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Amy Brooks, a Stanford M.B.A. and Chief Innovation Officer at the NBA, talks about the future of the leagues. Brooks is the highest ranking woman at the NBA. With 1.6 billion followers globally, she is responsible for growing all aspects of the NBA. Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 22, 2020.

How friendship and relational networks matter for academic and social success as pathways for connecting in college. Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 15, 2020.

In the wake of the first wave of primary voting, former judge and Constitutional Law Professor Michael McConnell will discuss how we elect the President. What are the caucus, primary, and convention systems? Why do we have an electoral college? Is there a good system for resolving disputed elections? Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 15, 2020.

Amado Padilla, Professor of Education explains the challenges of helping kids who live in trailer parks to thrive and compete academically with their peers who come from wealthier communities. Recognizing resilient students who achieve high levels of academic performance despite coming from home and community backgrounds that pose multiple challenges to educational excellence. Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 1, 2020.

Equality for women in the U.S. is still an uphill battle, the wage and leadership gap a challenge 100 years after passage of the19th Amendment. But can gender equality be regulated with law and quotas? California is trying in one narrow area—the boards of public companies—with a new law mandating gender diversity on those boards. Joe Grundfest, a former SEC commissioner and expert on corporate governance, and Gail Harris, who serves as lead director of investment banking advisory firm Evercore Inc., discuss the law, possible challenges to it, and why it matters. Originally aired on SiriusXM on February 1, 2020.

How one man starting out with a handful of franchises goes on to transform an entire industry. Originally aired on SiriusXM on January 25, 2020.

Professor Michael Hines, School of Education, on the value of teaching cultural history classes on the twentieth century. Originally aired on SiriusXM on January 18, 2020.

In December, the U.S. House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment against the president focusing on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Only three U.S. presidents have been formally impeached by the House, including Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and now Donald Trump. So far, not one has been removed from office. In this episode, we are joined by former prosecutor and Stanford Law Professor David Sklansky to look at impeachment through the lens of the prosecutor. Did the House make a good case? What are the legal procedural questions? Originally aired on SiriusXM on January 18, 2020.

Jill Gwaltney, Founder of Rauxa, one of the fastest women-owned digital marketing agencies in advertising. Gwaltney explains the philosophy of doing what’s right for the client and not giving up until you have exceeded customer expectations. Originally aired on SiriusXM on January 11, 2020.

Brian Spaly is a self-taught tailor and co-founder of Bonobos, a New York-based men's apparel company best known for the flattering fit of its pants. Originally aired on SiriusXM on December 14, 2019.

Director Laura Wentworth discusses the value and challenges of doing research in a public school setting. Originally aired on SiriusXM on December 7, 2019.

Former U.N. Ambassador and diplomat Susan Rice talks about her new memoir “Tough Love,” including her work with the Obama Administration and her concerns about current US foreign policy. Rice also recounts the personal toll the Benghazi controversy took on her family, her views on Washington politics, and her early years at Stanford where she met her future husband.

Pam and Joe welcome John Donohue, Stanford Law Professor, who talks about his new research looking at concealed carry gun laws and the Assault Weapons Ban. Originally aired on November 22, 2019

As one of few female drivers in NASCAR history, Julia Landauer is an outspoken pioneer and advocate for female empowerment in professional motor sports and is building her brand where technology, community and racing intersect. Originally aired on SiriusXM on Nov. 16, 2019.

Talking about women driving the momentum for change in high-tech with guest Julian Guthrie, author of Alpha Girls: The Women Upstarts Who Took on Silicon Valley’s Male Culture and Made the Deals of a Lifetime. She's joined by M.J. Elmore, partner at IVP venture capital firm, who is profiled in the book.

She's the creative writing power behind the blockbuster film series Aliens and the TV hit "The Walking Dead.” Gale Hurd shares her stories about how her career started in Hollywood and offers advice for those seeking writing and producing careers in film. Originally aired on SiriusXM on November 2, 2019.

Turnover and use of acting officials in the Trump administration is more prevalent than previous administrations, but churn in the White House is not unique to this president. Stanford Law Professor Anne Joseph O’Connell shares her recent research into vacancies in the executive branch and the law. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 26, 2019.

"Students Mathematical Identity and its Relation to Classroom Social Dynamics with guest Jennifer Langer-Osuna" Guiding students to a healthy math identity through relationships with peers and teachers. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 26, 2019.

Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "Former Oakland Raiders Quarterback Jim Plunkett About His Legendary Career @ Stanford & in the NFL" Heisman trophy winner and two-time MVP, Jim Plunkett is the most celebrated athlete in Stanford history. He walks us through his biggest competitive challenges and success stories throughout his sports career and life after football. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 19, 2019. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Stanford Legal with Pam Karlan & Joe Bankman: "The Power of the Presidential Pardon with guest Bernadette Meyler" The U.S. president’s power of pardon dates back to the British monarchy and the “godly” rights of kings, but has the pardon stood the test of time? Listen in as Constitutional Law expert Bernadette Meyler and author of the recent book, “Theaters of Pardoning,” discusses modern-day pardons and the evolution of the law. Originally aired on SiriusXM on October 12, 2019. Recorded at Stanford Video.