On February 21, 2009, the Miller Center launches Season Two of the National Discussion and Debate Series. Over the past six months, the nation watched as Barack Obama and John McCain laid out competing visions for how to address the most important challenges facing our nation. While the presidential contest has been resolved, the debates over these issues remain. As President-elect Obama prepares for his first year in office, the Miller Center and its production partner, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, have identified four debate topics of importance to the new administration—transportation funding, America's role in global affairs, affirmative action, and the use of carbon-based energy. It is our sincere hope that at the dawn of this new presidency, this Series will inject thoughtful and civil discourse into the public square, and facilitate a deeper level of engagement in issues of importance to our nation's future.
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Transportation Infrastructure
February 21, 2009 -
America in the World
March 2009 -
Affirmative Action
April 16, 2009 -
Energy
May 6, 2009