Robin Steinberg discusses her book The Courage of Compassion in this powerful conversation moderated by Sister Kathleen Atkinson. The event explores the injustices of cash bail and the urgent need for reform in the U.S. legal system. Recorded on November 14, 2023.

Douglas Abrams shares insights from The Book of Joy in this engaging conversation moderated by Kristine Paranica. He reflects on his time with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, their teachings on joy amid suffering, and the eight pillars that sustain a joyful life. Recorded on October 17, 2023.

Chloé Valdary presents the Theory of Enchantment in this engaging conversation moderated by Chuck Hudson. The event explores how self-awareness, compassion, and storytelling can disrupt division and promote human connection. Recorded on September 12, 2023.

Dr. Donald Fixico reflects on Indigenous resistance and cultural survival in this illuminating conversation moderated by Dr. Larry Skogen. The event explores Native history, the Indian Termination Policy, and the enduring power of oral tradition and identity. Recorded on April 25, 2023.

Logan Pappenfort discusses the repatriation of Indigenous remains and cultural items in this compelling conversation moderated by Dr. Twyla Baker. The event explores the legal and ethical dimensions of repatriation, tribal sovereignty, and the transformation of museum practices. Recorded on March 21, 2023.

Jon K. Lauck discusses The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800–1900 in this thoughtful conversation moderated by David Adler. The event highlights the Midwest’s historic contributions to reform, education, and democracy. Recorded on February 21, 2023.

Arnold Kling discusses The Three Languages of Politics in a conversation with North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Jerod Tufte. The event explores ideological polarization, tribal thinking, and how language shapes political discourse. Recorded on January 24, 2023.

Washington Post journalist Tom Jackman joins moderator Dave Ehlis for a conversation about crime reporting, the role of media, and covering major stories from serial killers to January 6. Recorded on November 15, 2022.

North Dakota artist Scott Nelson shares the stories behind his World War II aviation paintings in this conversation moderated by Jeff Hoffer. The event features the real-life experiences of pilots like Noble Peterson, George Ott, and Ed Atkinson, and explores the intersection of art, history, and memory. Recorded on October 25, 2022.

Joanne Bland shares her firsthand experiences from the civil rights movement in this powerful conversation moderated by Raffi Andonian. She also discusses her nonprofit, Journeys for the Soul, which leads educational tours of civil rights history. Recorded on October 11, 2022.

Peter Wehner joins moderator Sara Gorman to discuss faith, politics, and moral leadership in a divided America. The event explores the challenges of truth, tribalism, and civil discourse in contemporary public life. Recorded on September 27, 2022.

Eddie Glaude Jr. joins moderator Hamzat Koriko to discuss race, democracy, and moral reckoning in America. The event draws on themes from Glaude’s book Begin Again and the enduring wisdom of James Baldwin. Recorded on September 15, 2022.