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• The Economics of Public Policy Issues (Zoom with Osher Online)
• Speaker: Geoffrey Woglom
  Dates: 7/8/2025 - 8/12/2025
  Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Days: Tu
  Sessions: 6
  Location: Zoom Online
  Fee: $105.00
  Spots are limited

  Economics plays a central role in shaping every aspect of society. This course examines a series of prominent policy issues with economics at their core. We will explore the origins of these issues, the underlying data and evidence, and the policy tools available to address them. Each lecture will be standalone, delivered by a subject matter expert with a Ph.D. in economics. Potential topics include climate change, healthcare economics, economic inequality, and more, with final selections based on the most relevant and timely issues at the start of the course.

  
  This class is livestream only. Class recordings will NOT be available. Register by July 2nd.

• Behind Those Baby Blues: The Films of Paul Newman (Zoom with Osher Online)
• Speaker: Arnold Blumberg
  Dates: 7/8/2025 - 8/12/2025
  Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  Days: Tu
  Sessions: 6
  Location: Zoom Online
  Fee: $105.00
  Spots are limited

  Paul Newman, the embodiment of charisma, captivated movie audiences with his iconic baby blue eyes, striking features, and powerful screen presence. Known for his multiple Academy Award-nominated performances in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), The Hustler (1961), and Absence of Malice (1981), Newman ultimately won an Oscar for The Color of Money (1986), the sequel to The Hustler. Alongside his acting career, he pursued a parallel path as a race car driver and dedicated significant time to entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. This course will trace the timeline of Newman’s remarkable career, from his legendary collaborations with Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973) to his final roles in Road to Perdition (2002), Empire Falls (2005), and Cars (2006), where he voiced the retired race car Doc Hudson.

  
  This class is livestream only. Class recordings will NOT be available. Register by July 2nd.

• Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple (Zoom with Osher Online)
• Speaker: Adam Kocurek
  Dates: 7/9/2025 - 8/13/2025
  Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  Days: W
  Sessions: 6
  Location: Zoom Online
  Fee: $105.00
  Spots are limited

  This course will explore the history of Manhattan, emphasizing the unique traits that drew into its harbor millions of immigrants and millions more tourists seeking its many resources, rich culture, and complex history. Together, we will explore the history of New York City’s parks, city shopping, entertainment venues, museums, and concerts. We will also discuss the social and arts movements that grew out of the city. Gain an appreciation of what the city has to offer its visitors and an insight into the history behind the tourist attractions.
   

  
  This class is livestream only. Class recordings will NOT be available. Register by July 2nd.

• 100 Years of Magic: The Disney Legacy and Influence (Zoom with Osher Online)
• Speaker: Maria Massad
  Dates: 7/10/2025 - 8/14/2025
  Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  Days: Th
  Sessions: 6
  Location: Zoom Online
  Fee: $105.00
  Spots are limited

  How did Walt Disney's life and vision shape the creation of an entertainment empire? How did early challenges influence the company’s identity and creative output? And how did Disney grow into a global powerhouse? This course explores these questions and more as we delve into the 100-year history of the Walt Disney Company, tracing its evolution from humble beginnings to a global entertainment giant. Topics include the rise of Disney animation and theme parks, the company’s 1990s revival, and the strategic acquisitions that transformed Disney into a media conglomerate. We will also examine Disney's future and gain insights into what it’s like to work behind the scenes at the company. Throughout the course, we will consider diverse perspectives—from those who revere the Magic Kingdom to those who critique it and everywhere in between. This course offers a comprehensive look at how Walt Disney’s vision became a cultural force shaping today's entertainment industry.
   

  
  This class is livestream only. Class recordings will NOT be available. Register by July 7th.

• The Rehnquist Court, 1986-2005: Moves toward small federal government (Zoom with Osher Online)
• Speaker: Lauren Andersen
  Dates: 7/14/2025 - 8/18/2025
  Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  Days: M
  Sessions: 6
  Location: Zoom Online
  Fee: $105.00
  Spots are limited

  Chief Justice William Rehnquist led the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 19 years (1986–2005), overseeing cases on privacy, civil rights, the environment, the First Amendment, and states' rights. Under his leadership, the Court actively struck down federal statutes and precedent, often with conservative outcomes. However, as its composition shifted, some conservative rulings diminished.

  This course examines the legacy of the Rehnquist Court, as well as his 15 years as an associate justice under Chief Justice Warren Burger. We will explore landmark cases, including Woodson v. North Carolina (1976), Craig v. Boren (1978), Miller v. Johnson (1995), Bush v. Gore (2000), Atkins v. Virginia (2001), and Lawrence v. Texas (2002).

  
  This class is livestream only. Class recordings will NOT be available. Register by July 9th.

Four More Pesty Birds in Seattle: It's still not their fault!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

• Dates: Tu, 6/3/2025 - 6/24/2025
• Times: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
• Instructor: Connie Sidles
• Class recordings will be available.