ACLU Director Anthony Romero explains how the ACLU has evolved over the years, and describes the challenges and rewards of leading such a unique group.

The U.S. has plenty of work to do in terms of maintaining uniform international policies, enforcing freedom of the press, and monitoring law enforcement.

ACLU Director Anthony Romero expresses his disappointment at Obama’s handling of Guantanamo Bay and American torture policies, and offers an ACLU-approved solution.

The foreign policy expert claims that if it weren’t for the possibility of mutually assured destruction, the U.S. might attack North Korea.

Journalist Paul Hoffman moderates a 50-minute panel discussion about swine flu and other world health threats.

Paul Hoffman, Big Think’s Editorial Chairman, sets the stage for a panel discussion on global epidemics.

Old age offers protection against swine flu, says Peter Palese, chairman of microbiology at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

A conversation with the co-founder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post.

As a mother in the media industry, the “Huffington Post” mogul is torn between her business and her daughters.

She worries that we are the next Pompeii.

Arianna Huffington says Obama must be more muscular with healthcare and the economy.

Thanks to online media, says Arianna Huffington, Bush’s torture practices will not easily be forgotten.

Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi advises on the spiritual tools one can use to confront both spiritual and physical ills.

Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi describes his spiritual “technology,” Big Heart Big Mind.

Heartbreak set Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi on the path to enlightenment.

“A restaurant used to be business. Now it’s much more.”

Harry Ostrer, Director of the Human Genetics Program at NYU, criticizes companies that now offer home DNA tests. In five years, he envisions predictive genetic tests for prostate cancer, breast […]

Journalist Paul Hoffman moderates a 50-minute panel discussion about in-home DNA tests and the connection between genes and disease.

Dean of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University Blair Sheppard talks about how sustainability became embedded into global business plans and where to search for the next big […]

Shinya Yamanaka’s stem cell research could pave the way for peace between scientists and ethicists, says Harvard Professor David Scadden.

Oncologist David Scadden explores the hypothesis that cancer grows from stem cells and how future cancer treatment might focus on stem cells, not the whole tumor.

Co-Director of Harvard Stem Cell Institute David Scadden reveals how 1960s research into surviving radiation stumbled upon stem cells.

Amanda Congdon explains how business and public figures can best take advantage of social media.

The executive producer and host of sometimesdaily.com discusses modern media.

Amanda Congdon discusses sharing her life with the Internet.

Amanda Congdon says on-demand media means shorter programming and less network TV.

A conversation with the Co-Director of Harvard Stem Cell Institute.

Execute or get out of the game: Logica North America CEO Amanda Mesler says successful executives follow through.