https://simplecast.com CHQ&A Now in its second season, CHQ&A is the flagship podcast of Chautauqua Institution, featuring interviews with prominent guests who participate in Chautauqua's summer season of programs in the arts, education, interfaith dialogue and recreation. Hosted by Jordan Steves, Chautauqua's director of communications, with interviewers from around the Chautauqua community. © 2019 Chautauqua Institution en-us Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:55:22 +0000 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:55:22 +0000 http://chq.org CHQ&A https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/bc58336d-b570-4094-9a48-8b892786f9da/f9298c04-c7e1-4072-abbe-dbc3a75ad4d7/3000x3000/1527875807artwork.jpg?&aid=rss_feed http://chq.org episodic Now in its second season, CHQ&A is the flagship podcast of Chautauqua Institution, featuring interviews with prominent guests who participate in Chautauqua's summer season of programs in the arts, education, interfaith dialogue and recreation. Hosted by Jordan Steves, Chautauqua's director of communications, with interviewers from around the Chautauqua community. Chautauqua Institution no https://feeds.simplecast.com/iISRq2YQ chautauqua, chq, speakers, arts, education, books, authors, entertainment, interview Chautauqua Institution jsteves@chq.org ab321907-3a2b-449f-bddc-d1bc54b216bf Stuart Chafetz: Celebrating the CSO's New Principal Pops Conductor Our guest this episode is Stuart Chafetz, the longtime principal timpanist of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra who has just been named as the ensemble’s first-ever principal pops conductor. A well-known and cherished presence on the Chautauqua Institution grounds each summer, Chafetz has made annual appearances on the podium for the ensemble’s Independence Day Pops Concert and the late-season collaboration with the Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists. More recently, he has also served as a conductor for the orchestra’s live performances accompanying film presentations, beginning in 2019 with “Star Wars: A New Hope,” and continuing with “The Empire Strikes Back,” on Aug. 15, 2020.

Chafetz also serves as principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and is newly appointed as the principal pops conductor of the Marin Symphony. A conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, he is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent.

Chafetz joined Chautauqua Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Deborah Sunya Moore for a phone conversation shortly before the announcement of his new appointment at Chautauqua.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:55:22 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Deborah Sunya Moore, Stuart Chafetz) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-the-csos-new-principal-pops-conductor-with-stuart-chafetz-0m5J882M Our guest this episode is Stuart Chafetz, the longtime principal timpanist of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra who has just been named as the ensemble’s first-ever principal pops conductor. A well-known and cherished presence on the Chautauqua Institution grounds each summer, Chafetz has made annual appearances on the podium for the ensemble’s Independence Day Pops Concert and the late-season collaboration with the Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists. More recently, he has also served as a conductor for the orchestra’s live performances accompanying film presentations, beginning in 2019 with “Star Wars: A New Hope,” and continuing with “The Empire Strikes Back,” on Aug. 15, 2020.

Chafetz also serves as principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and is newly appointed as the principal pops conductor of the Marin Symphony. A conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, he is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent.

Chafetz joined Chautauqua Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Deborah Sunya Moore for a phone conversation shortly before the announcement of his new appointment at Chautauqua.

]]> Stuart Chafetz: Celebrating the CSO's New Principal Pops Conductor Deborah Sunya Moore, Stuart Chafetz 00:38:32 Our guest this episode is Stuart Chafetz, the longtime principal timpanist of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra who has just been named the ensemble’s first-ever principal pops conductor. A well-known and cherished presence on the Chautauqua Institution grounds each summer, Chafetz has made annual appearances on the podium for the ensemble’s Independence Day Celebration and the late-season collaboration with the Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists. More recently, he has also served as a conductor for the orchestra’s live performances accompanying film presentations, beginning in 2019 with “Star Wars: A New Hope,” and continuing with “The Empire Strikes Back,” on Aug. 15, 2020. Our guest this episode is Stuart Chafetz, the longtime principal timpanist of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra who has just been named the ensemble’s first-ever principal pops conductor. A well-known and cherished presence on the Chautauqua Institution grounds each summer, Chafetz has made annual appearances on the podium for the ensemble’s Independence Day Celebration and the late-season collaboration with the Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists. More recently, he has also served as a conductor for the orchestra’s live performances accompanying film presentations, beginning in 2019 with “Star Wars: A New Hope,” and continuing with “The Empire Strikes Back,” on Aug. 15, 2020. stuart chafetz, chautauqua symphony orchestra, pops, chautauqua, deborah sunya moore, chautauqua institution, orchestra no full 33 22127346-3df0-4176-8213-e77cb7b52c35 The State of the Climate and Environmental Movement with Bill McKibben Our guest this episode is author, environmentalist and activist Bill McKibben, whose 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change. He is also a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized 20,000 rallies around the world. A former staff writer for The New Yorker, McKibben writes frequently for a variety of publications around the world, including The New York Review of Books, National Geographic and Rolling Stone. He is the author of more than a dozen books; his latest, published in April, is Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

McKibben joined John Merino for an in-studio conversation shortly after he delivered his Aug. 15 lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “Shifting Global Power.”

 

 

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2019 15:58:41 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (John Merino, Bill McKibben) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/the-state-of-the-climate-and-environmental-movement-with-bill-mckibben-kzmaOmuQ Our guest this episode is author, environmentalist and activist Bill McKibben, whose 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change. He is also a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized 20,000 rallies around the world. A former staff writer for The New Yorker, McKibben writes frequently for a variety of publications around the world, including The New York Review of Books, National Geographic and Rolling Stone. He is the author of more than a dozen books; his latest, published in April, is Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

McKibben joined John Merino for an in-studio conversation shortly after he delivered his Aug. 15 lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “Shifting Global Power.”

 

 

]]> The State of the Climate and Environmental Movement with Bill McKibben John Merino, Bill McKibben 00:23:38 Our guest this episode is Aug. 15 Chautauqua lecturer Bill McKibben, the author, environmentalist and activist whose 1989 book THE END OF NATURE is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change. He's also a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized 20,000 rallies around the world. Our guest this episode is Aug. 15 Chautauqua lecturer Bill McKibben, the author, environmentalist and activist whose 1989 book THE END OF NATURE is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change. He's also a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized 20,000 rallies around the world. environment, chautauqua institution, climate, climate change, bill mckibben no full 32 0dc693fc-0e14-4a0e-9315-76f959be1684 Hawaiian Language and Culture with J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier Our guest this episode is J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, the E Ola! Learning Designer and Facilitator at Kamehameha Schools Maui, where she provides campus support for a world-class Hawaiian culture-based education to students. A fluent speaker of the Hawaiian language, Kumu Ekela serves on the Hawaiʻi Development team for the Duolingo language learning app. She has been a Hawaiian language, studies and history instructor for more than 40 years in various settings, including K-through-12 schools, community college and four-year universities, and she continues to teach classes on Molokaʻi and on Maui free of charge.

Kumu Ekela and her Kamehemeha Schools colleague Makana Garma joined our Emily Morris for an in-studio conversation on July 26, shortly after she delivered a lecture titled “Renormalizing the Hawaiian Language” in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:50:31 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, Emily Morris) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/hawaiian-language-and-culture-with-j-ekela-kaniaupio-crozier-hqBD9yzc Our guest this episode is J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, the E Ola! Learning Designer and Facilitator at Kamehameha Schools Maui, where she provides campus support for a world-class Hawaiian culture-based education to students. A fluent speaker of the Hawaiian language, Kumu Ekela serves on the Hawaiʻi Development team for the Duolingo language learning app. She has been a Hawaiian language, studies and history instructor for more than 40 years in various settings, including K-through-12 schools, community college and four-year universities, and she continues to teach classes on Molokaʻi and on Maui free of charge.

Kumu Ekela and her Kamehemeha Schools colleague Makana Garma joined our Emily Morris for an in-studio conversation on July 26, shortly after she delivered a lecture titled “Renormalizing the Hawaiian Language” in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Hawaiian Language and Culture with J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, Emily Morris 00:30:32 Our guest this episode is July 26 Chautauqua lecturer J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, the E Ola! Learning Designer and Facilitator at Kamehameha Schools Maui, where she provides campus support for a world-class Hawaiian culture-based education to students. Our guest this episode is July 26 Chautauqua lecturer J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, the E Ola! Learning Designer and Facilitator at Kamehameha Schools Maui, where she provides campus support for a world-class Hawaiian culture-based education to students. hawaii, chautauqua institution, language, culture, chautauqua, hawaiian culture, hawaiian language no full 31 abfb5168-5473-4b35-b163-506009070f0a Language Development in High-risk Populations with Julie Washington Our guest this episode is Julie A. Washington, chair of and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Professor Washington specializes in language development and disorders in high-risk populations; early literacy and language interactions; African-American Child English; and African-American student achievement. Her work focuses on understanding cultural dialect use in young African-American children, with a specific emphasis on language assessment, literacy attainment, and academic performance. In addition, she is an affiliate faculty of Georgia State’s Language and Literacy Initiative.

Currently, Professor Washington is a principal investigator on the Georgia Learning Disabilities Research Innovation Hub, funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health. This research initiative is focused on improving early identification of reading disabilities in elementary-school-aged African-American children who speak cultural dialects.

Professor Washington joined Chautauquan Daily editor and Institution lecture and literary arts associate Sara Toth for an in-studio conversation on July 25, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:37:18 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Sara Toth, Julie Washington) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/julie-washington-jHO2fkIq Our guest this episode is Julie A. Washington, chair of and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Professor Washington specializes in language development and disorders in high-risk populations; early literacy and language interactions; African-American Child English; and African-American student achievement. Her work focuses on understanding cultural dialect use in young African-American children, with a specific emphasis on language assessment, literacy attainment, and academic performance. In addition, she is an affiliate faculty of Georgia State’s Language and Literacy Initiative.

Currently, Professor Washington is a principal investigator on the Georgia Learning Disabilities Research Innovation Hub, funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health. This research initiative is focused on improving early identification of reading disabilities in elementary-school-aged African-American children who speak cultural dialects.

Professor Washington joined Chautauquan Daily editor and Institution lecture and literary arts associate Sara Toth for an in-studio conversation on July 25, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Language Development in High-risk Populations with Julie Washington Sara Toth, Julie Washington 00:40:32 Our guest this episode is Julie A. Washington, chair of and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Professor Washington specializes in language development and disorders in high-risk populations; early literacy and language interactions; African-American Child English; and African-American student achievement. Our guest this episode is Julie A. Washington, chair of and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Professor Washington specializes in language development and disorders in high-risk populations; early literacy and language interactions; African-American Child English; and African-American student achievement. language, chautauqua institution, julie washington, literacy, education no full 30 e9f1ba54-6f6d-4b88-bba1-ad61ed3d4533 Trevor Cox Our guest this episode is Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford. Professor Cox’s research and teaching focuses on architectural acoustics, signal processing and audio perception. He has written several books for academics and the general public, most recently The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World and Now You’re Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence.

