https://salaseries.com/podcast/enSociety & CultureCopyright SALA Serieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b46333441c976cfa99fef2f85c36d82a.jpghttps://salaseries.com/podcast/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:30:11 +0000SALA SeriesSALA Seriesfrank@foxrockpartners.comWelcome to the SALA Series Podcast – bringing together purpose-driven leaders and ideas that matter. Hosted by Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt, SALA celebrates diverse voices and highlights a commitment to community and individuals who are driving...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stu-jackson-leadership-transformation-and-the-future-of-college-basketball--72492074
In this episode, Jackson reflects on the transformation of college basketball during a period defined by conference realignment, NIL, the transfer portal, and the changing structure of amateur athletics. Drawing on experience leading teams, front offices, and major basketball institutions, he discusses what it takes to build winning cultures, navigate uncertainty, and balance tradition with innovation in a rapidly evolving sports landscape.

The conversation explores leadership, talent development, competitive integrity, and the growing intersection of college sports with media, business, and professional development — offering a unique perspective from someone who has helped shape the game at every level.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72492074Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:20:02 +0000SALA SeriesStu Jackson has spent decades shaping the game of basketball from nearly every level imaginable — first as a college basketball player, then as one of the youngest head coaches in NBA history with the New York Knicks, later helping launch the...
In this episode, Jackson reflects on the transformation of college basketball during a period defined by conference realignment, NIL, the transfer portal, and the changing structure of amateur athletics. Drawing on experience leading teams, front offices, and major basketball institutions, he discusses what it takes to build winning cultures, navigate uncertainty, and balance tradition with innovation in a rapidly evolving sports landscape.

The conversation explores leadership, talent development, competitive integrity, and the growing intersection of college sports with media, business, and professional development — offering a unique perspective from someone who has helped shape the game at every level.]]>3200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marcia-chatelain-history-power-and-the-narratives-that-shape-america--72356621
In this episode, Chatelain reflects on how narratives around economic progress and social mobility are constructed and who gets included in those stories. Drawing on her research, she explores the tension between corporate influence and public responsibility, and how institutions have shaped both the possibilities and limitations experienced across generations. The conversation also examines the role of historians in moments of change, the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths, and why understanding the past is essential to making better decisions in the present.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72356621Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:04 +0000SALA SeriesMarcia Chatelain, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has built her work around uncovering the deeper stories that shape American life. Through acclaimed books like Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black...
In this episode, Chatelain reflects on how narratives around economic progress and social mobility are constructed and who gets included in those stories. Drawing on her research, she explores the tension between corporate influence and public responsibility, and how institutions have shaped both the possibilities and limitations experienced across generations. The conversation also examines the role of historians in moments of change, the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths, and why understanding the past is essential to making better decisions in the present.]]>3271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-peter-journalism-accountability-and-leading-through-change--72198929
The Marshall Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan investigative news organization focused on the U.S. criminal justice system. Through in-depth reporting, data-driven investigations, and partnerships with local and national news outlets, the organization examines issues ranging from policing and prisons to courts, race, and systemic inequities, with the goal of creating transparency, accountability, and public understanding around one of the country’s most consequential - and flawed - institutions.

In this episode, Peter reflects on the evolving role of journalism in a time of institutional distrust, rapid technological change, and growing societal division. She discusses what it means to lead mission-driven reporting at scale, the responsibility of telling difficult stories with integrity, and why accountability journalism remains essential to a functioning democracy. The conversation explores leadership under pressure, the challenge of balancing speed with accuracy, and how the best editors build cultures capable of navigating uncertainty without losing sight of their mission.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72198929Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesJennifer Peter has spent her career leading newsrooms through some of the most consequential moments in modern journalism. From overseeing The Boston Globe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing to now serving as...
The Marshall Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan investigative news organization focused on the U.S. criminal justice system. Through in-depth reporting, data-driven investigations, and partnerships with local and national news outlets, the organization examines issues ranging from policing and prisons to courts, race, and systemic inequities, with the goal of creating transparency, accountability, and public understanding around one of the country’s most consequential - and flawed - institutions.

In this episode, Peter reflects on the evolving role of journalism in a time of institutional distrust, rapid technological change, and growing societal division. She discusses what it means to lead mission-driven reporting at scale, the responsibility of telling difficult stories with integrity, and why accountability journalism remains essential to a functioning democracy. The conversation explores leadership under pressure, the challenge of balancing speed with accuracy, and how the best editors build cultures capable of navigating uncertainty without losing sight of their mission.]]>3971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jen-loving-with-jeff-olivet-what-actually-works-in-solving-homelessness-at-scale--72096742
In this episode, Loving reflects on the real drivers of homelessness and the persistent gap between public perception and lived reality. She discusses why “Housing First” has become a foundational approach, how public-private partnerships can unlock meaningful progress, and what cities often get wrong when trying to address the crisis. Drawing on her work in Silicon Valley, she offers a pragmatic view of what systems-level change looks like in practice and where measurable progress is being made.

