And policies which led to such illfated federal investments as that of the now bankrupt solyndra Solar Panel Manufacturer as well as the a 123 caller Battery Manufacturer to a withering analysis which we at the institute have come to expect of the oxford trained economist whose chief of staff for the council of economic advisers. Sorry. During the administration of president george w. Bush. In her book she helps us understand why the failures of such direct investments in private firms are both significant problems in themselves and cautionary tale for those who would have the government rather than private investors allocate capital. The publication of regulating to disaster calfs dianas first year as an Institute Senior fellow in which she has been prolific and influential. Cited by writers, reporters, talkshow hosts across the country. In particular i think of many contributions to our issues 2012 ranging from her analysis demonstrating that even adjusting for the state of the econo
Thats the way i interpreted it. I think its a really wonderful and amazing representation of his influence. Host janet in quincy, illinois, i think we have time to get you in. Caller thank you. My husband knew him. They worked together in 1958 the glacier park, montana. Guest you worked with whom . Host janet . Janet, i apologize. Im going interrupt you. Janet, i didnt understand who your understand worked with . Caller they were working in glacier park in a lodge in 1958. Host who . Caller hebert. Guest okay. Host janet, very quickly, go ahead. Caller anyway. We wanted to know. You had earlier talked about him being in this compound. Has anybody seen him . Is he okay . Thats my question. Guest yes. He came out recently for a funeral of a family member, and apparently talked to his brother. But then his brother told people about what hebert said. I think they cut off communication. But, you know, hes alive and hes healthy, apparently. But he has host is he being held prisoner . Guest y
Today we know that these three writers are gifts to the english language. This morning, the first author that i will be introducing nonother than dave barry. Lets give him a round of applause before he comes out. [applause] we all know that you cannot do justice to his talents and there he is. [applause] you just cant do justice by reading has lengthy biography or saying that his new work, insane city, his first adult novel in more than a decade. He is an individual for over 25 years have appeared in 25 newspapers, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and its pretty cool. Like every other kid in the 305, i grew up relishing reading him and today we are hearing from a hometown favorite in dave barry. In our next author is roy blount. Come on out and lets give him a round of applause. [applause] a master of language and the humorist to boot. He has authored 22 books in a wide range from robert ely to the Pittsburgh Steelers if you are an npr nerd, and you may also know him as a regular panelist
Oh, they tragic life of emmett till. Whose 1955 murdo has been described as giving rosa parks the strength to sit down. And Martin Luther king jr. The courage to stand up. This is one of our great lives presentations in conjunction with the universities celebration of black history month. Id like first to thank our Program Sponsor Aes Corporation for their generous support of great lives it is this kind of support thats so crucial in making a serious possible as a Public Service to our community. Now speak of this evening is university of kansas professor. Dave tell. Author of the 2019 book titled remembering emmett till which will be available for sale and signing in the foyer at the conclusion of tonights program. Dr. Tell who has a doctorate from penn state. Has one numerous awards for both research and teaching. His research focuses on issues of race memory and the digital humanities since 2014 he has focused in particular on the legacy of the murder of emmett till. In which endeav
Oh, they tragic life of emmett till. Whose 1955 murdo has been described as giving rosa parks the strength to sit down. And Martin Luther king jr. The courage to stand up. This is one of our great lives presentations in conjunction with the universities celebration of black history month. Id like first to thank our Program Sponsor Aes Corporation for their generous support of great lives it is this kind of support thats so crucial in making a serious possible as a Public Service to our community. Now speak of this evening is university of kansas professor. Dave tell. Author of the 2019 book titled remembering emmett till which will be available for sale and signing in the foyer at the conclusion of tonights program. Dr. Tell who has a doctorate from penn state. Has one numerous awards for both research and teaching. His research focuses on issues of race memory and the digital humanities since 2014 he has focused in particular on the legacy of the murder of emmett till. In which endeav