A former senior media fellow at the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Professor Cox has presented 25 documentaries for BBC radio and has been featured on BBC1, Teachers TV, Discovery and National Geographic channels; one of his most popular interviews concerned the debunking of the myth that “a duck’s quack doesn’t echo.” He has also written for New Scientist and The Guardian, and runs a website that hosts experiments to test people’s responses to sound: sound101.org, which hosted the popular experiment on the “Worst Sound in the World.”

Professor Cox joined our Christopher Dahlie (who during the day serves as head of audio at the Chautauqua Amphitheater) for an in-studio conversation on July 23, shortly after Cox delivered a lecture in the Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:51:49 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/trevor-cox-jvErdacd Our guest this episode is Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford. Professor Cox’s research and teaching focuses on architectural acoustics, signal processing and audio perception. He has written several books for academics and the general public, most recently The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World and Now You’re Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence.

A former senior media fellow at the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Professor Cox has presented 25 documentaries for BBC radio and has been featured on BBC1, Teachers TV, Discovery and National Geographic channels; one of his most popular interviews concerned the debunking of the myth that “a duck’s quack doesn’t echo.” He has also written for New Scientist and The Guardian, and runs a website that hosts experiments to test people’s responses to sound: sound101.org, which hosted the popular experiment on the “Worst Sound in the World.”

Professor Cox joined our Christopher Dahlie (who during the day serves as head of audio at the Chautauqua Amphitheater) for an in-studio conversation on July 23, shortly after Cox delivered a lecture in the Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.”

]]> Trevor Cox Chautauqua Institution 00:42:19 Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford and author of "Now You’re Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence," joins us shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.” Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford and author of "Now You’re Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence," joins us shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “The Life of the Spoken Word.” no full 29 0546f876-4a74-404f-bd99-c643b4f9ada9 John Kasich Our guest on this episode is John Kasich, who served as Ohio’s 69th governor from 2011 until just this past January. Now a CNN political commentator, Gov. Kasich often speaks about the power of individuals to effect change at the local level, to reach beyond politics and the issues that divide us to achieve solutions through unity and resilience. During his tenure, when Ohio budget reserves grew from 89 cents to $2.7 billion, the governor was a leading voice in promoting bipartisan solutions to health care reform, immigration and international trade, and was one of the few Republicans to advocate for Medicaid’s expansion.

Previously, Governor Kasich served Ohio as a state senator and then nine-term congressman. He’s also hosted the Fox News program “Heartland with John Kasich,” and authored four New York Times best-sellers including Two Paths: America Divided or United. His newest book, out in the fall, is titled It's Up to Us: Ten Little Ways We Can Bring About Big Change.

Gov. Kasich joined CHQ&A’s John Merino for an in-studio conversation last month, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater to open a week themed “Uncommon Ground: Communities Working Toward Solutions.” A quick program note on this episode: We had some difficulty with John Merino’s mic in this recording, so he will sound a bit distant, though still should be heard clearly. Gov. Kasich’s mic was operating normally. Ultimately we made the decision to forge ahead out of respect to Gov. Kasich and his incredibly tight Chautauqua itinerary.

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:27:48 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/john-kasich-tN6YYHZM Our guest on this episode is John Kasich, who served as Ohio’s 69th governor from 2011 until just this past January. Now a CNN political commentator, Gov. Kasich often speaks about the power of individuals to effect change at the local level, to reach beyond politics and the issues that divide us to achieve solutions through unity and resilience. During his tenure, when Ohio budget reserves grew from 89 cents to $2.7 billion, the governor was a leading voice in promoting bipartisan solutions to health care reform, immigration and international trade, and was one of the few Republicans to advocate for Medicaid’s expansion.

Previously, Governor Kasich served Ohio as a state senator and then nine-term congressman. He’s also hosted the Fox News program “Heartland with John Kasich,” and authored four New York Times best-sellers including Two Paths: America Divided or United. His newest book, out in the fall, is titled It's Up to Us: Ten Little Ways We Can Bring About Big Change.

Gov. Kasich joined CHQ&A’s John Merino for an in-studio conversation last month, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater to open a week themed “Uncommon Ground: Communities Working Toward Solutions.” A quick program note on this episode: We had some difficulty with John Merino’s mic in this recording, so he will sound a bit distant, though still should be heard clearly. Gov. Kasich’s mic was operating normally. Ultimately we made the decision to forge ahead out of respect to Gov. Kasich and his incredibly tight Chautauqua itinerary.

]]> John Kasich Chautauqua Institution 00:33:58 Gov. John Kasich joins CHQ&A’s John Merino in studio shortly after delivering a lecture last month in the Chautauqua Amphitheater to open a week themed “Uncommon Ground: Communities Working Toward Solutions.” Gov. John Kasich joins CHQ&A’s John Merino in studio shortly after delivering a lecture last month in the Chautauqua Amphitheater to open a week themed “Uncommon Ground: Communities Working Toward Solutions.” no full 28 307e4f39-7e07-4c43-82ed-3752105abec4 The Burned-Over District On this episode, we feature a conversation between interviewer John Merino and Maureen Rovegno, Chautauqua’s director of religion, on the little-known history of what has come to be called the “Burned-over District,” or the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. As you’ll hear, Chautauqua itself is one of the movements that has roots in the “Burned-over District,” and the Institution will program a week of lectures on that era from July 22 to 25. More information is available at chq.org.

The Week Five Interfaith Lecture Series is described as follows:

We refer often to Chautauqua’s beginnings in 1874 and its history going forward, but little-known is the history that preceded Chautauqua’s founding. The Chautauqua Assembly reflected many movements that had had their genesis in what was called the “Burned-Over District” resulting from the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. The Assembly synthesized the religious passion of the age with its own unique contributions to American culture, as did other religious and civic expressions of the region arising out of that epoch. In this week we will revisit that incendiary era, and then meet some other religious and civic entities that have also stood the test of time.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:34:09 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/the-burned-over-district-NVYAzh9P On this episode, we feature a conversation between interviewer John Merino and Maureen Rovegno, Chautauqua’s director of religion, on the little-known history of what has come to be called the “Burned-over District,” or the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. As you’ll hear, Chautauqua itself is one of the movements that has roots in the “Burned-over District,” and the Institution will program a week of lectures on that era from July 22 to 25. More information is available at chq.org.

The Week Five Interfaith Lecture Series is described as follows:

We refer often to Chautauqua’s beginnings in 1874 and its history going forward, but little-known is the history that preceded Chautauqua’s founding. The Chautauqua Assembly reflected many movements that had had their genesis in what was called the “Burned-Over District” resulting from the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. The Assembly synthesized the religious passion of the age with its own unique contributions to American culture, as did other religious and civic expressions of the region arising out of that epoch. In this week we will revisit that incendiary era, and then meet some other religious and civic entities that have also stood the test of time.

]]> The Burned-Over District Chautauqua Institution 00:49:31 On this episode, Director of Religion Maureen Rovegno previews the Week Five Interfaith lecture series on the "Burned-over District," the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. Chautauqua itself is one of the movements that has roots in the "Burned-over District." On this episode, Director of Religion Maureen Rovegno previews the Week Five Interfaith lecture series on the "Burned-over District," the “on fire” religious environment and culture of the early 19th century in Western New York. Chautauqua itself is one of the movements that has roots in the "Burned-over District." no full 27 bf7d7ca5-a6dc-4118-80b4-1c0618e0a347 Ambassador William J. Burns Our guest on this episode is Ambassador William J. Burns, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a 33-year diplomatic career. Hailed as an “American diplomatic legend” by Secretary of State John Kerry, he holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, Career Ambassador, and is only the second serving career diplomat in history to become deputy secretary of state.

Ambassador Burns is the author of an acclaimed new book, The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal, which Henry Kissinger called “an incisive and sorely needed case for the revitalization of diplomacy — what Burns wisely describes as our ‘tool of first resort.’”

He joined Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill for an onstage conversation on June 28 in the Chautauqua Amphitheater, during the first week of the 2019 summer assembly season, themed “Moments That Changed the World.”

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:37:29 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (William J. Burns, Michael E. Hill) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/ambassador-william-j-burns-Yb01yYmf Our guest on this episode is Ambassador William J. Burns, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a 33-year diplomatic career. Hailed as an “American diplomatic legend” by Secretary of State John Kerry, he holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, Career Ambassador, and is only the second serving career diplomat in history to become deputy secretary of state.

Ambassador Burns is the author of an acclaimed new book, The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal, which Henry Kissinger called “an incisive and sorely needed case for the revitalization of diplomacy — what Burns wisely describes as our ‘tool of first resort.’”

He joined Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill for an onstage conversation on June 28 in the Chautauqua Amphitheater, during the first week of the 2019 summer assembly season, themed “Moments That Changed the World.”

]]> Ambassador William J. Burns William J. Burns, Michael E. Hill 01:12:12 Ambassador William J. Burns, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and author of the new book "The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal," joins Chautauqua's Michael Hill for an onstage interview in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Ambassador William J. Burns, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and author of the new book "The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal," joins Chautauqua's Michael Hill for an onstage interview in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. diplomacy, chautauqua institution, carnegie endowment for international piece, william j. burns no full 26 ee37f258-24b1-4113-87f4-702374de7550 Sam Teresi/‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ For the second consecutive summer, Chautauqua Theater Company is producing a free, touring outdoor production of a Shakespeare classic. This summer, having started June 25 on our own Bestor Plaza, CTC is performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a variety of locations around Chautauqua County, including Jamestown, Mayville and Southern Tier Brewing Company. On this episode, CTC Artistic Director Andrew Borba and Midsummer director Sarah Elizabeth Wansley, speak with longtime Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi about the city’s two productions, including the upcoming July 13 show at the Riverwalk Park.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:52:12 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Sam Teresi, Andrew Borba) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/sam-teresi-a-midsummer-nights-dream-1m12GKf5 For the second consecutive summer, Chautauqua Theater Company is producing a free, touring outdoor production of a Shakespeare classic. This summer, having started June 25 on our own Bestor Plaza, CTC is performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a variety of locations around Chautauqua County, including Jamestown, Mayville and Southern Tier Brewing Company. On this episode, CTC Artistic Director Andrew Borba and Midsummer director Sarah Elizabeth Wansley, speak with longtime Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi about the city’s two productions, including the upcoming July 13 show at the Riverwalk Park.

