Conversations from Penn State

Veteran interviewer Patty Satalia hosts in-depth conversations with a broad range of remarkable people.

Episodes

Jim Stengel

Author and marketing consultant Jim Stengel discusses how ideals drive business growth and branding. Watch »

Aired 05/12/16

 

Shirley Malcom

Education administrator Shirley Malcom discusses the importance of STEM education. Watch »

Posted on March 31, 2016

 

Terry Mutchler

Terry Mutchler, attorney and award-winning journalist, discusses the importance of transparency in government. Watch »

Aired 02/25/16

 

Joan Chittister

Benedictine nun, author and advocate Joan Chittister discusses her spiritual journey. Watch »

Aired 01/07/16

 

T. Colin Campbell

T. Colin Campbell, Best-selling Author of The China Study, discusses the role nutrition plays in long-term health.  Watch »

Aired 12/17/15

 

Carol Reardon with bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln

Historian Carol Reardon discusses what she learned about war and peace from the Gettysburg Address. Watch »

Aired 11/12/15

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Farnoosh Torabi

Personal Finance Expert Farnoosh Torabi discusses the truth about navigating love and life for a new generation of women. Watch »

Posted on November 9, 2015

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Aaron P. Dworkin

Breaking the Sound Barrier – Musician and arts advocate Aaron P. Dworkin discusses the importance of diversity in the arts. Watch »

Aired 09/24/15

 

Paula Kerger

Paula Kerger, President and CEO of PBS, discusses the future of educational media. Watch »

Aired 05/21/15

 

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Welsey reflects on surviving Liberia's civil war and discusses and her new memoir. Watch »

Posted on May 7, 2015

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Cathy Willis Spraetz

Chimp Haven President and CEO Cathy Willis Spraetz discusses the work being done at the national chimpanzee sanctuary. Watch »

Posted on April 23, 2015

 

Megan Maas

Sexuality Researcher and Educator Megan Maas discusses the changing landscape of sexual health and culture among teens and young adults. Watch »

Posted on April 16, 2015

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Photo of Alan Blanco operating a video camera on beach

Filmmaker Alan Blanco discusses his work on the acclaimed feature film Manos Sucias. Watch »

Posted on April 9, 2015

 

Photo of Sarah Collins Rudolph

Sarah Collins Rudolph, survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, shares her story. Watch »

Posted on February 5, 2015

 

Photo of General C. Robert Kehler

General C. Robert Kehler reflects on his 38-year military career. Hear insights from the former Commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Watch »

Posted on January 29, 2015

 

Headshot of Margaret Atwood

Award-winning Writer and Environmental Activist Margaret Atwood discusses her career. Watch »

Posted on January 15, 2015

 

Photo of Susan Russell

Susan Russell discusses her career as an actor, playwright, author, and educator. Watch »

Posted on January 8, 2015

 

Headshot of Josh Lerner

Discover a new way to view civic engagement. Watch »

Posted on December 18, 2014

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Bernard Kerik

Former NYPD Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik shares his unique perspective on the criminal justice system. Watch »

Posted on November 20, 2014

 

Harry Carson

NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson discusses his life before and after football. Watch »

Posted on October 23, 2014

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Woman Sewing

Explore some of the many textile arts that can be found throughout the state, examining the traditions behind them and the motivations of the craftspeople creating them. Watch »

Posted on January 21, 2022