The AC Power Supply
This is the story of a young officer, reporting aboard his first duty station, and an accident that ensued on his watch. Why is it important to embrace responsibility, for your actions, and the actions of your team? How do you balance the creative enginee
The Exorcist
What does this 1973 film tell us about post Hays-Code Hollywood and the ethics of using child actors in roles such as that of the possessed daughter, Regan? What does it tell us about the interaction between the MPAA and film producers/distributors? What
Shin Godzilla
What does this retelling of the Godzilla story tell us about the responsibilities of governments in handling emergency situations? How does it reflect contemporary Japanese bureaucracy and does it provide a window into how the Japanese conscience feels ab
Latin America and Immigration
What is the significance to immigration to the United States? Is immigration today any different than it was 100 years ago? Is America Full? As we “pivot” to Asia, might we see great powers competition in Latin America? Dr. Sharika Crawford is an expert o
Leadership in Space
Are leadership principles any different in Space? What’s it like to be the commander of the International Space Station? Ground control is an integral part of your team. How do you build trust with a crew that doesn’t share the same risk that you do on-bo
Moon
What does this film tell us about the human proclivity to use fellow human beings as mere means to larger ends, such as corporate gain or climate change mitigation? Is it realistic to assume a corporation, its employees or society would treat cloned human
Midshipman Attributes
What are the Attributes that a graduate of the Naval Academy must possess when he or she graduates? What is the Fleet and the FMF looking for in a graduate? Can you pick the ones you want, or do you need to embrace them all?
Your Responsibilities
ADM Mike Mullen is a retired Navy Admiral, who served as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2007. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968. We discuss: What are your responsibilities as a junior officer to the future of the
Trustworthy
Roger Mosby is the President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America. Roger has had a long career in servant leadership. It all began as a sailor, serving in a squadron on the USS Ranger. We talk about Trustworthiness and Loyalty – what it means in the Navy,
Sargent Rutledge
What does this film, about the court-martial of a black cavalryman who is accused of rape and murder of a white woman, tell us about justice, fairness, and bigotry in the post-bellum U.S. Army? What message does John Ford wish to send his audience of 1960