]]> Sam Teresi/‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ Sam Teresi, Andrew Borba 00:21:34 Sam Teresi, longtime mayor of Jamestown, New York, joins Chautauqua Theater Company's Andrew Borba and Sarah Elizabeth Wansley and for a conversation on CTC's traveling Shakespeare production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Sam Teresi, longtime mayor of Jamestown, New York, joins Chautauqua Theater Company's Andrew Borba and Sarah Elizabeth Wansley and for a conversation on CTC's traveling Shakespeare production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." theater, chautauqua institution, chautauqua theater company, andrew borba, sam teresi, shakespeare, chautauqua, jamestown no full 25 bd720028-0cab-4dc9-91c3-b4b34fd1aa22 Hugh Hewitt Hugh Hewitt is a lawyer, law professor and political commentator who as of July 1 began his service as president of the Richard Nixon Foundation. His nationally syndicated radio show is heard in more than 120 cities across the United States every weekday afternoon, with an audience estimated at more than 2 million listeners every week. Hewitt also makes frequent appearances on all the major cable news networks and Sunday morning political talk show panels, and he is a contributing columnist at The Washington Post. He is also the author of a dozen books, including two New York Times best-sellers.

Hewitt served for nearly six years in the Reagan administration in a variety of posts, including assistant counsel in the White House and special assistant to two attorneys general. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School and has been teaching constitutional law at Chapman University Law School since it opened in 1995.

Hugh joined CHQ&A’s John Merino for an in-studio conversation on June 27, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “Moments That Changed the World.”

]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2019 12:11:26 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (John Merino, Hugh Hewitt) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/hugh-hewitt-frPlhDHN Hugh Hewitt is a lawyer, law professor and political commentator who as of July 1 began his service as president of the Richard Nixon Foundation. His nationally syndicated radio show is heard in more than 120 cities across the United States every weekday afternoon, with an audience estimated at more than 2 million listeners every week. Hewitt also makes frequent appearances on all the major cable news networks and Sunday morning political talk show panels, and he is a contributing columnist at The Washington Post. He is also the author of a dozen books, including two New York Times best-sellers.

Hewitt served for nearly six years in the Reagan administration in a variety of posts, including assistant counsel in the White House and special assistant to two attorneys general. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School and has been teaching constitutional law at Chapman University Law School since it opened in 1995.

Hugh joined CHQ&A’s John Merino for an in-studio conversation on June 27, shortly after delivering a lecture in the Chautauqua Amphitheater as part of a week themed “Moments That Changed the World.”

]]> Hugh Hewitt John Merino, Hugh Hewitt 00:31:46 The renowned political commentator and radio host Hugh Hewitt, the new president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, joins CHQ&A's John Merino to speak on today's politics and international affairs, and his relationship with the 37th president. The renowned political commentator and radio host Hugh Hewitt, the new president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, joins CHQ&A's John Merino to speak on today's politics and international affairs, and his relationship with the 37th president. hugh hewitt, 2020, chautauqua, john merin0o, chq&a, politics no full 24 8ef87e24-4e5d-4408-b266-787611002b8c Dan Egan Dan Egan is author of the acclaimed book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in which he traces an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the Great Lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come. The book has garnered comparisons to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring; one reviewer said that “Dan Egan has done more than any other journalist in America to chronicle the decline of this once-great ecosystem.”

For his day job, Egan is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where he has twice been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, and a senior water policy fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences.

He joined Emily Morris, for an onstage conversation on June 26 in the Chautauqua Amphitheater, during the first week of the 2019 summer assembly season, themed “Moments That Changed the World.” Morris is Chautauqua's vice president of marketing and communications and chief brand officer.

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 16:37:13 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Dan Egan, Emily Morris, Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/dan-egan-Dbx0AXJr Dan Egan is author of the acclaimed book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in which he traces an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the Great Lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come. The book has garnered comparisons to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring; one reviewer said that “Dan Egan has done more than any other journalist in America to chronicle the decline of this once-great ecosystem.”

For his day job, Egan is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where he has twice been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, and a senior water policy fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences.

He joined Emily Morris, for an onstage conversation on June 26 in the Chautauqua Amphitheater, during the first week of the 2019 summer assembly season, themed “Moments That Changed the World.” Morris is Chautauqua's vice president of marketing and communications and chief brand officer.

]]> Dan Egan Dan Egan, Emily Morris, Chautauqua Institution 01:09:01 Dan Egan, author of the acclaimed 2018 book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, joins Chautauqua's Emily Morris for an onstage interview in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Dan Egan, author of the acclaimed 2018 book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, joins Chautauqua's Emily Morris for an onstage interview in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. great lakes, ecology, the death and life of the great lakes, emily morris, dan egan no full 23 b4cc2908-cca3-455e-81ea-5fc854d9a403 Chautauqua Theater Company's "The Christians" In The Christians by Obie Award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, Pastor Paul has grown his church from a storefront to a mega-complex, but nothing prepared him or his congregation for the biggest change of all: a change of heart. The Christians is a highly theatrical yet extremely intimate exploration of faith, family and the courage to stand up for what you believe. Chautauqua Theater Company is preparing to stage THe Christians from June 28 to July 14 in Bratton Theater here on the Chautauqua grounds. On this episode, CTC Artistic Director Andrew Borba speaks with some of the actors from Chautauqua’s production.

Purchase tickets at theater.chq.org.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:40:05 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Andrew Borba, Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/chautauqua-theater-companys-the-christians-Hd1Z53CE In The Christians by Obie Award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, Pastor Paul has grown his church from a storefront to a mega-complex, but nothing prepared him or his congregation for the biggest change of all: a change of heart. The Christians is a highly theatrical yet extremely intimate exploration of faith, family and the courage to stand up for what you believe. Chautauqua Theater Company is preparing to stage THe Christians from June 28 to July 14 in Bratton Theater here on the Chautauqua grounds. On this episode, CTC Artistic Director Andrew Borba speaks with some of the actors from Chautauqua’s production.

Purchase tickets at theater.chq.org.

]]> Chautauqua Theater Company's "The Christians" Andrew Borba, Chautauqua Institution 00:19:04 Artistic Director Andrew Borba speaks with some of the actors from Chautauqua Theater Company's production of "The Christians," running June 28 to July 14 in Bratton Theater. Artistic Director Andrew Borba speaks with some of the actors from Chautauqua Theater Company's production of "The Christians," running June 28 to July 14 in Bratton Theater. theater, chautauqua theater company, chq&a, andrew borba no full 22 6b46c2c1-28b9-4f58-a81b-5bfda7778bd8 Wynton Marsalis An internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of American culture, Wynton Marsalis is a living legend. At 17, Marsalis became the youngest musician ever to be admitted to Tanglewood’s Berkshire Music Center. Since then, he attended Juilliard, performed 120 concerts a year for 15 consecutive years, produced more than 80 records and won nine Grammy Awards, two George Foster Peabody Awards and an Emmy Award. He is also the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. In 1987, Marsalis co-founded the jazz program at Lincoln Center. Today, Jazz at Lincoln Center presents rich and diverse programming that includes concerts, debates, film forums, dances, television and radio broadcasts and educational activities. Chautauqua is proud to partner with and host Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center during Week Nine of the 2019 season, August 19–23, with a series of lectures and performances on "Exploring Race and Culture in America." Marsalis called in to the Cohen Multimedia Studio earlier this year to speak with Brian Hannah. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to one lecture or performance, or to the entire week.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:42:52 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Brian Hannah, Wynton Marsalis, Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/wynton-marsalis-L_JlXSAp An internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of American culture, Wynton Marsalis is a living legend. At 17, Marsalis became the youngest musician ever to be admitted to Tanglewood’s Berkshire Music Center. Since then, he attended Juilliard, performed 120 concerts a year for 15 consecutive years, produced more than 80 records and won nine Grammy Awards, two George Foster Peabody Awards and an Emmy Award. He is also the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. In 1987, Marsalis co-founded the jazz program at Lincoln Center. Today, Jazz at Lincoln Center presents rich and diverse programming that includes concerts, debates, film forums, dances, television and radio broadcasts and educational activities. Chautauqua is proud to partner with and host Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center during Week Nine of the 2019 season, August 19–23, with a series of lectures and performances on "Exploring Race and Culture in America." Marsalis called in to the Cohen Multimedia Studio earlier this year to speak with Brian Hannah. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to one lecture or performance, or to the entire week.

]]> Wynton Marsalis Brian Hannah, Wynton Marsalis, Chautauqua Institution 00:33:10 Celebrated musician and cultural icon Wynton Marsalis joins us to speak on his views of American music, his incredible career, and what it means to return to Chautauqua with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in 2019. Celebrated musician and cultural icon Wynton Marsalis joins us to speak on his views of American music, his incredible career, and what it means to return to Chautauqua with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in 2019. no full 21 8cb64db0-58f5-453d-babf-a55706c03306 Judy Collins Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals and boldly vulnerable songwriting for over five decades, and her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work. Prolific as ever, Collins released a collaborative and Grammy-nominated album in June 2016, Silver Skies Blue, and will perform live in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on June 22 in a double-bill with renowned jazz artist Madeleine Peyroux. Click here for tickets!

]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 13:34:09 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/judy-collins-uDyfUzPt Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals and boldly vulnerable songwriting for over five decades, and her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work. Prolific as ever, Collins released a collaborative and Grammy-nominated album in June 2016, Silver Skies Blue, and will perform live in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on June 22 in a double-bill with renowned jazz artist Madeleine Peyroux. Click here for tickets!

]]> Judy Collins Chautauqua Institution 00:13:59 The iconic Judy Collins speaks about her Chautauqua experiences and extraordinary career. Collins will open the 2019 Chautauqua season with a June 22 performance in the Amphitheater. The iconic Judy Collins speaks about her Chautauqua experiences and extraordinary career. Collins will open the 2019 Chautauqua season with a June 22 performance in the Amphitheater. no full 20 8a1a227f-de2b-4eb5-834d-2bedd6c9c731 Bishop Gene Robinson Bishop Gene Robinson joins us to reflect on his first season as Chautauqua's vice president of religion and senior pastor, and particularly the Interfaith Fridays initiative launched in 2018, which will continue in 2019. A full DVD set of the nine 2018 Interfaith Fridays is available for purchase at the Chautauqua Bookstore.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:25:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/c4f552bd-3765e268 Bishop Gene Robinson joins us to reflect on his first season as Chautauqua's vice president of religion and senior pastor, and particularly the Interfaith Fridays initiative launched in 2018, which will continue in 2019. A full DVD set of the nine 2018 Interfaith Fridays is available for purchase at the Chautauqua Bookstore.

