Citizen University TV
Lessons in civic power with host Eric LiuAbout Citizen University TV
Citizen University TV offers an up-close look at lessons in civic power and engagement.
Eric Liu is founder of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Program on Citizenship and American Identity. He was a speechwriter and deputy domestic-policy adviser for President Bill Clinton. He is the author of You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen and A Chinaman's Chance, and co-author of The Gardens of Democracy and The True Patriot. For 11 years, Eric interviewed hundreds of Seattle's leaders for Seattle Voices on Seattle Channel. He is a regular columnist for CNN.com and a correspondent for TheAtlantic.com.
One skill for changing the equation of power in civic life is to share your power with those who will give something back. Host Eric Liu investigates ways to act reciprocally to generate power exponentially and build social capital - perhaps with interest. Hear about Citizen University's involvement in a national network of diverse civic innovators that commit to helping each other. We visit the Hillman City Collaboratory, which serves as a social and work cooperative where attitude and effort are as important as dollars and donations. And meet Oskar Zambrano who talks with Eric about the micro networks his organization starts and supports to help increase civic engagement for Washington's Latinos.
Citizen University TV
Citizen University TV Segments
Civics and Democracy
Public Affairs
Community
