The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics

Dole Institute Program Video Library

Our program video library is a collection of video and presentation material from past lectures and events at the Dole Institute.

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2011 and 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 (Dole (05), Biden (05), Clinton (04)

2011 FALL Semester Videos

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The U.S. Senate: From Deliberation to Dysfunction
Senate scholar and KU political science professor Burdett Loomis discussed The U.S. Senate, a scholarly textbook he edited after orchestrating the research by noted scholars. Those scholars discussed their conclusions at the Dole Institute Senate Conference, March 23,2010.
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October 11, 2011
FRIENDS OF THE DOLE INSTITUTE
Dinner & Program featuring

MARK HAMRICK, award winning AP business/financial journalist,
President of the National Press Club; and, KU Alum.

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Dole Leadership Prize 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011
9-11 Interfaith Event
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2011 SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER VIDEOS

: Author & KU Professor Robin Rowland discussed his new book, Reagan at Westminster, regarding President Reagan's historic speech foreshadowing the fall of the Iron Curtain. Presented as part of the Presidential Lecture Series.
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: Director Bill Lacy interviews Smith about the most significant Democratic president of the last century.
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: TED WILSON & ROGER SPILLER Military historians discuss their insights and essays in a new book that explores the endings of 14 wars from the Revolution to the first Gulf War and how America transitions going forward.
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: Dr. Jack A. Kaye, Associate Director for Research, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC discussed the results of NASA’s space-based observation of the Earth’s system, and the implications of these results in advancing our nation’s knowledge of climate change and what those changes mean for society. This event is co-sponsored by KU's CReSIS, Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets. Read LJWorld Coverage:
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2010 FALL SEMESTER VIDEOS Aug.-Dec.

: Our popular issue debate program, Neutral Ground, featured civil and rational arguments on both sides of cap-and-trade topic with professional advocates and expert witnesses making their cases.
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: A lively and civil debate presenting the arguments on both sides of the pending Supreme Court case, Snyder v. Phelps, a case that highlights the conflict between protesters' First Amendment right to freedom of speech and the rights of grieving families who wish to mourn their fallen sons and daughters in privacy and with dignity. Panelists: Christina Wells, First Amendment scholar and the Enoch H. Crowder Professor of Law at the University of Missouri, and Stephen McAllister, Solicitor General of Kansas and Professor of Law at KU. Moderator of the debate will be
Bill Lacy, Director of the Dole Institute of Politics. Constitution Day Program co-sponsored by the School of Law and the Dole Institute of Politics.
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: Political media consultant Mark McKinnon advised George W. Bush and John McCain, until Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination for President. He resigned from McCain's campaign because he didn't want to prepare negative advertising against a man he believed was going to try to change "politics as usual" in Washington. David Schimke is editor of the Utne Reader, a magazine which reprints articles on politics and culture from alternative media. They discussed the upcoming elections and the state of politics.
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October 26, 2010 ....... STUDY GROUP Black Conservatism in America - Through the Looking Glass: Dole Fellow Joseph C. Phillips was joined by Ken Blackwell and Robert Traynham. Blackwell, former Mayor of Cincinnati was the first African-American to be the candidate for governor of a major party in Ohio. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee's Platform Committee and was a candidate for chairman of the RNC. Robert Traynham has been a part of the Washington political scene for over fifteen years and was consistently ranked as one of the most powerful staffers on Capitol Hill during his tenure in government. He has worked extensively for the Congressional leadership as a top Communications professional, and has significant experience with both presidential and senatorial political campaigns. Both give their views on modern issues black conservatives face today.
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Watch Study Group session clips on YouTube: 09.28.10 Joseph C. Phillips and MYCHAL MASSIE
...WATCH 1...... WATCH 2; 10.05.10 Dole Fellow Kevin Jackson & PRINCELLA SMITH... WATCH

10.19.10 Joseph C. Phillips & TARA WALL ... WATCH

: Colorado attorney Anne Munch has 22 years of experience as a prosecutor and advocate for victims of domestic violence. This annual event was coordinated by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center and co-sponsored by other KU Units.
Press Release JANA's STORY
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: Discussion about the 2010 midterm elections. The panelists, ranging from campaign strategists to journalists to pollsters, evaluated the results and discussed what it means for the next two years.
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: Sandefur discussed his timely new book that weaves legal analysis and personal stories concerning a citizen's right to economic freedom.
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2010 SPRING SEMESTER February - May

