Elbow Room
Philosopher Daniel Dennett talks about his book, Elbow Room. He notes that elbow room, the idea of freedom as maneuverability, is a metaphor for free will. The real threats to this form of free will, according to Profess..
Elder Abuse
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about a project aimed at dealing with elder abuse and abuse of the dependent adult, including disabled or mentally ..
Election of 1796, The
Historian Peter Onuf provides fascinating insights into Thomas Jefferson, whose uncanny political instincts enabled him to not only weather the election of John Adams in 1796, but plan his own campaign for the presidency..
Election of Thomas Jefferson, The
Historian Peter Onuf explains that the primary difference between the Jefferson presidency and that of John Adams was that Jefferson emphasized state's rights over a strong centralized government, and also paid down the ..
Elements of Leadership
Of all the factors that can bring an organization to life and turn an assemblage of individuals into a dynamic team, leadership has to be near the top of the list. But what exactly is leadership? Is it just some vague qu..
Eliminating or Minimizing Risk
This clip talks about ways to eliminate or minimize potential risks, such as buying an existing business or buying into a franchise. Sometimes, the clip explains, the best way to reduce risk is simply by using common sen..
Ellis Island - gateway to America
Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, and closed in 1954. It became the nation's premier federal immigration station during that time period. The station processed over 12 million immigrants. Using archival ..
Email is ruining my life!
Does too much e-mail induce physical and mental stress? What impact does excessive e-mail have on business and the economy? Can companies and employees change their e-mail habits for the better? This program studies the ..
Emancipation
Historian and author Ira Berlin explains that slavery in the United States was not a regional institution. It existed in the north as well as the south, until the north committed to put an end to slavery sometime after t..
Embarrassment
Psychologist and author Paul Ekman talks about embarrassment, which he claims does not qualify as a basic emotion because it doesn't have a universal signal. Dr. Ekman notes that embarrassment can be flattering or unflat..