Check here often for discussion content from sources such as U.S. government-sponsored Ted Talks, Public Broadcasting, and Voice of America.

Podcasts

Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. A podcast is an audio recording on just about any topic that can be downloaded on most devices and listened to anytime. Podcasts are relatively easy to create and are a tool for American Spaces to promote media literacy, journalistic skills, and press freedom.

TED Talks

TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment, and design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.

• The Untapped Genius that could Change Science for the Better

  Speaker: Jedidah Isler
  Length: 13 min
  Themes: Diversity, STEM, Science, Women’s Empowerment

• Three Steps to Turn Meetings into Transformative Gatherings

  PDF (1.6 MB)
  Speaker: Priya Parker
  Length: 10 min
  Themes: Virtual Programming, Meetings, Conflict Resolution, Communication

• Fight for Disability Rights

  Speaker: Judith Heumann
  Length: 17 min
  Theme: Civil rights, American with Disabilities Act, discrimination, and opportunity

• TED Talk: Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave

  Microsoft Word (623 kb)
  Length: 15 min. 53 sec.
  Theme: Gender-Based Violence; Women’s Empowerment

• Highlights from State Interactive Program: Athletes Without Limits

  PDF (556 kb)
  Theme: Disabilities, Sports Diplomacy, Women’s Empowerment

• TED Talk: Ancient Wonders Captured in 3D

  (PDF 371 kb)
  Speaker: Ben Kacyra
  Length: 12:20 min.
  Theme: Cultural Preservation, Science & Technology

• TED Talk: The Unexpected Challenge of a Country's First Election

  (PDF 1 MB)
  Speaker: Philippa Neave
  Length: 11 min.
  Theme: Election Principles, Democratic Values

• TED Talk: Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power

  (PDF 1 MB)
  Speaker: Eric Liu
  Length: 17:15 min.
  Theme: Civic Engagement, Democratic Values

• Anti-Corruption

  (PDF 597 KB)
  TED Talk: What Really Motivates People to be Honest in Business?
  ShareAmerica Video: Company Gets Unfair Access – What’s the Harm?

• How We Can End Sexual Harassment at Work

  (PDF 617kb)
  Speaker: Gretchen Carlson
  Themes: Sexual harassment and workplace quality
  Duration: 15 min