]]> Bishop Gene Robinson Chautauqua Institution 00:41:27 Bishop Gene Robinson joins us to reflect on his first season as Chautauqua's vice president of religion and senior pastor, and particularly the Interfaith Fridays initiative launched in 2018, which will continue in 2019. A full DVD set of the nine 2018 Interfaith Fridays is available for purchase at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Bishop Gene Robinson joins us to reflect on his first season as Chautauqua's vice president of religion and senior pastor, and particularly the Interfaith Fridays initiative launched in 2018, which will continue in 2019. A full DVD set of the nine 2018 Interfaith Fridays is available for purchase at the Chautauqua Bookstore. interfaith dialogue, gene robinson, chautauqua institution, bishop gene robinson, interfaith, interfaith fridays no full 19 3dc7c09d-3681-425a-85c0-5b32b65f20aa Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich On today's episode guest interviewer David Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, speaks with Alexandria Marzano-Lesnovich, author of The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir, winner of the 2018 Chautauqua Prize. Part reportage and part memoir, The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir follows a young law student through her early career as she digs into both her own past, and the past of a convicted murderer. In a book 10 years in the making, Marzano-Lesnevich shows how the law is more personal than we would like to believe, creating a “gripping” story of “great importance.” Chautauqua readers called it “an extraordinary memoir” that is “brave and intimate.”

A 2014 National Endowment for the Arts fellow, Marzano-Lesnevich has received a Rona Jaffe Award and has twice been a fellow at both MacDowell and Yaddo. Alexandria’s essays appear in The New York Times, Oxford American, and the anthologies True Crime and Waveform: Twenty-first Century Essays by Women, as well as many other publications.

Alexandria received The Chautauqua Prize in a public presentation on Friday, Aug. 3.

Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich's Aug. 3 presentation in the Hall of Philosophy:

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:40:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/6fc44b52-5aa1616e On today's episode guest interviewer David Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, speaks with Alexandria Marzano-Lesnovich, author of The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir, winner of the 2018 Chautauqua Prize. Part reportage and part memoir, The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir follows a young law student through her early career as she digs into both her own past, and the past of a convicted murderer. In a book 10 years in the making, Marzano-Lesnevich shows how the law is more personal than we would like to believe, creating a “gripping” story of “great importance.” Chautauqua readers called it “an extraordinary memoir” that is “brave and intimate.”

A 2014 National Endowment for the Arts fellow, Marzano-Lesnevich has received a Rona Jaffe Award and has twice been a fellow at both MacDowell and Yaddo. Alexandria’s essays appear in The New York Times, Oxford American, and the anthologies True Crime and Waveform: Twenty-first Century Essays by Women, as well as many other publications.

Alexandria received The Chautauqua Prize in a public presentation on Friday, Aug. 3.

Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich's Aug. 3 presentation in the Hall of Philosophy:

]]> Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich Chautauqua Institution 00:47:03 On today's episode guest interviewer David Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, speaks with Alexandria Marzano-Lesnovich, author of “The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir,” winner of the 2018 Chautauqua Prize. Part reportage and part memoir, “The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir” follows a young law student through her early career as she digs into both her own past, and the past of a convicted murderer. In a book 10 years in the making, Marzano-Lesnevich shows how the law is more personal than we would like to believe, creating a “gripping” story of “great importance.” Chautauqua readers called it “an extraordinary memoir” that is “brave and intimate.” On today's episode guest interviewer David Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, speaks with Alexandria Marzano-Lesnovich, author of “The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir,” winner of the 2018 Chautauqua Prize. Part reportage and part memoir, “The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir” follows a young law student through her early career as she digs into both her own past, and the past of a convicted murderer. In a book 10 years in the making, Marzano-Lesnevich shows how the law is more personal than we would like to believe, creating a “gripping” story of “great importance.” Chautauqua readers called it “an extraordinary memoir” that is “brave and intimate.” literature, the fact of a body, david griffith, literary arts, chautauqua institution, alexandria marzano-lesnevich no full 18 1f23a09e-9a3f-4c18-8231-cc9374570a37 Avivah Wittenberg-Cox On today's episode guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, chief executive officer of 20-first, where she works with the CEOs, executive committees and top management teams of some of the world’s best-known companies to identify the business opportunities of gender balance and how best to achieve it. Avivah has written extensively on the subject and is the author of several books, including Why Women Mean Business: Understanding the Emergence of Our Next Economic Revolution, which won the prestigious Manpower Business Book of the Year award. Avivah has been recognized by ELLE Magazine as one of the Top 40 Women Leading Change. She has supported Chautauquan women for years as a dedicated member of the Chautauqua Women’s Club, where for many seasons she programmed the popular Professional Women’s Network speaker series. She spoke in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on Aug. 1, during our week on “The Changing Nature of Work.” Follow her on Twitter at @A_WittenbergCox

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox's Aug. 1 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:30:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/82e06567-2337f707 On today's episode guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, chief executive officer of 20-first, where she works with the CEOs, executive committees and top management teams of some of the world’s best-known companies to identify the business opportunities of gender balance and how best to achieve it. Avivah has written extensively on the subject and is the author of several books, including Why Women Mean Business: Understanding the Emergence of Our Next Economic Revolution, which won the prestigious Manpower Business Book of the Year award. Avivah has been recognized by ELLE Magazine as one of the Top 40 Women Leading Change. She has supported Chautauquan women for years as a dedicated member of the Chautauqua Women’s Club, where for many seasons she programmed the popular Professional Women’s Network speaker series. She spoke in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on Aug. 1, during our week on “The Changing Nature of Work.” Follow her on Twitter at @A_WittenbergCox

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox's Aug. 1 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Avivah Wittenberg-Cox Chautauqua Institution 00:47:03 On today's episode guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, chief executive officer of 20-first, where she works with the CEOs, executive committees and top management teams of some of the world’s best-known companies to identify the business opportunities of gender balance and how best to achieve it. She spoke in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on Aug. 1, during our week on “The Changing Nature of Work.” On today's episode guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, chief executive officer of 20-first, where she works with the CEOs, executive committees and top management teams of some of the world’s best-known companies to identify the business opportunities of gender balance and how best to achieve it. She spoke in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on Aug. 1, during our week on “The Changing Nature of Work.” business, avivah wittenberg-cox, 20-first, gender balance, management, john merino, women no full 17 ad81b871-ea1f-4777-b009-6cfefe804f28 Derek Ham Today's episode features a conversation with Derek Ham, assistant professor of graphic design in the North Carolina State University College of Design. He is also the creator of the “I Am A Man” VR Experience, an interactive virtual reality experience set to the historic events of the Civil Rights Movement. “I Am A Man” is the basis of Derek’s two master classes through Special Studies at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Chautauqua. Register for either class at chqtickets.com.

Derek’s research interest spans the areas of game-based learning, algorithmic thinking, and digital fabrication. In his work, he continues to investigate both virtual reality and augmented realty technology to find ways these tools can expand the possibilities of interaction design. Before joining the faculty in the College of Design, Derek has taught at MIT’s School of Architecture, Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (GSD), and the Rhode Island School of Design. Follow him on Twitter at @DerekAHam.

]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2018 12:03:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/e7803f7d-133f567a Today's episode features a conversation with Derek Ham, assistant professor of graphic design in the North Carolina State University College of Design. He is also the creator of the “I Am A Man” VR Experience, an interactive virtual reality experience set to the historic events of the Civil Rights Movement. “I Am A Man” is the basis of Derek’s two master classes through Special Studies at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Chautauqua. Register for either class at chqtickets.com.

Derek’s research interest spans the areas of game-based learning, algorithmic thinking, and digital fabrication. In his work, he continues to investigate both virtual reality and augmented realty technology to find ways these tools can expand the possibilities of interaction design. Before joining the faculty in the College of Design, Derek has taught at MIT’s School of Architecture, Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (GSD), and the Rhode Island School of Design. Follow him on Twitter at @DerekAHam.

]]> Derek Ham Chautauqua Institution 00:30:53 Today's episode features a conversation with Derek Ham, assistant professor of graphic design in the North Carolina State University College of Design. Derek’s research interest spans the areas of game-based learning, algorithmic thinking, and digital fabrication. He is also the creator of the “I Am A Man” VR Experience, an interactive virtual reality experience set to the historic events of the Civil Rights Movement. “I Am A Man” is the basis of Derek’s two master classes through Special Studies at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Chautauqua. Register for either class at chqtickets.org. Today's episode features a conversation with Derek Ham, assistant professor of graphic design in the North Carolina State University College of Design. Derek’s research interest spans the areas of game-based learning, algorithmic thinking, and digital fabrication. He is also the creator of the “I Am A Man” VR Experience, an interactive virtual reality experience set to the historic events of the Civil Rights Movement. “I Am A Man” is the basis of Derek’s two master classes through Special Studies at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Chautauqua. Register for either class at chqtickets.org. i am a man, vr, chautauqua institution, virtual reality, derek ham, civil rights movement, david griffith, architecture, ar, augmented reality, civil rights no full 16 c3f9606b-49eb-4244-a1bc-e4c617f5b806 Ralph Young On today's episode we feature a conversation with author and professor Ralph Young, an expert on dissent and protest movements. As a history professor at Temple University, Ralph has taught the courses “Dissent in America,” “Recent U.S. History” and “Trials in America,” as well as a weekly discussion forum called the “Dissent in America Teach-ins.” His books include Dissent in America: The Voices That Shaped a Nation; Make Art Not War: Political Protest Posters from the Twentieth Century; and, most recently, Dissent: The History of An American Idea. Ralph spoke to guest interviewer John Merino following his July 23 Amphitheater lecture to open Chautauqua's week on "The Ethics of Dissent."

Ralph Young's July 23 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2018 18:20:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/2d4fa13a-a23110ea On today's episode we feature a conversation with author and professor Ralph Young, an expert on dissent and protest movements. As a history professor at Temple University, Ralph has taught the courses “Dissent in America,” “Recent U.S. History” and “Trials in America,” as well as a weekly discussion forum called the “Dissent in America Teach-ins.” His books include Dissent in America: The Voices That Shaped a Nation; Make Art Not War: Political Protest Posters from the Twentieth Century; and, most recently, Dissent: The History of An American Idea. Ralph spoke to guest interviewer John Merino following his July 23 Amphitheater lecture to open Chautauqua's week on "The Ethics of Dissent."

