Nov 26, 2019
In times fraught with tensions across borders, some of the most critical stories are those that bring us closer to the people on the other side. Legendary travel writer Paul Theroux came to our stage with just such stories in On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey, a recollection of his drive along the entire length...
Nov 19, 2019
What does it mean to create a better future—literally? Speculative fiction author Annalee Newitz, founding editor of io9, arrived at Town Hall with musings on their book The Future of Another Timeline, a story of time travel, murder, and the lengths we’ll go to protect the ones we love.
The story follows two young...
Nov 12, 2019
Has the internet made hate more infectious? Personalized feeds and sophisticated algorithms can direct us to content and communities that reinforce our most radical ideas and worst impulses—and dare us to act on them. Humanities WA invited us to a discussion as part of their Think and Drink series, encouraging us to...
Nov 7, 2019
Clara Pluton and Val Nigro are stand-up comedians, radio hosts, and real-life lesbian lovers dishing out the sapphic dirt! They joined us at Town Hall for a live taping of their co-hosted podcast Hot Takes with Hot Dykes, diving into queer fantasia interpreted through a modern lens. They encouraged us to push ourselves...
Nov 5, 2019
The Deep End Friends podcast is an exploration of liberation, healing, hope, joy, and wholeness. What does it mean to be free? What are people of color doing to heal themselves and the world? Hear from incredible people from all walks of life about their journeys, what they are doing to thrive and how they are...