Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including

Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including *Dear President Obama*. His global Oceans 8 project involved ten years of sea kayaking to report on ocean health.

Currently, Bowermaster leads the One Ocean Media Foundation and is a visiting lecturer at Bard College. His team's focus is the Hudson River Stories project, a series of short films examining environmental risks and hopes for the Hudson River Valley, the birthplace of the American environmental movement. He also hosts *The Green Radio Hour* podcast.

For more on the project, visit hudsonriverstories.com.

Bret Baier's *To Rescue the Republic* explores Ulysses S. Grant's critical role from the Civil War through Reconstruction and the 1876 electoral crisis. Grant led the Union Army to victory,

Bret Baier's *To Rescue the Republic* explores Ulysses S. Grant's critical role from the Civil War through Reconstruction and the 1876 electoral crisis. Grant led the Union Army to victory, advanced Reconstruction as President, and forged a compromise that saved the nation, albeit at a cost to civil rights.

This program, featuring Bret Baier and moderated by Melissa Caen, was part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series. Founded in 1903, the Club is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosting diverse speakers and over 400 annual events.

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In Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, Congressman Adam Schiff, who led President Trump's first impeachment, delivers a vital inside account of

In Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, Congressman Adam Schiff, who led President Trump's first impeachment, delivers a vital inside account of American democracy's darkest hour. Schiff argues the greatest threat comes from within, as Trump's presidency weakened institutions and fueled the dangerous appeal of authoritarianism, a peril he tracks through his own political journey.

Schiff discussed these insights and warned of authoritarianism's lasting potency during an October 14, 2021 event, in conversation with Marisa Lagos, KQED (@mlagos). This discussion was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest public affairs forum. Explore more content: YouTube, Events, Watch & Listen, Twitter.

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Moderated by Ozgen Dundar.

Our August event featured a discussion with Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Hugh Welsh, President & General Counsel of DSM North America. Mr. Welsh leads DSM's legal, government affairs, and sustainability

Our August event featured a discussion with Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Hugh Welsh, President & General Counsel of DSM North America. Mr. Welsh leads DSM's legal, government affairs, and sustainability initiatives in the region.

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a monthly series spotlighting climate leaders outside CCL. This engaging conversation emphasizes that solving climate change requires diverse policies and perspectives, fostering broad coalitions for effective solutions.

Learn more about DSM North America on Climate, Hugh Welsh, and register for next month's event.

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The webinar will review the legislative landscape, detail how CCL will amplify asks to both Democrat and Republican House offices, and outline actions to ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Take action on a price on carbon in the House: https://cclusa.org/house. Find reconciliation resources on the CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions. View presentation slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-house-slides. Ask questions on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums.