Politics

"That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back"

Thomas Friedman; Michael Mandelbaum

About the Program

Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum argue that the U.S. is facing 4 major challenges - competing globally (business), the IT revolution, chronic deficits, and excessive energy consumption - that need to be addressed immediately if we are to continue leading the world.  Hosted by Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.   

About the Authors

Thomas Friedman

Thomas Friedman, a columnist at the New York Times, has received three Pulitzer Prizes for his reporting and opinion writing.  He is the author of "From Beirut to Jerusalem," "The Lexus and the Olive Tree," and "The World Is Flat."  For more, visit: thomaslfriedman.com.  


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Michael Mandelbaum

Michael Mandelbaum is a professor of American foreign policy and director of the American Foreign Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.  His books include "The Fate of Nations," "Ideas That Conquered the World," and "The Frugal Superpower."   


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"That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back"

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Past Airings

  • Monday, December 26th at 4:15am (ET)
  • Saturday, December 24th at 4:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, November 13th at 6am (ET)
  • Monday, November 7th at 5:15am (ET)
  • Sunday, November 6th at 7:15pm (ET)
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