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Glen Ford outline specific areas—like the Gates controversy—in which he has been disappointed by Obama, and reveals Obama’s greatest success story.

The Executive Editor of BlackAgendaReport.com doesn’t love the word “hero,” but he tells Big Think the political figures he admires.

Glen Ford believes black radio has served as a vital tool of empowerment since the 60’s, but bemoans increasing corporate control of both radio and other media directed towards African […]

Glen Ford doubts the ability of today’s political environment to reverse corporate influence; he suggests that real progress can only be made via mass organizing.

Glen Ford says that Barack Obama represents no change at all; in fact, he is setting off a major crisis in the African-American political community.

Enrique Peñalosa explains why we must be radical in reshaping urban space.

Enrique Peñalosa outlines the way to rid New York of automobiles.

“Parking is not a constitutional right,” says Enrique Peñalosa, and New York City should focus on creating bike lanes instead.

Enrique Peñalosa discusses the legacy of public space in New York and how it can be improved in the future.

The former mayor of Bogotá and urban strategist describes his fondness for the East Village.

Enrique Peñalosa details how neither land nor capital but quality of life is now the key ingredient in economic growth.

Enrique Peñalosa discusses the main challenge confronting developing cities and outlines some possible solutions.

Enrique Peñalosa describes how cities can encourage greater equality.

Urban strategist and former mayor of Bogotá explains the importance of pedestrian space.

Big Think interview with Enrique Penalosa

According to Jeff Koplan, some form of universal healthcare coverage, as proposed by the Obama administration, would encourage previously uninsured or under-insured people to visit doctors when they’re sick, and […]

Barry Bloom provides a visual presentation of the surge in American obesity. Though the ‘disease’ is communicated culturally, the Professor of Public Health at Harvard argues that it should still […]

So-called swine flu (H1N1) parties, similar in principle to pox parties, have been hotly debated since the virus emerged. In this video, influenza expert Michael Worobey explains why intentionally infecting […]

Peter Palese, Jeffrey Koplan and Michael Worobey discuss our readiness to handle future pandemics.

Some countries have withheld information about viruses, others have accused developed countries of monopolistic tendencies. In this video, Barry Bloom surveys vaccine intellectual property disputes related to Indonesia, Sub-Saharan African […]