Journalism in the Time of COVID-19
With Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg and Rabbi Shira Stutman
What does it take to operate a virtual newsroom? In a conversation with Rabbi Shira Stutman, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, unpacks what it means to run a media company right now—pulling back the curtain on what it takes, the stakes, and what has changed about media since the world turned upside down.
- Date:
- May 6, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Free via Facebook. RSVPs appreciated. Download a user’s guide to Facebook Live here.
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- Authors & Talks
CANCELED: Tori Amos
In Conversation with Hanna Rosin
Resistance: A Songwriter’s Story of Hope, Change, and Courage shares how the multiplatinum singer-songwriter has managed to create meaningful, politically resonant work against patriarchal power structures across her career.
VIRTUAL: John Moe
With Sean Doolittle and Linda Holmes
In The Hilarious World of Depression, the host of the hit podcast of the same name brings depression’s universal themes to light, including struggles with identity, the challenges of work-life balance, and the lack of understanding of symptoms through his own personal story as well as insights from interviews with comics, musicians, and public figures who are among the millions who have experienced the disease.
- Date:
- May 14, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 ticket + 1 signed book: $32
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- Authors & Talks
VIRTUAL: Symone Sanders
In Conversation with Anna Palmer
In her rousing call to leadership, No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America, the senior advisor for former Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign rallies the young and the young at heart to find their authentic voice and use it to both fight ideological battles more effectively and to resist those who try to silence them.
- Date:
- May 19, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 ticket + 1 signed book: $30
Free: For those with financial need
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- Authors & Talks
VIRTUAL: Dr. Vivek Murthy, 19th Surgeon General of the U.S.
Loneliness, Young Professionals, and Communities of Faith
In Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, the former Surgeon General of the U. S. illustrates the importance of human connection, the hidden impact of loneliness on our health, and the social power of community. Dr. Murthy will speak with Rabbi Aaron about loneliness among those in their 20s and 30s and the role of communal and faith institutions in combatting this public health issue during this global crisis and beyond.
- Date:
- May 26, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 ticket + 1 signed book: $32
Free: For those with financial need
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- Authors & Talks
VIRTUAL: Stacey Abrams
In Conversation with Errin Haines
Abrams, who ran as the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia in 2018, offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower citizens, and take back our country in Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack and offers concrete solutions and inspiration to stand up for who we are—now.
- Date:
- Jun 10, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 ticket + 1 signed book: $33A link to access the program will be sent 2 hours before it begins.
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- Authors & Talks
VIRTUAL: John Dickerson
In Conversation with Susan Page
In The Hardest Job in the World, the “60 Minutes” correspondent asserts that the American presidency has become an almost impossible job. Drawing on historical research and interviews, he writes about presidents in history and contemporary times to show why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they are in office.
- Date:
- Jun 16, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 free ticket + 1 signed book: $35
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- Authors & Talks
VIRTUAL: David Litt
In Conversation with Ilana Glazer
In Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think, the former White House speechwriter combines first-person reporting with deep dives into history and political science to lay out a blueprint of achievable solutions for restoring a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
- Date:
- Jun 17, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $10
1 free ticket + 1 signed book: $34
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- Authors & Talks
Six Picks: Iconic Jewish Cultural Moments
With Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira Stutman, Moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway
“The West Wing” star Joshua Malina and Rabbi Shira share their all-time Jewish cultural moments in a conversation moderated by Hrishikesh Hirway, host of the podcasts “Song Exploder” and “The West Wing Weekly.”
- Date:
- Jun 24, 2020 • 8:00 pm ET
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Free. Donations suggested and appreciated.
Program begins at 5:00 pm PST/8:00 pm EST.
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- Authors & Talks
Lisa Taddeo: Women and the Future of Sex
In Conversation with Jennifer Weiner
To celebrate the paperback release of her #1 New York Times bestselling book Three Women, author and journalist Lisa Taddeo discusses the book’s impact on how we talk about female sexual desire one year later, updates on the women whose stories were featured, and how the global pandemic is impacting the sex lives of women.
- Date:
- Jul 8, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
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Ticket: $6
1 free ticket + 1 signed THREE WOMEN book: $22
1 free ticket + 1 BIG SUMMER book: $33
Free: for those with financial need
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- Authors & Talks
