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It’s here: The WBUR Festival lineup
In March, we announced some of the exciting speakers coming to The WBUR Festival. And this week, we unveiled even more — below is a snapshot of who'll appear during two days of lively conversations and podcast tapings across multiple stages up and down Commonwealth Avenue in Boston:
Friday, May 29
- José Andrés, acclaimed chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, talks about his new cookbook, "Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard"
- John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., on foreign policy and the use of force
- Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff, in conversation with The Atlantic's Evan Smith on the Democratic Party's future
- Ann Handley, best-selling author and entrepreneur, on reshaping creativity in the age of artificial intelligence
- Katherine Maher, NPR CEO, on reimagining public media's future
- Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, in a live taping of his new podcast "Staying Human" — a conversation about loneliness, connection and living well
- Plus, business leaders from Athletic Brewing Company, Jeni's Ice Creams and Warby Parker
Saturday, May 30
- Jad Abumrad, "Radiolab" creator, on the art of sonic storytelling and turning complex ideas into unforgettable audio experiences
- Marty Baron, former editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe, in a conversation on the future of journalism around the globe
- David Cross, Emmy-winning actor and comedian, in an unfiltered conversation blending comedy, culture and the issues shaping the moment
- Joanne Molinaro, founder of The Korean Vegan, on the future of protein and meatless alternatives
- Celeste Ng, author of "Little Fires Everywhere," on the power of fiction to illuminate family, identity and belonging
- Samantha Power, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N., on the changing role of the United States in the world
- Bryan Stevenson, civil rights attorney and author of "Just Mercy," on the legal system, racial justice and the stories we tell about our nation's history
- Lindy West, bestselling author of "Shrill," on her new memoir "Adult Braces"
- Plus, live podcast tapings from "Life Kit" and "Is Business Broken?"
And of course, your favorite WBUR and NPR journalists, on both Friday and Saturday.
Single and multi-day tickets are available. Visit The WBUR Festival website for the full lineup, speaker sessions and ticket details.