Together, Olivet and Loving explore the challenges of leading in a space where success is often slow, complex, and difficult to measure. The conversation examines how leaders build trust across sectors, sustain momentum despite setbacks, and remain focused on sustainable solutions in one of the country’s most urgent public policy challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72096742Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:03 +0000SALA SeriesJen Loving, CEO of Destination: Home and one of the nation’s leading voices on homelessness systems change, joins host Jeff Olivet — nationally recognized homelessness policy expert, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on...
In this episode, Loving reflects on the real drivers of homelessness and the persistent gap between public perception and lived reality. She discusses why “Housing First” has become a foundational approach, how public-private partnerships can unlock meaningful progress, and what cities often get wrong when trying to address the crisis. Drawing on her work in Silicon Valley, she offers a pragmatic view of what systems-level change looks like in practice and where measurable progress is being made.

Together, Olivet and Loving explore the challenges of leading in a space where success is often slow, complex, and difficult to measure. The conversation examines how leaders build trust across sectors, sustain momentum despite setbacks, and remain focused on sustainable solutions in one of the country’s most urgent public policy challenges.]]>2089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eddie-glaude-america-at-250-and-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves--71999317
Known for his intellectual rigor and unflinching honesty, Glaude explores the enduring tension between freedom, democracy, and race that has shaped the nation from its founding to today. Drawing from works including Begin Again, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, and his forthcoming book America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, he examines how national celebrations often expose deeper battles over identity, belonging, and power.

In this episode, Glaude reflects on leadership in an era of polarization, the responsibility of confronting history honestly, and whether America can move forward without reckoning with the myths that continue to shadow its past. A timely conversation about memory, truth, and the unfinished American story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71999317Thu, 14 May 2026 09:33:53 +0000SALA SeriesAs America approaches its 250th anniversary, author and scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. asks a deeper question: what stories do we tell ourselves about who we are—and what truths do we leave out? Known for his intellectual rigor and unflinching honesty,...
Known for his intellectual rigor and unflinching honesty, Glaude explores the enduring tension between freedom, democracy, and race that has shaped the nation from its founding to today. Drawing from works including Begin Again, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, and his forthcoming book America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, he examines how national celebrations often expose deeper battles over identity, belonging, and power.

In this episode, Glaude reflects on leadership in an era of polarization, the responsibility of confronting history honestly, and whether America can move forward without reckoning with the myths that continue to shadow its past. A timely conversation about memory, truth, and the unfinished American story.]]>3589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-rabil-building-a-new-professional-sports-league-and-redefining-the-game-of-lacrosse--71916119
As the sport’s first “million-dollar athlete,” Rabil always had a clear vision for building his personal brand and leveraging his success as a standout collegiate and professional player. But his ambitions extended far beyond individual achievement—he set out to transform the entire ecosystem of the game.

In this episode, Rabil reflects on the pivotal decision to step away from an established professional system and build something entirely new. With a bold, forward-looking vision, he co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), a modern, player-first league that prioritizes athlete empowerment while embracing digital innovation, content, and storytelling to connect with the next generation of fans.

As part of this, Rabil and his colleagues are driving the development of a women’s professional lacrosse league, aiming to create equitable opportunities, visibility, and long-term infrastructure for female athletes. This expansion reflects a broader commitment to inclusivity and growing the game across genders, audiences, and global markets.

Operating at the intersection of sport, business, and media, the conversation explores Rabil's evolution from athlete to builder—and what it takes to turn a personal platform into a purpose-driven, lasting legacy that reshapes the future of an entire sport.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71916119Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesWell beyond his extraordinary on-field accomplishments, Paul Rabil has reimagined what the sport of lacrosse can become—and expanded who it’s for. For those familiar with his story, it’s no surprise.  As the sport’s first “million-dollar athlete,”...
As the sport’s first “million-dollar athlete,” Rabil always had a clear vision for building his personal brand and leveraging his success as a standout collegiate and professional player. But his ambitions extended far beyond individual achievement—he set out to transform the entire ecosystem of the game.

In this episode, Rabil reflects on the pivotal decision to step away from an established professional system and build something entirely new. With a bold, forward-looking vision, he co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), a modern, player-first league that prioritizes athlete empowerment while embracing digital innovation, content, and storytelling to connect with the next generation of fans.

As part of this, Rabil and his colleagues are driving the development of a women’s professional lacrosse league, aiming to create equitable opportunities, visibility, and long-term infrastructure for female athletes. This expansion reflects a broader commitment to inclusivity and growing the game across genders, audiences, and global markets.

Operating at the intersection of sport, business, and media, the conversation explores Rabil's evolution from athlete to builder—and what it takes to turn a personal platform into a purpose-driven, lasting legacy that reshapes the future of an entire sport.]]>2704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fidel-vargas-expanding-opportunity-and-leading-with-purpose--71802335
Before returning to HSF, Vargas built a career across finance and public service, including serving as the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city at age 23 and later as a private equity leader. Across each chapter, his focus has remained the same: expanding opportunity for others.

In this episode, Vargas reflects on leading at scale while staying grounded in mission—sharing insights on growth, responsibility, and investing in young leaders. It’s a conversation about purpose-driven leadership and creating pathways that extend far beyond individual success.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71802335Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:18 +0000SALA SeriesFidel Vargas’ story comes full circle. Once a recipient of Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) scholarships at Harvard and Harvard Business School, he now leads the organization as President and CEO—guiding one of the nation’s most impactful institutions...
Before returning to HSF, Vargas built a career across finance and public service, including serving as the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city at age 23 and later as a private equity leader. Across each chapter, his focus has remained the same: expanding opportunity for others.

