Upcoming Programs

  • <em>Reading the Constitution</em>

    Reading the Constitution

    Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book’s subtitle, “Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.

  • After Words with David Sanger

    After Words with David Sanger

    New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China’s rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and America’s role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

Featured Programs

  • After Words with Eddie Glaude

    After Words with Eddie Glaude

    Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America’s democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University history, race, and public policy professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.

  • After Words with Susan Page

    After Words with Susan Page

    USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton.

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  • Race, Technology and Social Media

    Race, Technology and Social Media

    Authors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored …

  • The Pope's Astronomer on Astronomy and Faith

    The Pope's Astronomer on Astronomy and Faith

    Known as the pope’s astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.

  • After Words with David Sanger

    After Words with David Sanger

    New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China’s rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and America’s role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

  • <em>Lost in a Gallup</em>

    Lost in a Gallup

    Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.

  • <em>Reading the Constitution</em>

    Reading the Constitution

    Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book’s subtitle, “Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.

  • <em>God Gave Rock & Roll to You</em>

    God Gave Rock & Roll to You

    Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky.

  • <em>Deception</em>

    Deception

    Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took a critical look at former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was hosted by Hillsdale College at their Washington, D.C, campus.

  • After Words with Fei-Fei Li

    After Words with Fei-Fei Li

    Stanford University’s Fei-Fei Li spoke about her life and journey to becoming one of the leading scientists in the field of artificial intelligence. She was interviewed by New Scientist technology reporter Jeremy Hsu.

  • <em>Over the Influence</em> and <em>Unshrinking</em>

    Over the Influence and Unshrinking

    Hofstra University professor Kara Alaimo (Over the Influence[) and Cornell University professor Kate Manne ([Unshrinking) discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted this even…

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