Anne-Marie Slaughter

In Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, the president and CEO of New America presents her vision for what true equality between men and women really means, and how we can get there.

Cécile McLorin Salvant – Early Show

Singing in English, French, and Spanish, Cécile McLorin Salvant enchants her audiences with fresh and dramatic interpretations of standards and lesser-known gems from the early days of jazz and blues.

Cécile McLorin Salvant – Late Show

Singing in English, French, and Spanish, Cécile McLorin Salvant enchants her audiences with fresh and dramatic interpretations of standards and lesser-known gems from the early days of jazz and blues.

Ben Bernanke

In Conversation with Judy Woodruff

The Courage to Act recounts and explains the worst financial crisis and economic slump in America since the Great Depression, providing an insider’s account of the policy response.

Man’s Attempt at Thoughtfulness: How to be Good

How do you gauge if you are the kind of ethical and moral man you aspire to be? And if you feel like you’re falling short, what do you do to fix it? Rabbi Scott brings a group of men together to attempt some thoughtfulness about what it takes to be good.

Individual World Poetry Slam Finals

The Individual World Poetry Slam Finals is the culmination of a four-day poetry slam festival created by Poetry Slam Incorporated, giving poets an opportunity to compete on an individual basis.

Ta-Nehisi Coates

In Conversation with James Bennet

Between the World and Me is a heartfelt meditation on identity, racism, and the American Dream.

“Fall”ing for Beer: A Seasonal Beer Tasting

This pumpkin and seasonal beer-tasting features some of the area’s best local breweries.

CANCELED: Women Take Center Stage

For women in their 20s and 30s

During the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, see the world premiere production of Salomé, which investigates the silenced women of history and the power of women over their own bodies. Interactive pre-show discussion followed by the play at 8:00 pm.

Elvis Costello

In Conversation with Dan Kois

Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink describes how Costello’s career has somehow endured for almost four decades through a combination of dumb luck and animal cunning, even managing the occasional absurd episode of pop stardom.