Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to speak on collective histories and memories by Julia Weber on August 25, 2026
Amy Bruton Bluemel to highlight human connection through shared ancient stories by Lily Reslink on August 25, 2026
Lara Downes and John McWhorter discuss history of American music through songs of joy by Rocco Prioletti on August 25, 2026
Lara Downes and John McWhorter to discuss American optimism through music by Rocco Prioletti on August 24, 2026
Priya Parker discusses art of and approach to gathering, role in culture by Nora Smith on August 24, 2026
Homeboy Jose Arellano returns to Chautauqua as ‘hope in the flesh’ by Lily Reslink on August 24, 2026
Rev. Christopher Leighton discusses healing and wounding effect of religious humor by Kelly Powell on August 1, 2017
From Today’s Lecturer: Sophie Scott addresses the science behind laughter by Sophie Scott on August 1, 2017
Comedian David Steinberg to discuss political satire and comedy’s inner workings with Kelly Carlin by Josh Svetz on July 31, 2017
Rabbi Bob Alper and Rev. Susan Sparks to share how comedy bridges their faiths by Delaney Van Wey on July 31, 2017
Lewis Black navigates politics, prayer and profanity through comedy by Brian Contreras on July 31, 2017
Lewis Black opens week with examination of comics’ role in society by Brian Contreras on July 30, 2017
Rev. Christopher Leighton to begin Week Six with discussion of humor’s challenges by Delaney Van Wey on July 30, 2017
A beacon in the dark: Ted Olson explains why a stable Supreme Court is so vital by Brian Contreras on July 28, 2017
Rev. Jacqui Lewis explains ‘morally courageous’ leadership in still-segregated America by Kelly Powell on July 28, 2017
Ted Olson to discuss the Supreme Court’s role in protecting democracy and civil discourse by Hailey Gavin on July 27, 2017
Akhil Reed Amar tracks turbulent stages of Supreme Court history and explains why 2017 isn’t one by Brian Contreras on July 27, 2017
Rev. Gene Robinson discusses extrinsic, intrinsic dignity in relation to the Supreme Court by Kelly Powell on July 27, 2017
From Today’s Lecturer: The Supreme Court, past, present, future by Theodore B. Olson on July 27, 2017
