A Conversation with Senator John Kennedy | Moderated by: Walter Isaacson
A Conversation with Senator John Kennedy, moderated by Walter Isaacson.
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The Power of Reading: A Conversation with Lauren Sánchez Bezos | Moderated by: Lucy Bustamante
Lauren Sánchez Bezos didn’t always love reading. As a child with undiagnosed dyslexia, books felt like the enemy. Now she’s writing them for every kid who’s ever felt behind, invisible, or just different. Lauren joins Lucy Bustamante for an honest conversation about learning differences, why reading together might be the most powerful thing a parent can do, and how a tiny fly named Flynn ended up under the sea.
Kin: A New Novel by Tayari Jones | Moderated by: Imani Perry
Tayari Jones discusses her new novel, Kin, in a conversation with Imani Perry. They explore family, identity, and the choices that shape our lives, offering insight into Jones’s storytelling and the themes that define her latest novel about mothers and daughters, friendship and sisterhood, and the complexities of being a woman in the American South.
The Atlantic Across America Series with Mayor Helena Moreno | Moderated by: Evan Smith
As part of The Atlantic’s nationwide Atlantic Across America tour, this conversation brings a national dialogue to a local stage. Traveling to all 50 states, the series explores the most urgent and distinctly American questions in the communities where they are unfolding. In New Orleans, Mayor Helena Moreno joins Evan Smith to discuss how national challenges take shape at the city level, from civic trust and economic opportunity to infrastructure, culture, and the responsibilities of local leadership.
The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors & SpaceX | Jon McNeill | Moderated by: Scott Wolfe Jr.
Jon McNeill, former executive at Tesla, brings insider insight into the strategies and principles that drove hypergrowth at some of the world’s most innovative companies. In conversation with Scott Wolfe Jr., McNeill explores the “hypergrowth formula” behind Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX, sharing lessons on leadership, scaling teams, and fostering innovation. Their discussion offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how vision, execution, and culture intersect to create industry-changing success.
NEW New Orleans Cuisine: Then & Now | Emeril Lagasse + E.J. Lagasse | Moderated by: Ian McNulty
Few names are more synonymous with New Orleans cuisine than Emeril Lagasse — and now, alongside his son E.J., the conversation turns toward what comes next. In this dynamic discussion, the Lagasses explore how the city’s culinary traditions have evolved across generations, from classic Creole and Cajun foundations to today’s more global, ingredient-driven approach. Reflecting on legacy, mentorship, and innovation, they’ll consider how chefs honor the past while shaping the future — and what “New New Orleans cuisine” means right now.
Making Jazz Fest: The Soul of New Orleans | Quint Davis | Moderated by: Mitch Landrieu
For more than five decades, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has helped define the sound, spirit and soul of the city. In this conversation with former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, producer and co-founder Quint Davis reflects on building Jazz Fest from a local celebration into a world-renowned cultural institution while keeping its heart rooted firmly in New Orleans.
Together, they explore the festival’s origins, its evolution through triumph and tragedy, and its lasting impact on music, culture and community. From unforgettable performances to the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped its legacy, this conversation offers an inside look at how Jazz Fest became more than a festival—it became a living expression of New Orleans itself.
Inventing Connection: Trust, Access & the Future of the Internet | Sir Tim Berners-Lee + Lady Rosemary Leith Berners-Lee | Moderated by: Nicholas Mattei
Sir Tim Berners-Lee joins Lady Rosemary Berners-Lee to discuss the life experiences, collaborations, and values that informed the invention of the World Wide Web, as told in his latest book. Moderated by Nicholas Mattei, the conversation looks at the social architecture of the internet—trust, openness, access, and governance—and asks how those ideals can be sustained amid rapid technological and political change.
A Conversation with Anne Applebaum | Moderated by: Max Boot
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum for a compelling discussion on Autocracy, Inc., her latest book exposing the global network of modern dictators. From Russia to China, she reveals how autocrats collaborate to undermine democracy—and what we can do to fight back. Don’t miss this urgent and eye-opening conversation on the future of freedom.