In this episode, Vargas reflects on leading at scale while staying grounded in mission—sharing insights on growth, responsibility, and investing in young leaders. It’s a conversation about purpose-driven leadership and creating pathways that extend far beyond individual success.]]>4025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmer-fredette-resilience-reinvention-and-team-usa--71401671
In this episode, he reflects on what it takes to evolve when the path doesn’t go as planned. After being selected 10th overall in the NBA Draft, Jimmer faced the challenge of transitioning from a college superstar to a role player at the game’s highest level—an adjustment that tested his identity and resilience. He shares what he learned from those years, how it led him to build a prolific career overseas, and ultimately how he reinvented himself through 3x3 basketball.

Now serving as General Manager for USA Basketball’s 3x3 men’s national team, Jimmer offers a new perspective on leadership, competition, and staying connected to the game at the highest level. This conversation explores how great competitors adapt beyond their peak moments—and what it means to rebuild, redefine success, and earn your place on the world stage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71401671Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:55:12 +0000SALA SeriesJimmer Fredette’s journey has been anything but linear. Lightly recruited out of high school and overlooked by major programs, he went on to become the 2011 Naismith College Player of the Year at BYU—captivating the country as one of the most electric...
In this episode, he reflects on what it takes to evolve when the path doesn’t go as planned. After being selected 10th overall in the NBA Draft, Jimmer faced the challenge of transitioning from a college superstar to a role player at the game’s highest level—an adjustment that tested his identity and resilience. He shares what he learned from those years, how it led him to build a prolific career overseas, and ultimately how he reinvented himself through 3x3 basketball.

Now serving as General Manager for USA Basketball’s 3x3 men’s national team, Jimmer offers a new perspective on leadership, competition, and staying connected to the game at the highest level. This conversation explores how great competitors adapt beyond their peak moments—and what it means to rebuild, redefine success, and earn your place on the world stage.]]>2708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martin-dempsey-building-winning-cultures-leadership-trust-and-team-usa--71203765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71203765Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesAfter serving as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey carried his leadership philosophy into a new arena—one where the stakes are different, but the need for alignment, trust, and performance remains essential.In this...3477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michelle-nunn-leading-with-purpose-and-the-fight-for-global-impact--71075112
In this episode, she shares what it really takes to lead mission-driven organizations at scale while staying anchored in purpose.Michelle reflects on the challenges of mobilizing millions of people, navigating complex humanitarian crises, and making tough decisions in environments where the stakes are deeply human. She offers candid insights on building trust, sustaining teams through uncertainty, and balancing urgency with long-term impact.

At a moment when global needs are rising and institutions face growing scrutiny, this conversation explores how service can be a powerful force for change—and what it means to lead with both conviction and compassion when the path forward isn’t always clear.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71075112Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:07:18 +0000SALA SeriesMichelle Nunn has spent her career building and leading organizations rooted in service—from founding Hands On Atlanta to scaling Points of Light into a global volunteer network, and now as CEO of CARE USA. In this episode, she shares what it really...
In this episode, she shares what it really takes to lead mission-driven organizations at scale while staying anchored in purpose.Michelle reflects on the challenges of mobilizing millions of people, navigating complex humanitarian crises, and making tough decisions in environments where the stakes are deeply human. She offers candid insights on building trust, sustaining teams through uncertainty, and balancing urgency with long-term impact.

At a moment when global needs are rising and institutions face growing scrutiny, this conversation explores how service can be a powerful force for change—and what it means to lead with both conviction and compassion when the path forward isn’t always clear.]]>3358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-tooley-leading-usa-basketball-culture-accountability-and-the-future-of-the-game--70882969Jim Tooley, CEO of USA Basketball, joins the conversation to explore what it means to lead one of the most visible programs in global sport. Drawing on more than three decades with USA Basketball, Tooley reflects on leadership across eras, from Jerry Colangelo to Coach K to Gregg Popovich, and the cultural principles that sustain excellence at the highest level. He discusses building trust and accountability among superstar athletes, coaches, and partners while stewarding an organization that represents the country on the world stage. Jim Tooley is leading the future of the game: the globalization of basketball, youth development, understanding NIL and commercialization, the rise of 3x3 basketball, and how USA Basketball defines success beyond medals. Tooley offers a candid look at leadership, governance, and responsibility in a rapidly changing sports, media and technology landscape.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70882969Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:04 +0000SALA SeriesJim Tooley, CEO of USA Basketball, joins the conversation to explore what it means to lead one of the most visible programs in global sport. Drawing on more than three decades with USA Basketball, Tooley reflects on leadership across eras, from Jerry...Jim Tooley, CEO of USA Basketball, joins the conversation to explore what it means to lead one of the most visible programs in global sport. Drawing on more than three decades with USA Basketball, Tooley reflects on leadership across eras, from Jerry Colangelo to Coach K to Gregg Popovich, and the cultural principles that sustain excellence at the highest level. He discusses building trust and accountability among superstar athletes, coaches, and partners while stewarding an organization that represents the country on the world stage. Jim Tooley is leading the future of the game: the globalization of basketball, youth development, understanding NIL and commercialization, the rise of 3x3 basketball, and how USA Basketball defines success beyond medals. Tooley offers a candid look at leadership, governance, and responsibility in a rapidly changing sports, media and technology landscape.]]>3263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-richard-carmona-leadership-service-and-truth-telling--70496140
Raised in poverty in the Bronx, he brings a deeply personal understanding of the barriers facing underserved communities. Throughout his career—from emergency rooms to the highest levels of government—he has championed health equity, preventive care, and the well-being of under-resourced populations.

