Lunch With League

Archive of Past Events 2023

We are posting our archives of past Zoom events on this page in case you missed one.

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Ryan Skinnell, Associate Professor at San Jose State University discussed the dangers of demagoguery in "Words Matter: Democracy's Rhetorical Failures" and what we can do to strengthen our democracy. Dr. Skinnell is an historian of political rhetoric, especially as it relates to fascism, demagoguery and democracy. This event was broadcast on Zoom on March 16, 2023.

Rod Diridon, Sr, Mineta Transportation Institute Executive Director Emeritus and Chair Emeritus of the U.S. High Speed Rail Organization speaks on "The Climate Crisis Has A Remedy. . . If We Act NOW. What facts led to this warning? What are the remedies to avoid a planetary cataclysm? How long do we have? This event was broadcast on Zoom on February 16, 2023.

Susan Ellenberg, the new President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors speaks about the current state of our county and how we can build a better future. This event was broadcast on Zoom on January 19, 2023.