October 1, 2002
1961: Introduction of the Fallout Shelter 
Fallout Shelters for All! July, 1961 JFK calls for a fallout shelter building
program as the Berlin Wall crisis heats up. Security in an insecure world: is
it possible and at what expense? Speakers: Ken Rose, Alan Nadel, Bill Martel.
October 8, 2002
1952: Debut of Mad Magazine
First Issue of Mad Magazine Hits the Newsstands! OCTOBER, 1952. Dissent and satire: Can we afford it? Can we afford to be without it? Speakers: Paul Buhle, Andrea Miller-Keller, Peter Schuman
October 15, 2002
1934: Hays Moral Code introduced
Hays Moral Code Introduced into Hollywood! 1934. Sex and pessimism: Does the American public need protection? Speaker: Francis Couvares, Michael Fink, Marshall Berman
October 22, 2002
1973: Rockefeller drug laws established
Rockefeller Drug Laws: Drug laws introduced on the heels of the 1960's and the prison population swells! 1973. Who's imprisoned? What's a drug? You say, "Yes" We say, "Just say No!" Speakers: David Lewis, Randy Credico, Paul Street
October 29, 2002
1983: A Nation at Risk is published
Reagan's Department of Education publishes 'A National at Risk' and massive assault on public education begins! 1983. Vouchers, standards, testing: The challenges of a global market place issue a challenge to our educational system. Our nation's future or our children's future? Is there a difference? Speakers: Warren Simmons, Jennifer Wood, Susan Ohhanian
November 5, 2002
1981: Rapper's Delight is released
Sugar Hill Gang releases 'Rapper's Delight,' the first commercial rap hit and a 'mad' new culture is born! Ownership, censorship, graffiti, hip hop and border crossing…from the Bronx to you! Speaker: Donald King.
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