Ralph Young's July 23 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Ralph Young Chautauqua Institution 00:46:58 On today's episode we feature a conversation with author and professor Ralph Young, an expert on dissent and protest movements. As a history professor at Temple University, Ralph has taught the courses “Dissent in America,” “Recent U.S. History” and “Trials in America,” as well as a weekly discussion forum called the “Dissent in America Teach-ins.” His books include Dissent in America: The Voices That Shaped a Nation; Make Art Not War: Political Protest Posters from the Twentieth Century; and, most recently, Dissent: The History of An American Idea. Ralph spoke to guest interviewer John Merino following his July 23 Amphitheater lecture to open Chautauqua's week on "The Ethics of Dissent." On today's episode we feature a conversation with author and professor Ralph Young, an expert on dissent and protest movements. As a history professor at Temple University, Ralph has taught the courses “Dissent in America,” “Recent U.S. History” and “Trials in America,” as well as a weekly discussion forum called the “Dissent in America Teach-ins.” His books include Dissent in America: The Voices That Shaped a Nation; Make Art Not War: Political Protest Posters from the Twentieth Century; and, most recently, Dissent: The History of An American Idea. Ralph spoke to guest interviewer John Merino following his July 23 Amphitheater lecture to open Chautauqua's week on "The Ethics of Dissent." ethics, john merino, chautauqua institution, dissent in america, ralph young, protest movements, dissent, history, wrfa no full 15 a757884c-cee0-4e2a-997e-b01298eb0c1e Alina Polyakova On today's episode we hear from Alina Polyakova, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Foreign Policy Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, where she specializes in Russian foreign policy, radical-right movements in Europe, and far-right populism and nationalism. Alina presented an Amphitheater lecture during Chautauqua's week on "Russia and the West," on Thursday, July 19.

Alina previously served as director of research and senior fellow for Europe and Eurasia at the Atlantic Council, overseeing the Ukraine-in-Europe Initiative and co-authoring the Atlantic Council’s investigative report “Hiding in Plain Sight: Putin’s War in Ukraine.” She has also authored the book The Dark Side of European Integration. Alina is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Swiss National Science Foundation senior research fellow, and has had fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation, National Science Foundation Eurasia Foundation, among a number of others. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and sociology from Emory University, and her master’s and doctoral degrees in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Follow Alina on Twitter at @apolyakova.

Alina Polyakova's July 19 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:52:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/1d703c1e-60135e71 On today's episode we hear from Alina Polyakova, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Foreign Policy Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, where she specializes in Russian foreign policy, radical-right movements in Europe, and far-right populism and nationalism. Alina presented an Amphitheater lecture during Chautauqua's week on "Russia and the West," on Thursday, July 19.

Alina previously served as director of research and senior fellow for Europe and Eurasia at the Atlantic Council, overseeing the Ukraine-in-Europe Initiative and co-authoring the Atlantic Council’s investigative report “Hiding in Plain Sight: Putin’s War in Ukraine.” She has also authored the book The Dark Side of European Integration. Alina is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Swiss National Science Foundation senior research fellow, and has had fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation, National Science Foundation Eurasia Foundation, among a number of others. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and sociology from Emory University, and her master’s and doctoral degrees in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Follow Alina on Twitter at @apolyakova.

Alina Polyakova's July 19 lecture in the Amphitheater:

]]> Alina Polyakova Chautauqua Institution 00:35:06 On today's episode we hear from Alina Polyakova, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Foreign Policy Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, where she specializes in Russian foreign policy, radical-right movements in Europe, and far-right populism and nationalism. Alina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Thursday, July 19. On today's episode we hear from Alina Polyakova, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Foreign Policy Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, where she specializes in Russian foreign policy, radical-right movements in Europe, and far-right populism and nationalism. Alina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Thursday, July 19. russian politics, chautauqua institution, politics, russian influence operations, russia, alina polyakova, russian-u.s. relations no full 14 978995b4-b31a-4053-9e27-2698a6cbb251 Nina Khrushcheva On today's episode, guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Nina Khrushcheva, a professor in the Graduate Program of International Affairs at The New School in New York City, where her research interests include global media and culture, world politics, Russian politics and culture, and propaganda and Hollywood. Nina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Wednesday, July 18.

Nina is the author of Imagining Nabokov: Russia Between Art and Politics and The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey Into the Gulag of the Russian Mind, which is about her grandfather Leonid Khrushchev, the oldest son of former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. Her latest book, In Putin's Footsteps: Searching for the Soul of an Empire Across Russia's Eleven Time Zones, is forthcoming in 2019. Follow her on Twitter at @ninakhrushcheva.

Nina Khrushcheva's July 18 speech in the Amphitheater:

John Merino is the retired CEO of the Gebbie Foundation in Jamestown, New York, and the primary host of "Chautauqua Chronicles," a rebroadcast of CHQ&A on WRFA 107.9-FM, listener-supported radio in Jamestown.

]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:49:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/065cc0bc-3994034a On today's episode, guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Nina Khrushcheva, a professor in the Graduate Program of International Affairs at The New School in New York City, where her research interests include global media and culture, world politics, Russian politics and culture, and propaganda and Hollywood. Nina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Wednesday, July 18.

Nina is the author of Imagining Nabokov: Russia Between Art and Politics and The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey Into the Gulag of the Russian Mind, which is about her grandfather Leonid Khrushchev, the oldest son of former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. Her latest book, In Putin's Footsteps: Searching for the Soul of an Empire Across Russia's Eleven Time Zones, is forthcoming in 2019. Follow her on Twitter at @ninakhrushcheva.

Nina Khrushcheva's July 18 speech in the Amphitheater:

John Merino is the retired CEO of the Gebbie Foundation in Jamestown, New York, and the primary host of "Chautauqua Chronicles," a rebroadcast of CHQ&A on WRFA 107.9-FM, listener-supported radio in Jamestown.

]]> Nina Khrushcheva Chautauqua Institution 00:47:09 On today's episode, guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Nina Khrushcheva, a professor in the Graduate Program of International Affairs at The New School in New York City, where her research interests include global media and culture, world politics, Russian politics and culture, and propaganda and Hollywood. Nina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Wednesday, July 18. On today's episode, guest interviewer John Merino speaks with Nina Khrushcheva, a professor in the Graduate Program of International Affairs at The New School in New York City, where her research interests include global media and culture, world politics, Russian politics and culture, and propaganda and Hollywood. Nina presented an Amphitheater lecture during this week on "Russia and the West," on Wednesday, July 18. culture, politics, russian history, foreign relations, russian culture, russia, nina khrushcheva, world affairs, united states, john merino, russian politics no full 13 9b6b3714-3b40-45f8-8794-4e4b350e9a38 Victor LaValle On today's episode Chautauqua's Director of Literary Arts, Atom Atkinson, speaks with author Victor LaValle. LaValle's most recent book, The Changeling, is a captivating retelling of a classic fairy tale that imaginatively explores parental obsession, spousal love, and the secrets that make strangers out of the people we love the most. LaValle presented The Changeling for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle on Thursday, July 12.

LaValle is also the author of six previous works of fiction: three novels, two novellas, and a collection of short stories. His novels have been included in best-of-the-year lists by The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Nation and Publishers Weekly, among others. He has been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Book Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Key to Southeast Queens. Follow him on Twitter at @victorlavalle.

]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:16:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/3228c84f-77a7ea03 On today's episode Chautauqua's Director of Literary Arts, Atom Atkinson, speaks with author Victor LaValle. LaValle's most recent book, The Changeling, is a captivating retelling of a classic fairy tale that imaginatively explores parental obsession, spousal love, and the secrets that make strangers out of the people we love the most. LaValle presented The Changeling for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle on Thursday, July 12.

LaValle is also the author of six previous works of fiction: three novels, two novellas, and a collection of short stories. His novels have been included in best-of-the-year lists by The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Nation and Publishers Weekly, among others. He has been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Book Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Key to Southeast Queens. Follow him on Twitter at @victorlavalle.

]]> Victor LaValle Chautauqua Institution 00:31:38 On today's episode Chautauqua's Director of Literary Arts, Atom Atkinson, speaks with author Victor LaValle. LaValle's most recent book, The Changeling, is a captivating retelling of a classic fairy tale that imaginatively explores parental obsession, spousal love, and the secrets that make strangers out of the people we love the most. LaValle presented The Changeling for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle on Thursday, July 12. On today's episode Chautauqua's Director of Literary Arts, Atom Atkinson, speaks with author Victor LaValle. LaValle's most recent book, The Changeling, is a captivating retelling of a classic fairy tale that imaginatively explores parental obsession, spousal love, and the secrets that make strangers out of the people we love the most. LaValle presented The Changeling for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle on Thursday, July 12. the changeling, books, literature, victor lavalle, authors, fairy tales, chautauqua institution, literary arts, atom atkinson no full 12 bbec844d-588a-4323-b58e-dce0fab24987 Jill Vialet, Chelsea Marcantel/Matt "Airistotle" Burns On today's episode we feature two conversations: First is a discussion with Jill Vialet, founder and CEO of Playworks, who opened Chautauqua's week of lectures on "The Art of Play" on July 9. Then, Chautauqua Theater Company Artistic Director Andrew Borba sits with playwright Chelsea Marcantel and champion air guitarist Matt "Airistotle" Burns. Chelsea's newest play, Airness, is about air guitar competitions — CTC's production of Airness runs July 14 to 29 on the Bratton Theater stage.

Jill Vialet is founder and CEO of Playworks, a nonprofit that operates on a belief “in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.” From its beginnings in two schools in Berkeley, California, Playworks has grown to a staff of 700 and now reaches about 900,000 students in 23 regions around the United States, and is present within 1,800 schools and organizations. During the 2015–16 school year, Jill was an Education Fellow at Stanford’s d.school — very familiar to us at Chautauqua — where she launched a new project called Substantial, re-designing the way we recruit, train, and support substitute teachers. Prior to Playworks, Jill founded, and was the executive director for nine years, of the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) in Oakland, California. Follow her on Twitter at @jillvialet, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Chelsea Marcantel is the playwright behind Airness, and also Everything is Wonderful, Ladyish, Devour and Tiny Houses, which CTC produced as part of its New Play Workshop in 2016. Airness was recently honored with the 2018 Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award by the American Theatre Critics Association. Matt Burns is a special guest at Chautauqua this week — he is a waiter and world-class competitive air guitarist living in New York City. Matt decided to try air-rocking almost a decade ago when he saw the documentary Air Guitar Nation, and has since become a two-time champion at Air Guitar World Championship. Follow them on Twitter at @AChelseaDay and @aYo_MattBurns.

