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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast fe... more

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Natural and human-made extreme weather events are disrupting food systems worldwide, threatening the long-term economic stability and health of already vulnerable populations. Across the globe, 80 percent of the poorest live in rural communities and ... more

It has been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism. Yet Jeremy Lent says that is what this historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos, inequality and social fragmentation intensi... more

Russian officials and experts often voice the view that the United States was hell-bent on undermining, even destroying Russia during the turbulent period of the Soviet breakup 30 years ago. The primary U.S. goal, in this telling, was to expand NATO ... more

Founding Father James Wilson’s bold vision for American democracy was lost to scandal. As a young lawyer, Wilson made the case for American independence in an essay that inspired the famous words “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Peterson
Amari Peterson's father, advocate for his son's legacy
Amari Peterson Foundation
Episode: They Were Just Kids: A Forum for Amari, for Every Child We've Lost, and for Every Child We Refuse to Lose
Susan Page
Author of The Queen and Her Presidents; Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today
USA Today
Episode: Susan Page on the Queen and Her Presidents
Pria Anand
Neurologist, author of The Mind Electric
Boston Medical Center; Boston University School of Medicine
Episode: Pria Anand: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonders of Our Brain
Rashad Robinson
Social justice leader, former president of Color of Change
Color of Change
Episode: Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power
DJ DiDonna
Author of Big Time Off, The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One
Harvard Business School
Episode: DJ DiDonna: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals
Carolyn Winterer
Chair of the History Department at Stanford; historian of ideas
Stanford University
Episode: Humanities West presents the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Edward Larson
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian; author
Pepperdine University
Episode: Humanities West presents the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Susan Joy Hassol
Director of Climate Communication, nonprofit scientist and outreach leader
Aspen Global Change Institute / Climate Communication
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: How Do I Say This…
Melissa Murray
Frederick I and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at New York University School of Law; author of The US Constitution: The Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader
New York University School of Law
Episode: Melissa Murray: Understanding the US Constitution

Hosts

Liz Wiseman
Host of the program from Wiseman Group; leads discussions on leadership, strategy, and organizational dynamics.
Shuka Kalantari
Host of the Commonwealth Club program; co-host in several episodes focusing on policy, climate, and world affairs.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • This story is really important because it deals with the survival of the American experiment and a functioning democracy. Everyone should listen to this.

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    This story is really important because it deals with the survival of the American experiment and a functioning democracy. Everyone should listen to this.

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    United States5 years ago
  • I would appreciate more information about what needs to be done and less mutual admiration. Both participants are doing interesting work . I'd like to hear about that.

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Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power
Q: Can you explain the Find Your Power framework and how individuals can participate meaningfully?
Find Your Power sections guide readers to identify their unique capacities and then move from analysis to action, mobilizing both individual and collective power to influence outcomes.
Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power
Q: How do you reconcile the visibility of Black Lives Matter with the need to build lasting institutional power?
Visibility is a starting point; the next step is making institutions feel the heat enough to disrupt business as usual, ensuring ongoing leverage and not settling for symbolic wins.
CLIMATE ONE: How Do I Say This…
Q: How replicable is Sunset Park Solar for other communities?
The guests explain a model of collaboration among community groups, developers, and city agencies, with a focus on trust-building, openness about challenges, and equitable reinvestment through a Community Wealth Fund.
CLIMATE ONE: How Do I Say This…
Q: Tell me about winning.
Elizabeth describes a long, multi-year effort including lawsuits and community organizing that led to expanded open space, traffic improvements, and environmental justice outcomes in Sunset Park.
Humanities West presents the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Q: How does reclamation or reconciliation apply to NATO partners in today's context?
The host asks how the founding ideas about governance and alliance-building might inform modern diplomacy and alliance management, suggesting a thread about shared sovereignty and durable alliances.

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This program delivers in-depth conversations on public affairs, politics, and global issues with thought leaders, policy makers, and researchers. Episodes cover a wide range of timely topics—from domestic governance and leadership to international relations, climate action, and cultural trends—often featuring scholars, former officials, journalists, and authors. The show tends to blend historical context with forward-looking policy analysis, offering practical takeaways for professionals and informed listeners who want to understand how ideas shape real-world decisions. A notable strength is its ability to host expansive, long-form discussions that unpack complex issues, provide multiple perspectives, and connect local impact to global dyna... more

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