From advising presidents to confronting national health crises, Dr. Carmona shares hard-earned lessons on integrity, resilience, and the responsibility leaders carry when lives are at stake. It’s a remarkable conversation about leading with principle, speaking truth in difficult moments, and leaving institutions—and communities—stronger than you found them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70496140Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesDr. Richard Carmona’s life is a blueprint for service: Vietnam combat medic, trauma surgeon, sheriff’s deputy, professor, and ultimately the 17th Surgeon General of the United States—the first Hispanic man to hold the role. In this episode of the SALA...
Raised in poverty in the Bronx, he brings a deeply personal understanding of the barriers facing underserved communities. Throughout his career—from emergency rooms to the highest levels of government—he has championed health equity, preventive care, and the well-being of under-resourced populations.

From advising presidents to confronting national health crises, Dr. Carmona shares hard-earned lessons on integrity, resilience, and the responsibility leaders carry when lives are at stake. It’s a remarkable conversation about leading with principle, speaking truth in difficult moments, and leaving institutions—and communities—stronger than you found them.]]>3817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-karida-brown-lawrence-adjah-race-power-and-belonging-conversations-on-becoming-fully-human--70266622
Dr. Brown draws on decades of scholarship to examine how racial difference is historically constructed, institutionalized, and maintained, while Adjah offers a complementary perspective grounded in faith, leadership, and community-building—shaped by his work at McKinsey & Company, global mental-health initiatives, and founding the Family Dinner Foundation to combat loneliness and social fragmentation.In a provocative and compelling conversation, they explore how power operates across institutions and everyday life, how individuals and communities navigate these systems, and what leadership, connection, and responsibility demand in today’s world.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70266622Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:49:22 +0000SALA SeriesTogether with Lawrence E. Adjah, ordained minister, social entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Karida Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University and author of multiple award-winning works on race has a wide-ranging conversation on the...
Dr. Brown draws on decades of scholarship to examine how racial difference is historically constructed, institutionalized, and maintained, while Adjah offers a complementary perspective grounded in faith, leadership, and community-building—shaped by his work at McKinsey & Company, global mental-health initiatives, and founding the Family Dinner Foundation to combat loneliness and social fragmentation.In a provocative and compelling conversation, they explore how power operates across institutions and everyday life, how individuals and communities navigate these systems, and what leadership, connection, and responsibility demand in today’s world.
]]>2586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-thoughtfully-at-scale-lessons-from-gary-pinkus-on-governance-growth-and-lasting-impact--70030224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70030224Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:04 +0000SALA SeriesIn this episode Gary Pinkus, former Chairman and Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s North America practice, reflects on leadership, governance, and building enduring impact inside complex institutions. Drawing on nearly four decades at...3692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leadership-trust-and-opportunity-a-conversation-with-garry-jenkins-and-marshall-hatch-jr--69677418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69677418Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0000SALA SeriesIn this episode Garry W. Jenkins, President of Bates College, joins Marshall Hatch Jr., Co-Founder and Executive Director of the MAAFA Redemption Project, for a conversation on leadership, institutions, and democratic responsibility. President Jenkins...3387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gordon-laforge-fatherhood-as-a-window-into-modern-life-and-its-discontents--69463053
In this themed series, LaForge explores fatherhood as both personal reckoning and social lens. He reflects on changing ideas of manhood, the quiet loneliness many fathers experience, and the tension between achievement-driven success and lasting fulfillment.

Looking ahead, he examines how boys are coming of age amid technological acceleration, cultural uncertainty, and weakened civic norms—and what fathers model, often unconsciously. Together, these reflections frame fatherhood as a central, under-examined force shaping families, communities, and our collective future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69463053Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0000SALA SeriesBest known for his work on geopolitics, emerging technologies like AI, international institutions, and the future of democracy, Gordon LaForge turns his analytical lens inward—to fatherhood. Becoming a father has prompted deep personal reflection,...
In this themed series, LaForge explores fatherhood as both personal reckoning and social lens. He reflects on changing ideas of manhood, the quiet loneliness many fathers experience, and the tension between achievement-driven success and lasting fulfillment.

Looking ahead, he examines how boys are coming of age amid technological acceleration, cultural uncertainty, and weakened civic norms—and what fathers model, often unconsciously. Together, these reflections frame fatherhood as a central, under-examined force shaping families, communities, and our collective future.]]>4037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rev-dr-kevin-r-johnson-faith-legacy-and-moral-leadership--69361044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69361044Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000SALA SeriesIn this conversation, Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, reflects on the weight and responsibility of leading one of America’s most storied congregations at a moment of national fracture.  Drawing on Abyssinian’s...4087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/braven-and-sfsu-a-bold-partnership-transforming-college-to-career-pathways--69161656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69161656Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:35:08 +0000SALA SeriesTwo visionary leaders in higher education—Aimée Eubanks-Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Braven, and Dr. Lynn Mahoney, President of San Francisco State University—join host Jeff Olivet, Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness,...2173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rabbi-david-wolpe-the-moral-and-spiritual-tests-of-today--69001579
With clarity and compassion, Rabbi Wolpe reflects on the rise of antisemitism following October 7th, the growing polarization across campuses and civic spaces, and how we can confront these fractures directly and thoughtfully.  A celebrated author, public intellectual, and former visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School, he brings a rare combination of wisdom and candor to questions of faith, doubt, resilience, and the stories we tell to make sense of a turbulent world.

