Adelman finds nature and art to be more inspiring than a synagogue.

People want to perfect complex subjects more than easy subjects.

Adelman loves “Hamlet” for its simplicity and depth, though tthere’s nothing quite like “King Lear.”

Wonderful works of art.

Reagan should be remembered as the president that gave us the best arms control agreement, Adelman says.

Adelman talks about working with President Ronald Reagan on disarmament and about the illuminating the lessons of Shakespeare.

Just like great leaders in Shakespearean dramas are able to turn liabilities into assets, companies like 3M were able to transform a liability–glue that didn’t stick so well–into an asset: […]

Understanding human nature.

Adelman talks about teaching leadership through the plays of Shakespeare.

The genesis of Adelman’s political views.

How can I stop evil?

Carter would invest in AIDS research and writing programs.

We must move away from bumper-sticker dialogue, Carter says.

As a Christian, Carter says he is not permitted to despair.

It isn’t up to the presidential candidates to fix the integrity crisis in this country.

Carter says we are suffering from a crisis of integrity.

How did the “boomers” approach democracy?

Television news is eroding our democracy, Carter says.

Democracy precedes voting, Carter says.

Carter believes there is a place for religion in the public square.

America has developed a system that manages change well.

What does it mean to be a good Christian?

Carter talks about the honor of clerking for Thurgood Marshall.

On finding our commonalities.

Carter believes the greatest issues cannot be solved in the courtroom

Judicial philosophy is something made up in the Op-Ed pages, Carter says.

Carter believes there is a reason so many lawyers turn to fiction.

Carter starts with characters

Carter sees himself ultimately as a teacher and a father.

If you think you know what justice is, you’re probably going to start killing people next.