CTC produces Airness from July 14 to 29 in Bratton Theater — click here to purchase tickets.

]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:30:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/0702b8f7-ff8d06f8 On today's episode we feature two conversations: First is a discussion with Jill Vialet, founder and CEO of Playworks, who opened Chautauqua's week of lectures on "The Art of Play" on July 9. Then, Chautauqua Theater Company Artistic Director Andrew Borba sits with playwright Chelsea Marcantel and champion air guitarist Matt "Airistotle" Burns. Chelsea's newest play, Airness, is about air guitar competitions — CTC's production of Airness runs July 14 to 29 on the Bratton Theater stage.

Jill Vialet is founder and CEO of Playworks, a nonprofit that operates on a belief “in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.” From its beginnings in two schools in Berkeley, California, Playworks has grown to a staff of 700 and now reaches about 900,000 students in 23 regions around the United States, and is present within 1,800 schools and organizations. During the 2015–16 school year, Jill was an Education Fellow at Stanford’s d.school — very familiar to us at Chautauqua — where she launched a new project called Substantial, re-designing the way we recruit, train, and support substitute teachers. Prior to Playworks, Jill founded, and was the executive director for nine years, of the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) in Oakland, California. Follow her on Twitter at @jillvialet, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Chelsea Marcantel is the playwright behind Airness, and also Everything is Wonderful, Ladyish, Devour and Tiny Houses, which CTC produced as part of its New Play Workshop in 2016. Airness was recently honored with the 2018 Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award by the American Theatre Critics Association. Matt Burns is a special guest at Chautauqua this week — he is a waiter and world-class competitive air guitarist living in New York City. Matt decided to try air-rocking almost a decade ago when he saw the documentary Air Guitar Nation, and has since become a two-time champion at Air Guitar World Championship. Follow them on Twitter at @AChelseaDay and @aYo_MattBurns.

CTC produces Airness from July 14 to 29 in Bratton Theater — click here to purchase tickets.

]]> Jill Vialet, Chelsea Marcantel/Matt "Airistotle" Burns Chautauqua Institution 01:01:50 On today's episode we feature two conversations: First is a discussion with Jill Vialet, founder and CEO of Playworks, who opened Chautauqua's week of lectures on "The Art of Play" on July 9. Then, Chautauqua Theater Company Artistic Director Andrew Borba sits with playwright Chelsea Marcantel and champion air guitarist Matt "Airistotle" Burns. Chelsea's newest play, Airness, is about air guitar competitions — CTC's production of Airness runs July 14 to 29 on the Bratton Theater stage. On today's episode we feature two conversations: First is a discussion with Jill Vialet, founder and CEO of Playworks, who opened Chautauqua's week of lectures on "The Art of Play" on July 9. Then, Chautauqua Theater Company Artistic Director Andrew Borba sits with playwright Chelsea Marcantel and champion air guitarist Matt "Airistotle" Burns. Chelsea's newest play, Airness, is about air guitar competitions — CTC's production of Airness runs July 14 to 29 on the Bratton Theater stage. playworks, airness, education, recreation, chelsea marcantel, theater, air guitar, youth, chautauqua institution, jill vialet, matt burns, children, airistotle, andrew borba, play no full 11 de4b41ea-eb27-4355-9de4-2e55e41a7a0f James and Deborah Fallows, Taína Caragol On today's episode we feature two conversations with presenters from Week Two of the Chautauqua season, themed "American Identity." First is a discussion with James and Deborah Fallows, who took the Amphitheater stage on the Fourth of July to present on their new book, Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America. Then, Taína Caragol, who opened the week of lectures on July 2, joins us at the 47:00 mark to expand upon her work as a curator at the National Portrait Gallery.

For the last five years, Jim and Deb have been traveling across America in a single-engine prop airplane and reporting on the people, organizations and ideas re-shaping the country. As part of their “City Makers: American Futures” project in partnership with The Atlantic and APM’s “Marketplace,” the Fallowses visited smaller and medium-sized cities, meeting civic leaders, factory workers, recent immigrants, and young entrepreneurs to take the pulse and understand the prospects of places that usually draw notice only after a disaster or during a political campaign. Our Towns is the story of their journey — and an account of a country busy remaking itself, despite the challenges and paralysis of national politics. Jim is a national correspondent for The Atlantic and was editor of the US News & World Report. He has also authored several books himself, including China Airborne and National Defense, which won the American Book Award for nonfiction. Jim also worked as the chief White House speechwriter for Jimmy Carter for two years. Deb is a linguist who speaks six languages, and the author of A Mother’s Work and Dreaming in Chinese: Mandarin Lessons in Life, Love, and Languages. Before her travels abroad she was an assistant dean at Georgetown University and wrote about education, travel, work and women in publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic and Newsweek. Follow them on Twitter at @JamesFallows and @FallowsDeb, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of their Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Taína Caragol is the curator of painting and sculpture, and of Latino art and history, at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, where she and her colleagues tell the story of America through portraits of people who have shaped it. Regarding her role specific to Latino art and history, Taína has said, “When people are missing from a history museum, the visitor gets the sense that it’s because they haven’t made an impact on our history. My priority is to make sure that the Latinos who have had a significant role are well represented throughout our collections and in our exhibitions.” Among the many exhibitions Taína has curated are “Portraiture Now: Staging the Self,” and “One Life: Dolores Huerta,” which has been expanded and redesigned as a traveling exhibition this year. Taína previously worked as the curator of education at the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, as consultant of art and archival collections for Lord Cultural Resources, and Latin American Bibliographer for the The Museum of Modern Art. She also co-curated an exhibition about the Young lords, Puerto Rican activists from the 1960s, for the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Follow her on Twitter at @Playacreciente, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2018 21:30:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/0d8b6fa9-5e17d4ba On today's episode we feature two conversations with presenters from Week Two of the Chautauqua season, themed "American Identity." First is a discussion with James and Deborah Fallows, who took the Amphitheater stage on the Fourth of July to present on their new book, Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America. Then, Taína Caragol, who opened the week of lectures on July 2, joins us at the 47:00 mark to expand upon her work as a curator at the National Portrait Gallery.

For the last five years, Jim and Deb have been traveling across America in a single-engine prop airplane and reporting on the people, organizations and ideas re-shaping the country. As part of their “City Makers: American Futures” project in partnership with The Atlantic and APM’s “Marketplace,” the Fallowses visited smaller and medium-sized cities, meeting civic leaders, factory workers, recent immigrants, and young entrepreneurs to take the pulse and understand the prospects of places that usually draw notice only after a disaster or during a political campaign. Our Towns is the story of their journey — and an account of a country busy remaking itself, despite the challenges and paralysis of national politics. Jim is a national correspondent for The Atlantic and was editor of the US News & World Report. He has also authored several books himself, including China Airborne and National Defense, which won the American Book Award for nonfiction. Jim also worked as the chief White House speechwriter for Jimmy Carter for two years. Deb is a linguist who speaks six languages, and the author of A Mother’s Work and Dreaming in Chinese: Mandarin Lessons in Life, Love, and Languages. Before her travels abroad she was an assistant dean at Georgetown University and wrote about education, travel, work and women in publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic and Newsweek. Follow them on Twitter at @JamesFallows and @FallowsDeb, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of their Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Taína Caragol is the curator of painting and sculpture, and of Latino art and history, at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, where she and her colleagues tell the story of America through portraits of people who have shaped it. Regarding her role specific to Latino art and history, Taína has said, “When people are missing from a history museum, the visitor gets the sense that it’s because they haven’t made an impact on our history. My priority is to make sure that the Latinos who have had a significant role are well represented throughout our collections and in our exhibitions.” Among the many exhibitions Taína has curated are “Portraiture Now: Staging the Self,” and “One Life: Dolores Huerta,” which has been expanded and redesigned as a traveling exhibition this year. Taína previously worked as the curator of education at the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, as consultant of art and archival collections for Lord Cultural Resources, and Latin American Bibliographer for the The Museum of Modern Art. She also co-curated an exhibition about the Young lords, Puerto Rican activists from the 1960s, for the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Follow her on Twitter at @Playacreciente, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

]]> James and Deborah Fallows, Taína Caragol Chautauqua Institution 01:22:46 On today's episode we feature two conversations with presenters from Week Two of the Chautauqua season, themed "American Identity." First is a discussion with James and Deborah Fallows, who took the Amphitheater stage on the Fourth of July to present on their new book, _Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America_. Then, Taína Caragol, who opened the week of lectures on July 2, joins us at the 47:00 mark to expand upon her work as a curator at the National Portrait Gallery. On today's episode we feature two conversations with presenters from Week Two of the Chautauqua season, themed "American Identity." First is a discussion with James and Deborah Fallows, who took the Amphitheater stage on the Fourth of July to present on their new book, _Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America_. Then, Taína Caragol, who opened the week of lectures on July 2, joins us at the 47:00 mark to expand upon her work as a curator at the National Portrait Gallery. american identity, national portrait gallery, the atlantic, deb fallows, art, portraiture, chautauqua, chautauqua institution, our towns, taína caragol, james fallows no full 10 f42d10e7-10e8-4035-b779-7fdb658868fc Kory Stamper, Lucas Hnath Lexicographer Kory Stamper and playwright Lucas Hnath join interviewers Emily Morris and Andrew Borba in this packed episode featuring conversations with two presenters who helped shape the opening week of the 2018 Chautauqua Institution season, themed "The Life of the Written Word."

For nearly two decades at Merriam-Webster, Kory Stamper was responsible for altering definitions of old words and creating definitions for new ones. Her book, Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it, to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage. In this converation, Kory and Emily discuss her book, how words find their way into the dictionary, and the hot-button issues you may be surprised to learn that lexicographers face. Follow her on Twitter at @KoryStamper, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Lucas Hnath is the author of more than a dozen plays, including The Christians and Red Speedo. He made his Broadway debut in 2017 with A Doll’s House, Part 2, his brilliant interpretation of what happens to Nora after the shocking ending of the original play by Ibsen. When he isn’t writing award-winning plays, he serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Dramatic Writing at his alma mater, NYU. Listen on (conversation begins at 30:32) as Andrew and Lucas discuss the playwright's process, his inspirations, and why he doesn't make a point to see his plays performed. Read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of Lucas' Amphitheater conversation here: http://chqdaily.com…

Emily Morris is Chautauqua's vice president of marketing and communications and chief brand officer. Andrew Borba is Chautauqua Theater Company's artistic director.

