Bank of America Walter E. Hoadley Annual Economic Forecast Robert Reich, Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy, U.C. Berkeley; Former U.S. Secretary of Labor; Author, The Work of Nations
Is the U.S. economy showing signs of recovery, as some indicators suggest, or are these assertions dangerously premature? Having served in three administrations, written best-selling books and published articles in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, former U.S. Read more »
California: A State of Turmoil - duplicate listing Dan Walters, Political Columnist, Sacramento Bee
According to veteran columnist Walters, California is suffering from an unparalleled social and economic complexity that has collided with an antiquated and pitfall-laden political system. What does the future hold? Will our next governor be able to make a difference? Read more »
Twyla Tharp
Choreographer; Author, The Collaborative Habit and The Creative Habit
Tharp discusses how good collaborators aren’t born, they’re made. She explores working with others and gives examples of how collaboration is replacing competition in both education and business. Read more »
California + China = A Cleaner World? The Commonwealth Club Presents an Afternoon with the Governor
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon convene a global summit of governors from developing countries to advance the transition to a clean-energy economy. Before that happens, he'll be here for a discussion of California's role managing greenhouse gases, promoting green jobs and developing clean technology. Join us at the intersection of policy, politics and carbon for a conversation with the governor. Read more »
