Think Tank with Ben Wattenberg

Season 4

Discussion show focusing on trends, conditions, and ideas behind the week's headlines.

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20 Episodes

  • Is there a right to die?
    E1
    Is there a right to die?Until recently, assisted suicide was illegal, but court decisions have affirmed the right of terminally ill patients to receive suicide help from doctors. Are we making dying more humane or are we entering a brave new world of state-sanctioned euthanasia?
  • Can Dole win?
    E2
    Can Dole win?As the '96 election draws near, Think Tank examines the likelihood of a Republican presidency. Does Bob Dole have what it takes to remove President Clinton from the Oval Office? Or is Clinton's popularity so high that he is likely to serve another term?
  • Can school choice save schools?
    E3
    Can school choice save schools?The debate over school vouchers and voucher systems has been a topic of controversy, especially in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the first ever program promoting freedom of choice in schooling has been established.
  • Is America doomed?
    E4
    Is America doomed?A majority of the American people believe there is a moral crisis in this country, as does Robert Bork, a renowned figure in American law. Think Tank talks one on one with Judge Bork about America's moral crisis.
  • Can we win the war on drugs?
    E5
    Can we win the war on drugs?The battle against drug abuse has been joined by both presidential candidates, but this was has been going on and off for at least 80 years. Can it be won, and what can a president really do to fight it?
  • Is America exceptional?
    E6
    Is America exceptional?Think Tank talks with two experts on all things American about the uniqueness of the American culture, from its religion to its rights. Does America's uniqueness, compared to other countries of the world, work towards its benefit?
  • Is public journalism, journalism?
    E7
    Is public journalism, journalism?Lately, some of the old school canons of journalism, notably just reporting the facts, seems to have been abandoned for a type of reporting that seeks to shape the agenda. But is this a recent development? Has a liberal press been tricking us for years?
  • Campaign finance reform
    E8
    Campaign finance reform
  • What if we held an election and everybody came?
    E9
    What if we held an election and everybody came?As we get close to election day, the issue of voter turnout will be a topic of critique and discussion. For the outcome of every election depends on who shows up. It is said that too few Americans vote and voter turnout will be very low in 1996.
  • Talking about evolution with Richard Dawkins
    E10
    Talking about evolution with Richard DawkinsThink Tank discusses Charles Darwin's theory of evolution with Richard Dawkins, one of the world's leading scientists, as he compares the theory that humans evolved from more simple organisms with the theory of creationism.
  • Is the nation in transformation?
    E11
    Is the nation in transformation?Various political groups have emerged as dominant through the numerous elections America has held ever since its founding. Who is in control now? Have conservatives emerged the victorious party over liberals?
  • Uncharted waters
    E12
    Uncharted watersThe oceans' depths remain a mystery to the scientific world. Why has American science not explored these waters? Is our science not advanced in this particular area?
  • A conversation with Stanley Crouch
    E13
    A conversation with Stanley CrouchThink Tank engages in lively discussion with Stanley Crouch, one of America's leading essayists, about American culture.
  • Teddy Roosevelt, the first modern president
    E14
    Teddy Roosevelt, the first modern presidentToday the president plays a more active role than ever before. Many feel that FDR was the first to initiate this modern, progressive presidency.
  • Is there a stealth realignment?
    E15
    Is there a stealth realignment?Voters seem to be fed up with politics. But around the country, candidates for next year's election are already working hard. This may be a very important election.
  • Is the population explosion over?
    E16
    Is the population explosion over?In past years, the nation, as well as the world, became alarmed by the rapid increase in population. As the twenty-first century draws near, Think Tank explores if the nation still has reason to be concerned.
  • Is America still a melting pot?
    E17
    Is America still a melting pot?Throughout American history, the nation has prided itself on consisting of a diverse group of races, ethnic backgrounds, and nationalities. But does America's reputation still hold true in the 1990's?
  • Did Joe McCarthy have a point?
    E18
    Did Joe McCarthy have a point?Senator Joseph McCarthy conducted investigations about spies in American society and our government. He had many supporters and adversaries. But was McCarthy onto something?
  • How can we win the war against cancer?
    E19
    How can we win the war against cancer?Think Tank engages several esteemed guests on how cancer could be overcome.
  • The next four years in review
    E20
    The next four years in reviewThink Tank looks into the future to explore the next four years. How will history regard America at this time? What types of public policies does the government hold in store?

 

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