How does the media affect government decisions? Tom Gjelten moderates this Open Society panel with journalists Roger Cohen, David Rieff, and Lindsey Hilsum. Speakers: David Rieff, Lindsey Hilsum, Roger Cohen, Tom Gjelten. (Recorded: May 18, 2011)

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This conversation with George Soros covers topics including the roots of his philanthropic philosophy, lessons learned, and the future of the work of the Open Society Foundations. Speakers: George Soros, Aryeh Neier, Gara LaMarche. (Recorded: May 12, 2011)

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This discussion is led by representatives of Open Society grantee Equal Education, a movement working for quality and equality in South African education, through analysis and activism. Speakers: Aleesha Taylor, Dmitri Holtzman, Jonathan Hodgson, Nokubonga Yawa. (Recorded: May 10, 2011)

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Legendary climate scientist James Hansen and journalist Mark Hertsgaard discuss the new realities of global warming and the profound challenges they present, now and in the future. Speakers: Mark Hertsgaard, James Hansen, Nancy Youman. (Recorded: April 14, 2011)

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In Afghanistan, will hard compromises for peace erode hard-fought rights protections and further undermine the legitimacy of international involvement? Speakers: Ahmad Nader Nadery, Francesc Vendrell, Anthony Richter. Please Note: The audio from this event has been truncated due to technical difficulties. (Recorded: April 8, 2011)

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This Open Society Foundations event explores the current status of human rights in Kyrgyzstan one year after its popular uprising. Speakers: Dmitry Kabak, Sardarbek Bagishbekov, Valentina Gritsenko, Dinara Oshurakhunova, Michael Hall. (Recorded: March 29, 2011)

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Justice Richard Goldstone and other experts discuss international human rights law, the investigation and prosecution of terrorist crimes, reform in counterterrorism, and victims’ right to reparations. Speakers: Justice Richard Goldstone, Amrit Singh, Mark Ellis, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Mendez, Javaid Rehman. (Recorded: March 23, 2011

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The keynote speaker at this event was Ellen Miller, founder and executive director of the Sunlight Foundation, who focused on the theme “Turning Data into Action.” Speakers: Ellen Miller, Janet Haven, Goran Buldioski. (Recorded: March 17, 2011)

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Author Randal D. Pinkett, along with noted social entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders, discuss how black men and boys can "change the game" at work, at home, and in their communities. Speakers: Randal D. Pinkett, Nicole Sharpe, Susan Taylor Batten, Chandra Anderson, Roger Blissett, Michael Lewis. (Recorded: February 28, 2011)

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Open Society Fellow Howard French discusses his recent travels in three African countries, where he conducted extensive interviews with Chinese workers and members of the communities where they have settled. Speakers: Howard French. (Recorded: February 24, 2011)

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