In The News
"The Ed Show": Lin's rise brings racial insensitivity to light (2/17/12)
Jeremy Lin's rise to fame brings out racial insensitivity in the media. Eric joins Ed Shultz to discuss racism.
Seattle Magazine Feature: Seattle's Idea-sharing Explosion (June 2011)
New groups join TEDx in creating events where big thinkers gather, including the Guiding Lights Weekend.
KUOW 94.9FM: What Makes a Great Citizen? (3/5/2011)
What defines a great citizen? What do responsible citizens owe their community? Can you be a great citizen quietly, or is vocal activism required? What do you think? Author and educator Eric Liu explores the 'good citizen' with us.
Media Space (3/5/11)
In 1962, Seattle declared itself as a focal point of the Space Age, hosting the World Fair with the Space Needle as its landmark. As we approach Seattle Center's 50th birthday, our region faces a new set of priorities -- and challenges. Eric Liu is the founder of the Guiding Lights Network, as well as Bill Clinton's former speechwriter. He chats with Media Space host Hanson Hosein about his groundbreaking efforts to spark civic engagement and social change, with a unique focus on citizenship, mentorship and technology.
MLK Tacoma (1/17/11)
The City of Tacoma's Human Rights and Human Services Department presents the 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. Taped at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall the program features music, entertainment, presentation of the MLK Community Award to the Tacoma Urban League Guild and a keynote speech by Eric Liu.
Author’s Hour with Terry Tazioli (11/21/10)
Former presidential policy advisor, author and educator Eric Liu joins host Terry Tazioli for a wide-ranging conversation including Liu's newest book, "Imagination First: Unlocking the Power of Possibility," which explores the power of imagination.
Swedish Symposium 2010 (10/12/10)
Keynote Chat
Panel moderated by: Eric Liu, Guiding Lights Network Panelists: Jeff Immelt, Chairman & CEO, General Electric Chris Trimble, Tuck School of Business
Interview with Rod Hochman, M.D.
What have we learned? The 12 best ways to fix health care, Swedish Symposium 2010 Conversation between Rod Hochman, M.D., Swedish and Eric Liu, Guiding Lights Network, about the things learned during the Swedish Symposium.
TEDxRainier talk (10/10/10)
Seattle's Civic Secret Sauce
Teach.gov PSA (2010)
Eric's public service announcement video for the Teach.gov campaign.