Cat Bohannon takes the stage in conversation with Anneliese Singh to explore how women's biology and experiences have shaped not just our species but the entire trajectory of life on Earth, revealing the untold history of Eve's influence on evolution.

Throughout her career, Valerie Jarrett has been a leading voice in public service, business and civic engagement. Now, as a key advocate for pluralism, she continues to work toward a society where diverse perspectives are valued and embraced. This discussion will explore how her personal and professional experiences inform her current efforts to foster civic engagement and strengthen democratic institutions. This inspiring conversation will focus on leadership, resilience and the power of finding—and using—one's voice to drive meaningful change.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, music became both a refuge and a rallying cry for New Orleans. Renowned musicians Chris Thomas King and Dr. Michael White join journalist and filmmaker Jason Berry to explore how the city's musical traditions endured, evolved, and helped shape its recovery. Drawing from Berry's City of a Million Dreams, this conversation examines the power of music in times of crisis and the lasting impact of the storm on the city's sound.

Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun will be in conversation with Dr. Kara Oldige about the making of their newest catalogue and the intersecting interests, challenges, and intricacies of capturing the experience of 20 years post Hurricane Katrina. Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun will discuss their newly released catalogue for the exhibition Memoirs of the Lower Ninth Ward and share best practices for artist driven publications.

A deep dive into the collaborative journey of turning a first draft into a published book. Panelists share their expertise on the delicate dance between writer, editor and agent in developing a book that resonates.

Virginia Hanusik (Into the Quiet and the Light: Water, Life, and Land Loss in South Louisiana) and Boyce Upholt (The Great River: The Making and the Unmaking of the Mississippi), talk with School of Liberal Arts Dean Brian Edwards about coastal landscapes and preservation efforts in South Louisiana.

Author Bernice McFadden sits down with Jacinta Saffold of the Essence Book Project to discuss her evolution as a writer, from her groundbreaking novel Sugar to her latest work, Firstborn Girls. This conversation explores McFadden's storytelling, themes of Black womanhood, and the impact of her work in both fiction and memoir.

Hear from the author, Chelsea Follett, in conversation with Allan Carey, about a diverse group of cities, ranging from ancient Athens to Song-era Hangzhou. The book and conversation will explore some common themes from these extraordinary cities: most cities reach their creative peak during periods of peace; most centers of progress also thrive during times of social, intellectual and economic freedom, as well as openness to intercultural exchange and trade. Learn more about these extraordinary cities, the impact they have had on advancing human progress and the key conditions that allowed for their success.

New Orleans author and journalist Jason Berry talks with Casey Michel (Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World) about a segment of the foreign lobbying industry guiding U.S. policy.

Writer Mike Sacks sits down with Jessi Klein—co-executive producer and head writer for Inside Amy Schumer, producer and co-star of Big Mouth, showrunner and executive producer of I Love That for You, and author of the comedy memoirs You'll Grow Out of It and I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife & Motherhood. Together, they share personal experiences in the world of humor, offering anecdotes and insights into comedy writing across print, television and beyond.