]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/e4f7dbe2-054474e4 Lexicographer Kory Stamper and playwright Lucas Hnath join interviewers Emily Morris and Andrew Borba in this packed episode featuring conversations with two presenters who helped shape the opening week of the 2018 Chautauqua Institution season, themed "The Life of the Written Word."

For nearly two decades at Merriam-Webster, Kory Stamper was responsible for altering definitions of old words and creating definitions for new ones. Her book, Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it, to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage. In this converation, Kory and Emily discuss her book, how words find their way into the dictionary, and the hot-button issues you may be surprised to learn that lexicographers face. Follow her on Twitter at @KoryStamper, and read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of her Amphitheater lecture here: http://chqdaily.com….

Lucas Hnath is the author of more than a dozen plays, including The Christians and Red Speedo. He made his Broadway debut in 2017 with A Doll’s House, Part 2, his brilliant interpretation of what happens to Nora after the shocking ending of the original play by Ibsen. When he isn’t writing award-winning plays, he serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Dramatic Writing at his alma mater, NYU. Listen on (conversation begins at 30:32) as Andrew and Lucas discuss the playwright's process, his inspirations, and why he doesn't make a point to see his plays performed. Read The Chautauquan Daily's recap of Lucas' Amphitheater conversation here: http://chqdaily.com…

Emily Morris is Chautauqua's vice president of marketing and communications and chief brand officer. Andrew Borba is Chautauqua Theater Company's artistic director.

]]> Kory Stamper, Lucas Hnath Chautauqua Institution 01:06:18 Lexicographer Kory Stamper and playwright Lucas Hnath join interviewers Emily Morris and Andrew Borba in this packed episode featuring conversations with two presenters who helped shape the opening week of the 2018 Chautauqua Institution season, themed "The Life of the Written Word." Lexicographer Kory Stamper and playwright Lucas Hnath join interviewers Emily Morris and Andrew Borba in this packed episode featuring conversations with two presenters who helped shape the opening week of the 2018 Chautauqua Institution season, themed "The Life of the Written Word." chautauqua institution, literary arts, dictionaries, lexicography, lucas hnath, kory stamper, playwright no full 9 937cc8a7-a4eb-4c22-a5cd-5d6c083b3d96 Tyehimba Jess Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess, author of 2018 Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle selection Olio, joins Atom Atkinson this episode to discuss his life, career and writing process. As part of a week at Chautauqua celebrating "The Life of the Written Word," Jess presented Olio to the Chautauqua Amphitheater audience, taught a master class titled “Show the Receipts: Historical Documentation in Poetic Form” and even heard a performance inspired by his work by the Chautauqua Opera Company.

Jess is an award-winning poet and teacher. Olio, his latest book, has received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and The Midland Society Author’s Award in Poetry. Jess' previous works include African American Pride: Celebrating Our Achievements, Contributions, and Enduring Legacy, and leadbelly, which was published as one of five selections of the 2004 National Poetry Series. His honors include a Whiting Writers’ Award, a Chicago Sun-Times Poetry Award, and a Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Poetry Award. He has taught at the Juilliard School and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and currently serves on the faculty at the College of Staten Island in New York City. Follow him on Twitter at @TyehimbaJess.

Atkinson is a poet and serves as director of literary arts at Chautauqua Institution. Follow them on Twitter at @AtomAtkinson.

]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 22:00:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/112c3f46-05acc809 Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess, author of 2018 Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle selection Olio, joins Atom Atkinson this episode to discuss his life, career and writing process. As part of a week at Chautauqua celebrating "The Life of the Written Word," Jess presented Olio to the Chautauqua Amphitheater audience, taught a master class titled “Show the Receipts: Historical Documentation in Poetic Form” and even heard a performance inspired by his work by the Chautauqua Opera Company.

Jess is an award-winning poet and teacher. Olio, his latest book, has received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and The Midland Society Author’s Award in Poetry. Jess' previous works include African American Pride: Celebrating Our Achievements, Contributions, and Enduring Legacy, and leadbelly, which was published as one of five selections of the 2004 National Poetry Series. His honors include a Whiting Writers’ Award, a Chicago Sun-Times Poetry Award, and a Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Poetry Award. He has taught at the Juilliard School and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and currently serves on the faculty at the College of Staten Island in New York City. Follow him on Twitter at @TyehimbaJess.

Atkinson is a poet and serves as director of literary arts at Chautauqua Institution. Follow them on Twitter at @AtomAtkinson.

]]> Tyehimba Jess Chautauqua Institution 00:29:57 Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess, author of 2018 Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle selection OLIO, joins Atom Atkinson this episode to discuss his life, career and writing process. As part of a week at Chautauqua celebrating "The Life of the Written Word," Jess presented OLIO to the Chautauqua Amphitheater audience, taught a master class titled “Show the Receipts: Historical Documentation in Poetic Form” and even heard a performance inspired by his work by the Chautauqua Opera Company. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess, author of 2018 Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle selection OLIO, joins Atom Atkinson this episode to discuss his life, career and writing process. As part of a week at Chautauqua celebrating "The Life of the Written Word," Jess presented OLIO to the Chautauqua Amphitheater audience, taught a master class titled “Show the Receipts: Historical Documentation in Poetic Form” and even heard a performance inspired by his work by the Chautauqua Opera Company. atom atkinson, chautauqua institution, olio, literary arts, tyehimba jess, poetry no full 8 528fc514-06ab-4e7b-9aa0-a8345f986be1 Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Sullivan, president of the Chautauqua Women's Club, joins the podcast this episode to share her family and personal history at Chautauqua, the CWC's important community work, her thoughts on entering her second season as president, following in the footsteps of Chautauqua giants as Anna Pennybacker and Barbara Vackar — plus a preview of the CWC's well-regarded Saturday lecture series, the Contemporary Issues Forum.

Sullivan has spent more than 35 years working at the intersection of political campaigns and policy issues. A longtime nonprofit leader, she has extensive experience in building philanthropic partnerships; strategic planning, institution building and organizational management; writing, research and editing; and program design and development. Sullivan has helped more than 180 candidates get elected to office, many of them women, ranging from city council seats to the U.S. Senate. She has founded, managed or consulted with more than 65 nonprofit or advocacy organizations.

Visit the Women's Club website at chautauquawomensclub.org.

]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:30:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/19c1ebee-46f62778 Elizabeth Sullivan, president of the Chautauqua Women's Club, joins the podcast this episode to share her family and personal history at Chautauqua, the CWC's important community work, her thoughts on entering her second season as president, following in the footsteps of Chautauqua giants as Anna Pennybacker and Barbara Vackar — plus a preview of the CWC's well-regarded Saturday lecture series, the Contemporary Issues Forum.

Sullivan has spent more than 35 years working at the intersection of political campaigns and policy issues. A longtime nonprofit leader, she has extensive experience in building philanthropic partnerships; strategic planning, institution building and organizational management; writing, research and editing; and program design and development. Sullivan has helped more than 180 candidates get elected to office, many of them women, ranging from city council seats to the U.S. Senate. She has founded, managed or consulted with more than 65 nonprofit or advocacy organizations.

Visit the Women's Club website at chautauquawomensclub.org.

]]> Elizabeth Sullivan Chautauqua Institution 00:33:49 Elizabeth Sullivan, president of the Chautauqua Women's Club, joins the podcast this episode to share her family and personal history at Chautauqua, the CWC's important community work and her thoughts on following in the footsteps of Chautauqua giants as Anna Pennybacker and Barbara Vackar, plus a preview of the CWC's well-regarded Saturday lecture series, the Contemporary Issues Forum. Elizabeth Sullivan, president of the Chautauqua Women's Club, joins the podcast this episode to share her family and personal history at Chautauqua, the CWC's important community work and her thoughts on following in the footsteps of Chautauqua giants as Anna Pennybacker and Barbara Vackar, plus a preview of the CWC's well-regarded Saturday lecture series, the Contemporary Issues Forum. no full 7 17f7240e-2406-4453-ac40-293600405467 Dave Griffith Dave Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his extensive background as a writer and teacher, what he's looking forward to in his first season at Chautauqua, plus a preview of 2018 programming in his areas of responsibility, including the literary arts, continuing-education and youth programming. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 programs at chq.org/2018.

Griffith is a writer and educator who before Chautauqua served as director of creative writing at Interlochen Center for the Arts. At Interlochen, Griffith is credited with dramatically reinventing the creative writing program, comprising a pre-professional arts boarding school and a summer arts camp for young people. Prior to his work at Interlochen, Griffith was an assistant professor of English at Sweet Briar College for six years, among other university posts, and director of creative writing at the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. He is the author of the acclaimed book A Good War is Hard to Find: The Art of Violence in America, which received critical acclaim from, among others, The New York Times Book Review. He is completing his second book, Pyramid Scheme: Making Art and Being Broke in America. Follow him on Twitter at @poorerthandead.

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:05:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/be543e21-35ecd4b5 Dave Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his extensive background as a writer and teacher, what he's looking forward to in his first season at Chautauqua, plus a preview of 2018 programming in his areas of responsibility, including the literary arts, continuing-education and youth programming. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 programs at chq.org/2018.

Griffith is a writer and educator who before Chautauqua served as director of creative writing at Interlochen Center for the Arts. At Interlochen, Griffith is credited with dramatically reinventing the creative writing program, comprising a pre-professional arts boarding school and a summer arts camp for young people. Prior to his work at Interlochen, Griffith was an assistant professor of English at Sweet Briar College for six years, among other university posts, and director of creative writing at the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. He is the author of the acclaimed book A Good War is Hard to Find: The Art of Violence in America, which received critical acclaim from, among others, The New York Times Book Review. He is completing his second book, Pyramid Scheme: Making Art and Being Broke in America. Follow him on Twitter at @poorerthandead.

]]> Dave Griffith Chautauqua Institution 01:02:18 Dave Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his extensive background as a writer and teacher, what he's looking forward to in his first season at Chautauqua, plus a preview of 2018 programming in his areas of responsibility, including the literary arts, continuing-education and youth programming. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 programs at chq.org/2018. Dave Griffith, vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his extensive background as a writer and teacher, what he's looking forward to in his first season at Chautauqua, plus a preview of 2018 programming in his areas of responsibility, including the literary arts, continuing-education and youth programming. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 programs at chq.org/2018. youth, history, literary arts, higher education, literature, chautauqua institution, higher ed, education, teaching no full 6 c18d4b44-d1a2-4afd-88f0-bc1401ce2938 Matt Ewalt Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua Institution chief of staff, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his work in overseeing Chautauqua's signature and historic 10:45 a.m. weekday Amphitheater lecture platform — the process of selecting themes and presenters, considerations of balance and representation, and a fulsome preview of each of the 2018 season's weekly themes. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 themes and lecturers at chq.org/2018.