Through his lens, we explore what it means to uphold empathy, dignity, and moral clarity—especially when fear and anger dominate public life. He offers practical insights on dialogue, free expression, and the quiet strength found in community.  This is a conversation for anyone searching for orientation in an age of noise, and for those who believe that helping people reach across divides is both possible and necessary.



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69001579Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:40:07 +0000SALA SeriesOne of America’s most respected and influential religious thinkers, David Wolpe is our featured guest in a grounded, timely, and deeply human conversation about the questions of the day. With clarity and compassion, Rabbi Wolpe reflects on the rise...
With clarity and compassion, Rabbi Wolpe reflects on the rise of antisemitism following October 7th, the growing polarization across campuses and civic spaces, and how we can confront these fractures directly and thoughtfully.  A celebrated author, public intellectual, and former visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School, he brings a rare combination of wisdom and candor to questions of faith, doubt, resilience, and the stories we tell to make sense of a turbulent world.

Through his lens, we explore what it means to uphold empathy, dignity, and moral clarity—especially when fear and anger dominate public life. He offers practical insights on dialogue, free expression, and the quiet strength found in community.  This is a conversation for anyone searching for orientation in an age of noise, and for those who believe that helping people reach across divides is both possible and necessary.



]]>3199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-o-connell-francis-hyatt-compassion-continuity-and-the-future-of-homeless-healthcare--68892224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68892224Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:30:08 +0000SALA SeriesDr. Jim O’Connell has spent nearly forty years building Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, a best-of-class, consumer-led model that delivers medical care directly to shelters, soup kitchens, and the streets. His friend and board member...3127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elusive-and-effervescent--68726488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68726488Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:45:07 +0000SALA SeriesThey're back!  And picking up right where they left off - in between laughs, Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt's catch-up on life and the world, including Monica’s major life changes, marriage, Mayor Mamdani and their own fresh takes on the Epstein Files. ...3459truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/education-as-a-moral-endeavor-a-conversation-with-lindsay-whorton-and-ruth-simmons--68667982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68667982Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:45:08 +0000SALA SeriesIn this deeply reflective episode, educators Lindsay Whorton, President of The Holdsworth Center, and Dr. Ruth Simmons, trailblazing university president and author of New York Times bestseller Up Home: One Girl’s Journey, explore what it means to...3254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marlon-marshall-ceo-city-fund-the-future-of-america-s-schools-and-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-our-communities--68455985In this conversation, he reflects on his upbringing in St. Louis, where his mother taught in public schools and his father worked as a custodian—experiences that have shaped his lifelong belief in the transformative power of education. Marshall discusses the urgent need for accountability in our schools, the tensions between policy and practice, and the often fraught politics of curriculum and choice.Ultimately, this episode examines how public education—and those who lead within it—will shape not just the future of learning, but the future of American democracy itself.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68455985Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:20:08 +0000SALA SeriesMarlon Marshall leads The City Fund, a national organization committed to ensuring that every child—no matter their zip code—has access to a high-quality public education. A veteran of the Obama White House and one of today’s most influential voices...In this conversation, he reflects on his upbringing in St. Louis, where his mother taught in public schools and his father worked as a custodian—experiences that have shaped his lifelong belief in the transformative power of education. Marshall discusses the urgent need for accountability in our schools, the tensions between policy and practice, and the often fraught politics of curriculum and choice.Ultimately, this episode examines how public education—and those who lead within it—will shape not just the future of learning, but the future of American democracy itself.]]>3894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-o-brien-general-president-teamsters-labor-leadership-and-the-fight-for-america-s-workers--68260534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68260534Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:07 +0000SALA SeriesSean O’Brien, the fiery and plainspoken President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leads one of the most storied labor unions in the United States—representing more than 1.4 million workers across logistics, transportation, and countless...3260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marshall-hatch-jr-reverend-marshall-hatch-sr-faith-fellowship-and-the-family-legacy-a-conversation-between-father-and-son--68178275
In a remarkable discussion between father and son, the Hatches reflect on ways the spirit of fellowship has shaped their lives and their ministry.  For both, the church has served as a sanctuary and a launchpad for systemic change.  Reverend Hatch Sr., looks back on decades defined largely by struggle and hope while Marshall Jr. shares his vision for carrying the legacy forward and serving the next generation.  Whether discussing Lincoln, the church, or the evolving spirit of the SALA community, listeners are brought into a deeply human conversation about mentorship, belonging, and the redemptive power of faith.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68178275Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:27:57 +0000SALA SeriesFaith, community and a calling.  In leading New Pilgrim Baptist Church on Chicago's west side for over three decades, Reverend Marshall Hatch serves the community from the pulpit.  Meanwhile, his son, Marshall Hatch Jr., also an ordained minister,...
In a remarkable discussion between father and son, the Hatches reflect on ways the spirit of fellowship has shaped their lives and their ministry.  For both, the church has served as a sanctuary and a launchpad for systemic change.  Reverend Hatch Sr., looks back on decades defined largely by struggle and hope while Marshall Jr. shares his vision for carrying the legacy forward and serving the next generation.  Whether discussing Lincoln, the church, or the evolving spirit of the SALA community, listeners are brought into a deeply human conversation about mentorship, belonging, and the redemptive power of faith.
]]>2527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-olivet-dr-howard-k-koh-and-dr-va-lecia-adams-kellum-the-unhoused-health-humanity-and-the-soul-of-a-nation--68085698Homelessness:  A Public Health Crisis 