: Biographer Thompson, author of Bob Dole: the Republicans’ Man For All Seasons, provided an inside look at Dole’s lifetime of public service. Thompson first came to know then-Senator Dole as Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star. Currently, Thompson is Communications Director for Senator Ben Nelson (D-Neb.).
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: Three former Dole staffers Sheila Burke (Chief of Staff 1986-1996), Rod DeArment (Senior Advisor 1979-1986), and Michael Glassner (Senior Advisor 1985-2000) assessed Dole's leadership style and major accomplishments, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security reform, and Women and Infant Children nutrition program.
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: Brown, one of America's most prominent black politicians, headlined an evening discussion on public service leadership and the future of our nation. Brown was in the California State Assembly for 30 years, serving as its Speaker for an unprecedented 15 years. He was Mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004.
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: Baker, who served as the U.S. Senate Historian from 1975-2009, is the Inaugural Dole Archive Visiting Fellow. In an interview-style program with Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy, Baker discussed some of the U.S. Senate’s hallmark personalities, achievements and limitations. He provided historical perspective on the chamber’s role in the success of the U.S. political system.
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: Senator Jack Danforth (R) served as U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1976 to 1995. Dole’s close political ally, Danforth nominated Dole to his first term as Majority Leader in 1985. Former Senator Danforth will discuss Dole's interaction with senators and the style that led him to be selected Leader by his colleagues more than any other Republican in history.
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: This two-day academic conference featured nationally-recognized scholars from across the country on the traditions and changes of the U.S. Senate. It was co-sponsored by the University of Kansas Department of Political Science and organized by Professor Burdett Loomis. Conference Details
This event was made possible with the support of the Kansas Humanities Council.
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: Panelists: Scott Morris, former director of Florida Long-Term Recovery for FEMA; KU Prof. Jean-Benito Mercier, professor of Haitian-Creole; and Haitian Venel LaMarre, now residing in Lawrence.This panel discussed Haiti's past, present and future, with a focus on the effects of the recent earthquake on the country. This event was organized & directed by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board .
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: KU Athletics Director Lew Perkins discussed the broader issues of academics, leadership, and globalization in collegiate athletics. This is the third program in the Dole Institute's "Leadership & Globalization in Sports" series.
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: FDIC Chair and KU alumna Sheila Bair discussed her career in public service and her efforts to restore Americans' faith in the financial system. The event was made possible with the generous support of Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. King of Leawood, Kan.
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: An academic conference co-sponsored by the KU Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies; the Center for East Asian Studies; and the Foreign Military Studies Office at Fort Leavenworth. Speakers included Dr. Michael Mihalka, Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth; Dr. Roger Kangas, Near East-South Asian Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University; Dr. Gardner Bovingdon, Departments of Central Eurasian Studies and East Asian Languages and Cultures, Indiana University; Colonel Thomas Wilhelm, Foreign Military Studies Office, Ft. Leavenworth; Dr. Mariya Omelicheva, Political Science, KU; and Ms. Cristin Burke, PhD candidate, Geography, KU; Intern, Foreign Military Studies Office, Ft. Leavenworth.
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: Listen to stories of strength and compassion from Connie Schultz, a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. This lecture series is in memory of the late Jana Mackey, a KU student dedicated to pursuing social justice and equality for women. Co-sponsored by Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center in collaboration with other KU departments and Lawrence organizations.
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: Ambassador Herbst is Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization – U.S. Department of State.
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: British-born Victor Bailey and Jeremy Taylor discussed the upcoming British General Election to demystify the British electoral system. Professor Bailey is a scholar of modern British history and director of the Hall Center for the Humanities. Mr. Taylor previously was an approved candidate for Parliament for the Liberal Democrats. Guests arrived early for a spot of tea at 3. News Release
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: Deputy White House Chief of Staff Mona Sutphen coordinates President Obama’s domestic policy agenda and with that insight discussed current issues and her role in the White House.
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