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The City Club Forum

Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World

Season 23 Episode 73 | 56m 46s

It can be argued we're living in an era that celebrates and elevates wealthy philanthropists. Dozens of the world's billionaires, including Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet, and Mark Zuckerberg, have signed The Giving Pledge, promising to give away at least half of their wealth to solve social problems.

Aired: 10/25/18
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Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future
Join the City Club as we present the 2025 Charles R. See Forum on Reentry.
Episode: S30 E33 | 56:46
Watch • 57:12
The City Club Forum
In Search of Solutions to the Challenges Facing US Immigrants and Refugees
In conversation with scholar & journalist Steven T. Savides.
Episode: S30 E32 | 57:12
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
2025 State of the City
Join us for Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb's 4th Annual State of the City.
Episode: S30 E31 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
Guarding the Land: A Conversation with the 2024 American League Manager of the Year
Join us at the City Club as we hear from the 2024 AL Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt.
Episode: S30 E30 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
An Urban Agenda for Cleveland
Join us at the City Club as we hear from key leadership engaged in the urban agenda.
Episode: S30 E29 | 56:46
Watch • 56:40
The City Club Forum
Astronaut Sally Ride's Legacy, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Progress for Women in STEM
Join us at the City Club to learn from the life and legacy of Sally Ride.
Episode: S30 E28 | 56:40
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
The Purpose and Power of Place-based Philanthropy in Cleveland and Detroit
The Cleveland Foundation and Kresge Foundation have worked to improve the lives of residents.
Episode: S30 E27 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
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We'll assess the state of DEI, the meaning of this moment, and the prospects for the future.
Episode: S30 E26 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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The top two area high school debaters square off in a classic "Lincoln-Douglas" style debate.
Episode: S30 E25 | 56:46
Watch • 56:35
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Join us to hear from regional Republican leaders who threw their support behind President Trump.
Episode: S30 E24 | 56:35