Recent data shows that every night, in communities large and small across the United States, over 750,000 people experienced homelessness.  Behind every number is a life interrupted, families displaced, people struggling not just to survive, but to reclaim stability, dignity, and hope.  To better understand issues ranging from hands-on outreach to leadership roles shaping national strategy, Jeff Olivet, the former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), hosts a conversation with two of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders on the issue:  Dr. Howard K. Koh, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health and Professor of Public Health Leadership at Harvard, and Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, CEO of Two Elevate and former leader of Los Angeles’s homelessness response. Together, they explore how homelessness and its impacts - and why prevention and compassion must guide national action.  Through research, lived experience, and deep humanity, they reveal what it will take to create a society where everyone has a safe place to call home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68085698Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000SALA SeriesHomelessness:  A Public Health Crisis  Recent data shows that every night, in communities large and small across the United States, over 750,000 people experienced homelessness.  Behind every number is a life interrupted, families displaced, people...Homelessness:  A Public Health Crisis 
Recent data shows that every night, in communities large and small across the United States, over 750,000 people experienced homelessness.  Behind every number is a life interrupted, families displaced, people struggling not just to survive, but to reclaim stability, dignity, and hope.  To better understand issues ranging from hands-on outreach to leadership roles shaping national strategy, Jeff Olivet, the former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), hosts a conversation with two of the foremost practitioners and thought leaders on the issue:  Dr. Howard K. Koh, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health and Professor of Public Health Leadership at Harvard, and Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, CEO of Two Elevate and former leader of Los Angeles’s homelessness response. Together, they explore how homelessness and its impacts - and why prevention and compassion must guide national action.  Through research, lived experience, and deep humanity, they reveal what it will take to create a society where everyone has a safe place to call home.]]>2912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-olivet-imani-perry-race-writing-and-the-stories-that-shape-us--67993111Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative on Health and Homelessness, Jeff Olivet, has worked in homelessness, behavioral health, and public health for more than three decades. On this episode, Olivet sits with Imani Perry, National Book Award–winning author of South to America and Professor of African American Studies and Gender Studies at Harvard University, to reflect on the meaning of home, history, and identity.  They explore their shared southern roots, the grief and memory tied to place, and the moral power of writing to preserve culture and challenge stereotypes.  Spanning music, storytelling, race, and resilience, their conversation chronicles their respective personal journeys while also offering broader context to our nation's on-going struggle between injustice and the pursuit of freedom.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67993111Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000SALA SeriesCurrently, Senior Advisor to the https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/health-and-homelessness/, Jeff Olivet, has worked in homelessness, behavioral health, and public health for more than three decades. On this episode, Olivet sits with Imani Perry,...Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative on Health and Homelessness, Jeff Olivet, has worked in homelessness, behavioral health, and public health for more than three decades. On this episode, Olivet sits with Imani Perry, National Book Award–winning author of South to America and Professor of African American Studies and Gender Studies at Harvard University, to reflect on the meaning of home, history, and identity.  They explore their shared southern roots, the grief and memory tied to place, and the moral power of writing to preserve culture and challenge stereotypes.  Spanning music, storytelling, race, and resilience, their conversation chronicles their respective personal journeys while also offering broader context to our nation's on-going struggle between injustice and the pursuit of freedom.]]>2601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basil-smikle-jr-power-politics-and-building-an-inclusive-democracy--67902991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67902991Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:45:07 +0000SALA SeriesAs a former candidate for U.S. Senate (Ohio) and founder of the non-profit Columbus Stand Up, our friend and SALA member Morgan Harper knows a thing or two about politics, nonprofits and building an inclusive democracy.  During this session, Harper...3404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-matt-biel-dr-harold-koplewicz-rewriting-the-script-on-mental-health--67815903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67815903Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:18 +0000SALA SeriesHost and faculty member at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Mori Taheripour brings together two extraordinary leaders in mental health:  Dr. Matt Biel, Director of the Thrive Center at Georgetown University, where he is Professor...4494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/willie-green-leading-with-heart-coaching-with-purpose--67729143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67729143Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:45:08 +0000SALA SeriesWith five years at the helm of the New Orleans Pelicans and a twelve-year playing career in the league, Willie Green talks about how his leadership style has evolved and the prioritized elements of his approach - notably a combination of empathy,...2884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trymaine-lee-power-justice-and-the-american-reckoning--67625861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67625861Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:45:08 +0000SALA SeriesPulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Trymaine Lee joins the SALA Series for a powerful conversation about truth-telling, justice, and the enduring weight of history.  From the front lines of Hurricane Katrina to the streets of Ferguson,...4737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-global-threats-a-conversation-with-peter-bergen-cnn-s-national-security-analyst--66616802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66616802Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:20:08 +0000SALA SeriesWhen it comes to understanding terrorism, intelligence, and the ever-evolving global security landscape, few voices carry more authority than Peter Bergen. As CNN’s national security analyst, author of multiple definitive books on Osama bin Laden and...3395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juju-chang-byron-pitts-award-winning-journalists-co-anchors-and-friends--66320747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66320747Thu, 29 May 2025 09:45:08 +0000SALA SeriesEmmy Award-winning journalists Juju Chang and Byron Pitts join the SALA Series to discuss the vital role of storytelling in American life.  