Politics & Current Affairs — September 15, 2009

Big Think Sits Down with Ann Fudge

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We’re rolling out two videos today from our interview with Ann Fudge, former CEO and Chairman of Young and Rubicam Brands, a marketing and communications firm. At the time, Fudge was one of the highest ranking African American female executives. In these videos, she pontificates on what needs to happen for education reform to work, and the uncertain future of democracy. Fudge worries that as a country, “we are losing civility and openness.” What do you think?

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