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The Anatomy of a Political Decision
What makes a political decision consequential? In this program, Sir Christopher Clark, Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, approaches that question by looking beyond individual leaders to the systems, institutions, and pressures that shape their choices. Clark begins with an 1887 letter from Emperor Wilhelm I to Otto von Bismarck, marking the 25th…
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Righting Wrongs and Offering Refuge: Lessons from Faith and History
How do we repair the damage of past injustices? And can sacred spaces still serve as places of protection and resistance today? Two thought-provoking talks from UCSB’s Walter H. Capps Center tackle these urgent questions, exploring the responsibilities societies hold toward communities that have endured harm and the creative ways faith traditions shape public life.…
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Science in the White House: Tackling the Triple Crisis
How do we solve climate change, protect biodiversity, and reduce inequality—without treating them as separate problems? That’s the question Jane Lubchenco, Professor of Marine Biology at Oregon State University and former Deputy Director for Climate and Environment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, explored in a recent talk at UC San…