GM CEO Dan Ackerson interview by Climate One at the CommonWealth Club. He talks about his opinions at the intersection of economics, politics, energy, and business. Does he believe in Global Warming? Yes.  Is he going to take a closer look at the GM Foundation's support of the Heartland Institute? Yes.

Two icons of the 60's civil rights era -- Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) -- meet to share experiences and revelations about the momentous March on Washington which they both attended 50 years ago. At 23, Lewis had just been named to lead the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and was the youngest and most defiant of the featured speakers.

Uploaded on Apr 15, 2010

The Sanctuary for Independent Media welcomed Austin, TX-based folk musician Eliza Gilkyson and activist Rob Jensen on November 16, 2008.
The duo intertwined songs and speeches throughout the night to present a collection of beautiful music and radical discussion.

Empire, Economics and Ecology are the Three E's.

Part 2 of 4: In this clip, Eliza introduces her husband and shares with the audience the way in which Jensen's perspective has influenced her own beliefs and her songwriting. Jensen then begins his presentation on justice, sustainability and his idea of the "Three E's": empire, economics and ecology.

Bill Moyers has followed the stories of two Milwaukee families since 1991. Like thousands of others, they were caught in the powerful undertow of a merciless economy and a changing city, constantly faced with devastating challenges and difficult choices. Bill revisits his reports on these families, and also explores the human price of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson.

Published on Jul 4, 2013

Money's an agreement.  It has no value all by itself. Starting from here, Mr. Eisenstein opens the door to thinking of how our basic human needs are unmet and this problem is not solved by money. 

He makes specific recommendations. To order his book from Amazon, click on the book's image or visit your local bookstore. Thank you.

Published on Mar 1, 2012

Directed by Ian MacKenzie
Produced by Velcrow Ripper, Gregg Hill, Ian MacKenzie

KOTV Covers a local art installation in Blueback Center, asking the question: Does Capitalism work for you? by artist Steve Lambert. Learn more about this project here. Steve talking about the project on Vimeo.

Graham Richard, CEO of Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) , a business trade association discusses their role in enabling its member organizations to prosper in this sector and why we need to develop a unified voice at the local, regional and country level to promote an advanced energy economy.

Published on Jun 21, 2012

What are you thinking? We need to shift the whole energy system of the planet off of coal. Those with control and access to capital bear the greatest responsibility and burden of this challenge.

John Fullerton is the Founder and President of Capital Institute, a collaborative working to transform finance to serve a more just, resilient, and sustainable economic system.

This animation provides a vision of what a post-consumer society could look like, with people working fewer hours and pursuing re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises that can help reduce the overall size and impact of the consumer economy. Narrated by economist and best-selling author Juliet Schor. Produced by The Center for the New American Dream.

Order Dr. Schor's book from Amazon by clicking on the image or visit your local bookstore. Thank you.