Clinton Administration
* Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
* Creating a Public Service Academy
* Ending No-Bid Government Contracts and Post All Contracts Online
* Cutting 500,000 Government Contractors
* Restore the Office of Technology Assessment
* Publishing Budgets for Every Government Agency
* Implementing Results America Initiative to Track Government Effectiveness
* Tracking and Eliminating Corporate Welfare
* Expanding Voting Access and Safeguarding Machines

As part of our ongoing series, we make the speeches of presidential candidates who visit the New Hampshire Institute of Politics available to you. After you’ve listened to each podcast, we invite you to leave comments. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics is non-partisan and does not endorse political issues or candidates. Visit the institute's Web site at www.anselm.edu/nhiop for news and a list of upcoming events.

Sen. John Edwards Presents "Big Ideas" on Addressing U.S. and Global Poverty

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:20:48 -0400

On March 15, at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards spoke about reducing poverty in the United States and around the world. Sen. Edwards proposed a four-part plan for dealing with global poverty, starting with a “sweeping effort” to bring education to 23 millions children in poor countries.

Among Sen. Edwards suggestions was a worldwide summit on preventative health care in the developing world, providing economic opportunities and micro-financing for small businesses, and creating a Cabinet-level position to deal with combating global poverty.

In his speech, Edwards set the goal of bringing 12 million people out of poverty in the next decade and “eliminating U.S. poverty within 30 years.”

After you have listened to Sen. Edwards' speech, we invite you to leave a comment in the Saint Anselm College Blog or e-mailing your comment to saintanselmpodcast@gmail.com.

Defending New Hampshire's First-in-the-Nation Primary

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:14:58 -0400

In this podcast, we feature a panel discussion on the historical and political significance of the Granite State's first-in-the-nation presidential primary tradition. The event was held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on March 14, 2007.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch opened the event, which was moderated by Jennifer Donahue, senior advisor for political affairs at the NHIOP.

The distinguished guest panelists included Carl Cameron, Senior Political Correspondent with FOX News Channel; Bill Schneider, Senior Political Analyst with CNN; John DiStaso, Senior Political Reporter at the Union Leader; Ovide LaMontagne, former Quayle for President New Hampshire Chair; Dante Scala, Associate Professor of Politics at Saint Anselm College; and Bill Shaheen, former Kerry for President New Hampshire Chair.

What are your views on the importance of New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary and the current trend of frontloading the presidential primaries. After you listen to this podcast, you may leave a comment in the Saint Anselm College Blog or e-mail your comments to saintanselmpodcast@gmail.com.

Damon Linker Discusses Role of Religion in American Presidential Politics

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:29:15 -0400

In this podcast, we feature a recent New Hampshire Institute of Politics lecture by Dr. Damon Linker, author of the book, The Theocons. Dr. Linker’s essays and reviews have appeared in The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The Weekly Standard. Previously, he served as a speechwriter for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

The subject of Dr. Linker’s lecture is "Taking the Religious Test: The Case of Mitt Romney.”

Liz Walker Discusses Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:22:34 -0400

Award-winning WBZ-TV (CBS 4) journalist and humanitarian activist Liz Walker spoke to a capacity crowd at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) on January 23 about her efforts on behalf of Sudanese women.

Walker is co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, an organization that supports the enterprise projects for women in Sudan through economic development, health care, and educational projects.

During her lecture, Walker showed a brief excerpt from her documentary, A Glory From the God, the story of one woman's inspiring leadership in the movement against genocide in Sudan. Walker has traveled to Sudan three times since 2001, most recently visiting the Darfur region, where more than 300,000 people have been killed and more than two million displaced in what is considered an international humanitarian crisis.

Walker was a news anchor for WBZ-TV for more than 25 years and has recently used her journalism experience to make a great impact in the local and global community. She has produced a number of award-winning documentaries, including the independent documentary on Sudan titled In the Lion's Mouth, by which she earned the 2002 Edward R. Murrow Award, and Friends Like These that she produced for WBZ-TV and was recognized by the Gabriel Awards.

Listener Note: This podcast includes an excerpt of Liz Walker's NHIOP lecture. During the live lecture, Walker previewed a short excerpt of her documentary video and then took questions from the audience (not included in the podcast).

"The Way to Win," Mark Halperin Talks Politics at the NHIOP

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 17:20:41 -0400

On December 5, 2006, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics hosted a lecture by Mark Halperin, political director of ABC News. As political director, Halperin is responsible for the planning and editorial content of all political news on the network. He works with correspondants and producers for all ABC News programs, including World News With Charles Gibson, This Week With George Stephanopoulos, Nightline, 20/20, and news specials.

Halperin's recent book, The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008, examines the personal lives and political histories of some of the biggest names in recent presidential politics.

Podcast Opening Music by Van Davis, "One Question at a Time." Available on the Podsafe Music Network.

NHIOP Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Midterm Election Results

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:32:19 -0400

A panel of distinguished guests, including members of the national media and Saint Anselm College's own political experts, gathered at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) on Wednesday, November 15 to discuss the results of the recent midterm elections and what it may mean as we look forward to the 2008 presidential primary.

The panelists included Anne Kornblut (The New York Times), Scott Spradling (WMUR-TV), Amy Walter (The Cook Political Report), Prof. Dante Scala (Saint Anselm College), and Prof. Dean Spiliotes (Saint Anselm College). The panel is moderated by Jennifer Donahue, NHIOP senior advisor for political affairs.

