From FDR’s fireside chats to today’s Twitter feeds, media has always been an essential component of political strategy and communication. Recent changes in the way Americans get their news, including the rising influence of social media, has dr

Peter Mendelsund

May 14th, 2019 32m 23s

What do we "see" in our minds when we read a book? How can you capture the essence of a novel in an image? Perhaps no one has given these questions more thought than Peter Mendelsund, who has designed some of the most iconic books covers of o

Victoria Arbiter

Apr 20th, 2019 20m 39s

Have you ever been drawn in by a headline about a celebrity? Do you know more about the personal lives of the royal family than you care to admit? Does our media and social media environment create the illusion that celebrities are our friend

John Palfrey

Mar 2nd, 2019 24m 24s

Can a campus that values free speech, opposing points of view and vigorous debate simultaneously provide a safe environment for each of its members? Are the values of tolerance and safety necessarily in conflict with the value of hearing a wid

Regina Scully

Feb 23rd, 2019 38m 9s

Films are storytelling brought to life. Documentaries tell the stories of people whose stories need to be heard. Regina Scully is an award-winning documentary film producer who is trying to change minds and hearts through storytelling. Wheth