Ewalt has served in several roles at Chautauqua since joining the Institution staff in 2006. For seven seasons he was the 16th editor of The Chautauquan Daily, the Institution's official seasonal newspaper, before becoming associate director of education and youth services. In 2017 he was appointed as chief of staff by President Michael E. Hill, tasked with the primary responsibility for Chautauqua's Amp lecture program. Before Chautauqua, Ewalt was a reporter for the Times Observer in Warren, Pennsylvania. Follow him on Twitter at @mjewalt.

]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/ced42643-8ed90afc Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua Institution chief of staff, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his work in overseeing Chautauqua's signature and historic 10:45 a.m. weekday Amphitheater lecture platform — the process of selecting themes and presenters, considerations of balance and representation, and a fulsome preview of each of the 2018 season's weekly themes. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 themes and lecturers at chq.org/2018.

Ewalt has served in several roles at Chautauqua since joining the Institution staff in 2006. For seven seasons he was the 16th editor of The Chautauquan Daily, the Institution's official seasonal newspaper, before becoming associate director of education and youth services. In 2017 he was appointed as chief of staff by President Michael E. Hill, tasked with the primary responsibility for Chautauqua's Amp lecture program. Before Chautauqua, Ewalt was a reporter for the Times Observer in Warren, Pennsylvania. Follow him on Twitter at @mjewalt.

]]> Matt Ewalt Chautauqua Institution 00:57:42 Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua Institution chief of staff, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his work in overseeing Chautauqua's signature and historic 10:45 a.m. weekday Amphitheater lecture platform — the process of selecting themes and presenters, considerations of balance and representation, and a fulsome preview of each of the 2018 season's weekly themes. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 themes and lecturers at chq.org/2018. Matt Ewalt, Chautauqua Institution chief of staff, joins the podcast this episode to speak on his work in overseeing Chautauqua's signature and historic 10:45 a.m. weekday Amphitheater lecture platform — the process of selecting themes and presenters, considerations of balance and representation, and a fulsome preview of each of the 2018 season's weekly themes. See a full and up-to-date schedule of all 2018 themes and lecturers at chq.org/2018. lectures, literary arts, chautauqua, current events, culture, chautauqua institution, arts, social justice, politics, film, matt ewalt, news no full 5 95a899df-a80d-4173-9196-1ceb89697248 Michael Feinstein Celebrated musician, composer, arranger, singer and pianist Michael Feinstein joins guest interviewer Brian Sheridan this episode to discuss his life and work as an ambassador for the Great American Songbook, along with Feinstein's upcoming appearance with Pink Martini's Storm Large on Friday, July 13, 2018, in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Click here for tickets to the show.

Over three decades, Feinstein has built a dazzling career bringing the music of the Great American Songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy-nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe — in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as the White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House — his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time. Follow him on Twitter at @MichaelFeinstei and Facebook at @MichaelFeinsteinOfficial.

Sheridan is a lecturer and the director for Hurst TV. His extensive career in broadcast journalism provides the department years of valuable experience and knowledge. He has worked as a producer, reporter and anchor before returning to his alma mater, Mercyhurst, to teach.

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:15:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/14a9e9ba-ae774233 Celebrated musician, composer, arranger, singer and pianist Michael Feinstein joins guest interviewer Brian Sheridan this episode to discuss his life and work as an ambassador for the Great American Songbook, along with Feinstein's upcoming appearance with Pink Martini's Storm Large on Friday, July 13, 2018, in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Click here for tickets to the show.

Over three decades, Feinstein has built a dazzling career bringing the music of the Great American Songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy-nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe — in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as the White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House — his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time. Follow him on Twitter at @MichaelFeinstei and Facebook at @MichaelFeinsteinOfficial.

Sheridan is a lecturer and the director for Hurst TV. His extensive career in broadcast journalism provides the department years of valuable experience and knowledge. He has worked as a producer, reporter and anchor before returning to his alma mater, Mercyhurst, to teach.

]]> Michael Feinstein Chautauqua Institution 00:24:41 Celebrated musician, composer, arranger, singer and pianist Michael Feinstein joins guest interviewer Brian Sheridan this episode to discuss his life and work in music, along with Feinstein's upcoming appearance with Pink Martini's Storm Large on Friday, July 13, 2018, in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Celebrated musician, composer, arranger, singer and pianist Michael Feinstein joins guest interviewer Brian Sheridan this episode to discuss his life and work in music, along with Feinstein's upcoming appearance with Pink Martini's Storm Large on Friday, July 13, 2018, in the Chautauqua Amphitheater. great american songbook, michael feinstein, brian sheridan, storm large no full 4 71524813-d302-43e0-b22b-c99c560557b8 Deborah Sunya Moore Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share her unique path to Chautauqua — she first came as a guest artist in 1996 — and her department's important work in arts-integrated education in the local region, plus a preview of 2018 Chautauqua programming in opera, theater, visual arts, dance, orchestral and chamber music, and popular entertainment.

Moore is a percussionist and arts educator with a long history as an advocate of performing arts programs for youth and persons with disabilities. In addition to her appointment at Chautauqua, she is a National Workshop Leader for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Previously, Moore held the positions of arts education and community engagement specialist and associate professor of percussion at the University of Trinidad and Tobago; director of education and community engagement for the Louisville Orchestra; and artistic director and percussionist of Tales & Scales, a nationally touring instrumental quartet for youth. Follow her on Facebook at @deborahsunyamoorechq.

]]> Sat, 9 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/6de24800-60914325 Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share her unique path to Chautauqua — she first came as a guest artist in 1996 — and her department's important work in arts-integrated education in the local region, plus a preview of 2018 Chautauqua programming in opera, theater, visual arts, dance, orchestral and chamber music, and popular entertainment.

Moore is a percussionist and arts educator with a long history as an advocate of performing arts programs for youth and persons with disabilities. In addition to her appointment at Chautauqua, she is a National Workshop Leader for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Previously, Moore held the positions of arts education and community engagement specialist and associate professor of percussion at the University of Trinidad and Tobago; director of education and community engagement for the Louisville Orchestra; and artistic director and percussionist of Tales & Scales, a nationally touring instrumental quartet for youth. Follow her on Facebook at @deborahsunyamoorechq.

]]> Deborah Sunya Moore Chautauqua Institution 01:17:14 Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share her unique path to Chautauqua — she first came as a guest artist in 1996 — and her department's important work in arts-integrated education in our region, plus a preview of 2018 Chautauqua programming in opera, theater, visual arts, dance, orchestral and chamber music, and popular entertainment. Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share her unique path to Chautauqua — she first came as a guest artist in 1996 — and her department's important work in arts-integrated education in our region, plus a preview of 2018 Chautauqua programming in opera, theater, visual arts, dance, orchestral and chamber music, and popular entertainment. theater, chautauqua institution, deborah sunya moore, entertainment, chamber music, dance, culture, chautauqua, arts, symphony, opera no full 3 21f8702f-6d7a-4afd-9ba6-f51261c22695 Bishop Gene Robinson The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, vice president of religion and senior pastor at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share his remarkable faith journey — including his path to being the first openly gay man to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christendom — and a preview of the Department of Religion's 2018 programs and initiatives in interfaith engagement.

Robinson is the former Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, and currently serves as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and Auburn Seminary. He is known as an activist in the area of full civil/human rights for the LGBT community, in the U.S. and abroad. Follow him on Twitter at @BishopGRobinson.

For more on Chautauqua's 2018 season, visit chq.org/2018.

]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2018 19:45:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/2feff922-1e71b519 The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, vice president of religion and senior pastor at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share his remarkable faith journey — including his path to being the first openly gay man to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christendom — and a preview of the Department of Religion's 2018 programs and initiatives in interfaith engagement.

Robinson is the former Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, and currently serves as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and Auburn Seminary. He is known as an activist in the area of full civil/human rights for the LGBT community, in the U.S. and abroad. Follow him on Twitter at @BishopGRobinson.

For more on Chautauqua's 2018 season, visit chq.org/2018.

]]> Bishop Gene Robinson Chautauqua Institution 01:02:35 The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, vice president of religion and senior pastor at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share his remarkable faith journey — including his path to being the first openly gay man to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christendom — and a preview of the Department of Religion's 2018 programs and initiatives in interfaith engagement. The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, vice president of religion and senior pastor at Chautauqua Institution, joins the podcast this episode to share his remarkable faith journey — including his path to being the first openly gay man to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christendom — and a preview of the Department of Religion's 2018 programs and initiatives in interfaith engagement. abrahamic, chautauqua, interfaith, religion, gene robinson, lectures, culture, chautauqua institution, dialogue no full 2 02e91720-d9dc-45c9-8406-67e72bdecc5b Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill joins the podcast this episode to share his path to Chautauqua, new and strategic initiatives for the Institution, and a preview of his most-anticipated 2018 season moments.

Hill is entering his second season as Chautauqua's president, having previously served in senior leadership positions at several Washington, D.C., non-profit arts and cultural organizations. He originally found his way to Chautauqua Institution as a copy editing intern with The Chautauquan Daily in 1996.

For more on Chautauqua's 2018 season, visit chq.org/2018.

]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0000 jsteves@chq.org (Chautauqua Institution) https://chq.simplecast.com/episodes/a92fd6ce-a92fd6ce Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill joins the podcast this episode to share his path to Chautauqua, new and strategic initiatives for the Institution, and a preview of his most-anticipated 2018 season moments.

Hill is entering his second season as Chautauqua's president, having previously served in senior leadership positions at several Washington, D.C., non-profit arts and cultural organizations. He originally found his way to Chautauqua Institution as a copy editing intern with The Chautauquan Daily in 1996.

For more on Chautauqua's 2018 season, visit chq.org/2018.

]]> Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill Chautauqua Institution 01:01:24 Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill joins the podcast this episode to share his path to Chautauqua, new and strategic initiatives for the Institution, and a preview of his most-anticipated 2018 season moments. Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill joins the podcast this episode to share his path to Chautauqua, new and strategic initiatives for the Institution, and a preview of his most-anticipated 2018 season moments. lectures, michael hill, chautauqua, arts, culture, chautauqua institution no full 1