As co-hosts of ABC News' Nightline, Juju Chang, a 30-year veteran of broadcast journalism and Byron Pitts,...3558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marcia-chatelain-history-power-current-realities-and-opportunities--64873540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64873540Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:30:07 +0000SALA SeriesMarcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the nation's foremost experts on the intersections of race, capitalism, and social change. From her work on the civil rights...5255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-bruni-media-politics-america-s-age-of-grievance--64232322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64232322Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:10:16 +0000SALA SeriesFrank Bruni, a longtime New York Times journalist, bestselling author, and Duke University professor, has spent decades analyzing the forces shaping American politics, media, and culture. From his work as a White House correspondent to his role as an...4188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-merida-kamala-harris-journalism-and-the-media-landscape--63708197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63708197Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:07 +0000SALA SeriesAs the former Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times, acclaimed author and journalist Kevin Merida looks back on a forty-year career as a master storyteller. From covering politics today and yesterday, to tackling hard, thorny issues, Merida...4949falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaac-saul-tangle-media-the-journey-to-deliver-balanced-coverage--63481770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63481770Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:08 +0000SALA SeriesHear from Isaac Saul, the award-winning founder of Tangle; a media company that reaches hundreds of thousands of engaged subscribers from across the political spectrum.  In addition to understanding the positions from the left and right, Saul and his...4049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monica-mcnutt-dalen-cuff-holiday-hoops-catch-ups--63353615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63353615Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:35:06 +0000SALA SeriesCo-hosts Monica McNutt and Dalen Cuff carve out time for a pre-holiday catch-up ranging from the day-to-day (hoops and travel) to bigger-picture musings (consumerism, intentionality and self-awareness) - and what it takes to juggle all of it as both...2438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monica-mcnutt-dalen-cuff-stepping-back-to-catch-up--63004676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63004676Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:08 +0000SALA SeriesColleagues at ESPN, our SALA Series co-hosts Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt, are first and foremost good friends.  Former college hoopers, Dalen (Columbia University) says Monica (Georgetown), both have a shared love for highlighting - and understanding...1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fragile-nature-of-our-democracy-juju-chang-julian-zelizer-eddie-glaude-jr-anne-marie-slaughter--62600313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62600313Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:20:02 +0000SALA SeriesJoin us for a special episode featuring Juju Chang, Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC News’ Nightline, Julian Zelizer, renowned historian, author and CNN political analyst, Eddie Glaude Jr., distinguished scholar, author and political...3431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-greenblatt-social-entrepreneur-author-and-visionary-leader-of-the-anti-defamation-league--62577788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62577788Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesAs CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Jonathan Greenblatt, fights against hate and antisemitism while promoting justice and inclusion.  Greenblatt’s work focuses on creating a more equitable society while bridging divides...3703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morgan-harper-anne-marie-slaughter-shaping-the-future-of-policy-and-progress--62307510Financial Times and a regular columnist for Project Syndicate.  Together, Harper and Slaughter bring a wealth of experience and insight on how to foster change, bridge divides, and lead with vision in a polarized world. Their deep commitment to innovation and progress makes this conversation both timely and inspiring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62307510Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:15:02 +0000SALA SeriesMorgan Harper, a congressional candidate and progressive policy advocate, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department and current CEO of New America, are both widely recognized for their leadership in...Financial Times and a regular columnist for Project Syndicate.  Together, Harper and Slaughter bring a wealth of experience and insight on how to foster change, bridge divides, and lead with vision in a polarized world. Their deep commitment to innovation and progress makes this conversation both timely and inspiring.]]>3384falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-greg-jones-hope-inspired-leadership-at-belmont-university--62203841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62203841Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesThe former dean of Duke University Divinity School and current President of Belmont University, Dr. Greg Jones is well known for his ability to re-shape cultures and navigate complex challenges.  As an academic, Jones is one of the foremost thinkers...3452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nadja-west-the-ultimate-servant-leader--62110626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62110626Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:30:02 +0000SALA SeriesWith a selfless commitment to others and a modesty starkly at odds with her extraordinary career, Lieutenant General Nadja West, the first African American Army Surgeon General and the highest-ranking woman to graduate from West Point, shares...4604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-fitzgerald-life-beyond-the-game--62019913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62019913Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:45:01 +0000SALA SeriesJoin us for a remarkable conversation with NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald as he shares stories and insights from his extraordinary seventeen-year playing career, along with what has driven both his business success and extraordinary commitment to...3264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arne-duncan-marshall-hatch-sr-jr-focused-together-on-saving-lives--61354987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61354987Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:30:02 +0000SALA SeriesArne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, hosts Marshall Hatch Jr. and Sr., esteemed pastors and community leaders, in a compelling conversation around building community, driving social impact and investing in young people from marginalized...2836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/president-jonathan-koppell-visionary-leadership-in-higher-education--61267901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61267901Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:30:01 +0000SALA SeriesJonathan Koppell, the ninth president of Montclair State University, shares his vision for one of New Jersey’s leading public research institutions and insights into the challenges (and opportunities) for higher education more generally, including...4160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-miller-the-power-of-second-chances--61192737]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61192737Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:45:01 +0000SALA SeriesAn extraordinary discussion with Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand, around the power of second chances.  Having been in jail decades ago and now serving as a leading executive at the Jordan Brand (NIKE, Inc.), Miller serves as a remarkable...]]>5566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marc-howard-advocating-for-humanity-and-reform-with-the-criminal-legal-system--61114066

