Brittany K. Barnett discusses her memoir A Knock at Midnight in this powerful conversation moderated by Robert Mejia. The event explores maternal incarceration, clemency reform, and Barnett’s advocacy through Girls Embracing Mothers and the Buried Alive Project. Recorded on March 29, 2022.

Kelsey Timmerman discusses Where Am I Giving? in this conversation with moderator Melissa Spas. Through stories from Honduras, Kenya, and beyond, Timmerman explores global citizenship, the ethics of giving, and how intentional action can foster empathy and community. Recorded on August 23, 2020.

Philip Deloria and moderator Eric Hemenway discuss the history and challenges of repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The event explores museum accountability, tribal consultation, and the return of ancestors and sacred items to Native communities. Recorded on January 25, 2022.

Sara Gorman discusses her book Denying to the Grave in this thought-provoking conversation moderated by Dr. Kathy Anderson. The event explores science denial, vaccine hesitancy, and the psychology behind why we resist evidence—even when lives are at stake. Recorded on January 11, 2022.

Dr. Bruce Perry discusses What Happened to You? in this compelling conversation with psychologist Tami DeCoteau. The event explores how trauma shapes the brain, why connection is key to healing, and how systems can better support those impacted by early adversity. Recorded on January 11, 2022.

Dr. David Adler and Peter Wehner join moderator Dr. Larry Skogen to discuss voting rights, political polarization, and the erosion of truth in American democracy. A timely and civil conversation on the challenges—and possibilities—for democratic renewal. Recorded on November 9, 2021.

Dr. Anton Treuer joins moderator Dr. Russ McDonald for a powerful conversation on Native language revitalization, historical trauma, and healing through storytelling. The event highlights truth-telling, education, and cultural resilience as essential to reconciliation. Recorded on September 14, 2021.

Dr. David Adler and Tim Moore join moderator Chris Cavanaugh for an audience-driven conversation about the U.S. Constitution, exploring originalism, federal power, civil rights, and what it means to fulfill America’s democratic promise. Recorded on April 22, 2021.

Greg Lukianoff, co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind, joins moderator Dr. Larry Skogen to explore the challenges to free speech on campus and beyond. The event examines cancel culture, campus speech codes, and how fear of offense may undermine both education and democracy. Recorded on April 21, 2021.

Peter Wehner discusses his book The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump in a thoughtful conversation with moderator Nicole Poolman. The event explores faith, truth, and how to restore decency and character in American public life. Recorded on April 8, 2021.

Dr. Deva Woodly joins moderator Brenna Gerhardt to discuss how protest shapes democracy, the Movement for Black Lives, and her call for a “politics of care”—a political approach that centers well-being, interdependence, and community as the foundation for a more inclusive and responsive democracy. Recorded on April 4, 2021.

Dr. Danielle Allen discusses Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality in a powerful conversation with moderator Chris Cavanaugh. The event explores the meaning of the Declaration, the balance between liberty and equality, and how civic education and democratic renewal can strengthen the nation today. Recorded on March 25, 2021.