To the Point

Hollywood, Smart Power and Public Diplomacy

As they celebrate the Fourth of July, Americans don't see their country in the same way it's seen by the rest of the world. We talk about what's called "smart power" and the entertainment industry as an instrument of public diplomacy.

By Warren Olney • Jul 3, 2009 • 50m Listen

As they celebrate the Fourth of July, Americans don't see their country in the same way it's seen by the rest of the world. We talk about what's called "smart power" and the entertainment industry as an instrument of public diplomacy.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
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Managing Producer, Greater LA
Karen Radziner
Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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To the Point

Hollywood, Smart Power and Public Diplomacy

As they celebrate the Fourth of July, Americans don't see their country in the same way it's seen by the rest of the world. We talk about what's called "smart power" and the entertainment industry as an instrument of public diplomacy.

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To the Point

Hollywood, Smart Power and Public Diplomacy

As they celebrate the Fourth of July, Americans don't see their country in the same way it's seen by the rest of the world. We talk about what's called "smart power" and the entertainment industry as an instrument of public diplomacy.

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