The podcast for this event is split into two episodes for your listening pleasure. Part two in this podcast series may be found at http://www.anselm.edu/news/podcasts/nhiop11-election-panel-part2-11-15-06.mp3.

NHIOP Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Midterm Election Results (Podcast Part 2)

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:32:19 -0400

This is part two in our two part podcast series covering the Midterm Election Panel Discussion, which took place at the NHIOP on November 15, 2006.

The panelists included Anne Kornblut (The New York Times), Scott Spradling (WMUR-TV), Amy Walter (The Cook Political Report), Prof. Dante Scala (Saint Anselm College), and Prof. Dean Spiliotes (Saint Anselm College). The panel is moderated by Jennifer Donahue, NHIOP senior advisor for political affairs.

Part one in this podcast series may be found at http://www.anselm.edu/news/podcasts/nhiop10-election-panel-part1-11-15-06.mp3.

NHIOP Hosts Peter Beinart of "The New Republic"

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:28:24 -0400

In this episode of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics Podcast, we feature an excerpt from a lecture delivered by Peter Beinart at the institute on October 17.

Peter Beinart is the editor-at-large of The New Republic and writes its weekly TRB column, which is syndicated in The New York Post and other newspapers. He is the author of the recently published book, The Good Fight: Why Liberals — and Only Liberals — Can Win the War on Terror and Make America Great Again. Beinart has also appeared as a commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, and PBS.

Dr. Harvey Mansfield, Author of "Manliness"

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:49:25 -0400

Dr. Harvey Mansfield is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Government at Harvard University. Mansfield, who teaches political philosophy, discusses the topic of his recent book, Manliness. Considered Harvard's most outspoken conservative, he has also written about the discovery and development of the theory of executive power.

Mansfield argues in Manliness that manliness seeks and welcomes drama, prefers times of war, conflict, and risk, and brings change or restores order at crucial moments.

Take 5 With Beena Sarwar

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:08:19 -0400

An audio interview with journalist and documentary film maker Beena Sarwar. Interview conducted by Barbara LeBlanc, director of news and information at Saint Anselm College.

Beena Sarwar: "Gender, Politics, and Human Rights"

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:23:33 -0400

Beena Sarwar is contributing editor in Pakistan for the Kathmandu-based monthly Himal South Asian. She has reported for InterPress Service (1989-1999), and contributed opinion and news to several publications, including The New York Times, The Observer (London), Ms. Magazine, and Indian newspapers. She is considered a leading feminist in Pakistan. Sawar is currently a Neiman Fellow at Harvard University.

Matthew Cooper, White House Correspondent for TIME Magazine

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:58:58 -0400

Matthew Cooper, whose name has gained national recognition surrounding the Valerie Plame CIA leak investigation, spoke at the NHIOP on April 3, 2006.

A White House correspondent for TIME Magazine, Cooper testified in the ongoing investigation by Justice Department Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald that resulted in the indictment of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, former chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney.

Author Richard Harwood Says Americans Ready for Change

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:30:35 -0400

Author Richard Harwood Says Americans Ready for Change

Richard C. Harwood, author and civic innovator, acknowledged the disconcerting state of American politics and public life during a lecture at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, but he urged his audience to work for improvement with optimism that change can occur.

Author of Hope Unraveled: The People's Retreat and Our Way Back and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, Harrwood said Americans want change and will work hard if they know their labors can make a difference. Americans gave money, time and effort following Hurricane Katrina, for example, in an overwhelming response that exceeded even Sept. 11 and the tsunami in Asia. Change comes through individual involvement; giving to charity is not enough, he said.

Take 5 With Author and Civic Innovator Richard Harwood

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:17:36 -0400

An audio interview with Richard C. Harwood, author of Hope Unraveled: The People's Retreat and Our Way Back and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.

Take 5 With Gov. Bill Richardson

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:45:15 -0400

An audio interview with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. Interview conducted by Jennifer Donahue, senior advisor for political affairs, NHIOP.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Talks Politics With Humanities Students

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:13:34 -0400

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson met with about 20 Saint Anselm College humanities students on March 20, 2006, and discussed negotiating prisoner releases with Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro, improving schools in New Mexico and ending the war in Iraq.

"Castro liked to keep everyone off balance," said Richardson, a likely candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. "He liked to negotiate with you when you were very tired."

He told of being awoken at 2 a.m. to meet with Castro while in Cuba to negotiate new immigration rules and the release of political prisoners. By 5 a.m., they had eaten dinner and come to terms, he said.

Bill Kristol Speaks at NHIOP

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:55:33 -0400

Fox News Analyst Bill Kristol discusses presidential and congressional politics, the outlook for the 2006 and 2008 elections, and other political topics.

Take 5 With Bill Kristol

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:09:02 -0400

An audio interview with Fox News analyst and editor of "The Weekly Standard," Bill Kristol

Frank Dixon on Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

dminor@anselm.edu (Doug Minor, Managing Editor/Director of Web Publishing) — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:48:34 -0400

An advisor to Wal-Mart with regard to sustainability, Frank Dixon is a consultant specializing in sustainability, system change, and enhancing financial performance through increased corporate responsibility. Dixon is a senior advisor to Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, the largest firm in the world analyzing corporate sustainability performance.