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61114066Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:43:21 +0000SALA SeriesAs professor of government and law at Georgetown University and founder of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, Marc Howard has dedicated his life to addressing the deep flaws in America’s criminal justice system.  From exposing misaligned...

]]>3675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rich-gotham-allison-feaster-behind-the-scenes-with-the-world-champion-boston-celtics--61036730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61036730Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:26:38 +0000SALA SeriesRich Gotham, long-time president of the Boston Celtics, pairs with Allison Feaster, Vice President of Team Operations and Organizational Growth and one of the highest ranking women executives in the league, to share insights into the culture and...3181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julian-zelizer-polarization-fragile-nature-of-democracy-the-media-s-role--60919199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60919199Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:09 +0000SALA SeriesAs a New York Times best-selling author, CNN Political Analyst, and Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, Julian Zelizer provides remarkable historical context around the fragile nature of our democracy, political...3102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-eddie-glaude-presidential-politics-and-american-ideals--60736561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60736561Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:10:02 +0000SALA SeriesOne of the nation's most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., offers nuanced insights into the complexity of the American experience and experiment. Drawing upon his vast writings, he shares profound observations into the experiences of Black...3745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rabbi-amichai-lau-lavie-hope-and-faith-amidst-conflict--58440190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58440190Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesA remarkable discussion with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, the Founding Spiritual Leader of Lab/Shul NYC. Uncover the profound impact of Rabbi Amichai's transformative efforts, offering a renewed outlook on the challenges of faith amid conflict. Delve into...4370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-walters-a-life-of-accomplishments-controversy-and-resilience-from-the-world-s-greatest-sports-better--58340297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58340297Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesWith an unprecedented 36-year winning streak, Billy Walters is known as the greatest (and most controversial) sports better of all time. But beyond his revolutionary approach to sports betting, Walters shares insights from an extraordinary lived...4821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-farnsworth-building-community-inspiring-partnerships-and-driving-social-impact--58259236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58259236Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesMonica, Dalen and Peter Farnsworth get together for their annual check in - looking back on the creation of SALA, the past year's highlights and plans for future impact5066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shane-battier-greatness-and-impact-on-and-off-the-court--58079432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58079432Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesDescribed as the 'No-Stats All-Star', Shane Battier always made the teams he played for much better - and his opponents much worse. Post playing days, he continues to inspire, mentor, dream big and take brave steps toward ensuring a brighter future....4029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-bettina-love-abolitionist-teaching-solidarity-and-the-camaraderie-of-creating-a-just-world--58003642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58003642Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesBest selling author, acclaimed public speaker and distinguished professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, Dr. Bettina Love provides an impassioned vision around the future of education and its role as the underpinning of a more just society....4362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shawn-spruce-empowerment-advocacy-on-behalf-of-the-indigenous-population--57935946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57935946Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:30:03 +0000SALA SeriesShawn Spruce, host of 'Native America Calling,' the nation's only daily interactive audio program featuring Native & Indigenous voices, explains ways culturally-relevant storytelling builds community and drives positive impact on the lives of...3136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-larry-robinson-darrell-k-williams-ret-u-s-army-gen-charting-the-course-forward-at-florida-a-m-university-and-hampton-university--57856345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57856345Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:30:02 +0000SALA SeriesJoin Presidents Dr. Larry Robinson of FAMU and Darrell K. Williams of Hampton University, as they share their insights into higher education and the unique place of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As leaders of public (FAMU) and...4334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jarrett-joi-adams-how-we-transform-criminal-justice--57753660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57753660Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:30:03 +0000SALA SeriesWith lived experiences through the American justice system, Jarrett and Joi Adams have first-hand experience with wrongful convictions, aiding the transition for the formerly incarcerated and advocating for under-served populations. Their personal...4813truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-stackhouse-legendary-former-player-turned-coach-and-mentor--57655444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57655444Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:03 +0000SALA SeriesFrom an electrifying NBA and college playing career to his transition into coaching, Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Coach Jerry Stackhouse shares stories of his unique journey, including the ever-changing nature of the game, areas of opportunity and...2954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/temple-university-president-jason-wingard-the-crisis-of-higher-education--52749470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52749470Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:20:01 +0000SALA SeriesWith extensive experience in the for-profit sector along with senior-level posts in academia, renown author, educator and speaker Jason Wingard, President of Temple University, addresses the critical state of higher education: declining enrollments,...3064false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-baker-presidential-politics-and-the-most-important-stories-of-our-times--52680159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52680159Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:05:47 +0000SALA SeriesAs chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, Peter Baker leads coverage of President Biden, the fifth president he has covered. Having spent four years as the bureau chief in Moscow and also Jerusalem, Baker is the author of seven...2972false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/president-michael-crow-evolving-higher-education-at-arizona-state-university-and-beyond--52610913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52610913Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:02 +0000SALA SeriesAs president of Arizona State University, Michael Crow has led groundbreaking transformation towards innovation, inclusivity and socioeconomic diversity. 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