Conversations from Penn State
Veteran interviewer Patty Satalia hosts in-depth conversations with a broad range of remarkable people.
Episodes
Author and marketing consultant Jim Stengel discusses how ideals drive business growth and branding. Watch »
Education administrator Shirley Malcom discusses the importance of STEM education. Watch »
Terry Mutchler, attorney and award-winning journalist, discusses the importance of transparency in government. Watch »
Benedictine nun, author and advocate Joan Chittister discusses her spiritual journey. Watch »
T. Colin Campbell, Best-selling Author of The China Study, discusses the role nutrition plays in long-term health. Watch »
Historian Carol Reardon discusses what she learned about war and peace from the Gettysburg Address. Watch »
Personal Finance Expert Farnoosh Torabi discusses the truth about navigating love and life for a new generation of women. Watch »
Breaking the Sound Barrier – Musician and arts advocate Aaron P. Dworkin discusses the importance of diversity in the arts. Watch »
Paula Kerger, President and CEO of PBS, discusses the future of educational media. Watch »
Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Welsey reflects on surviving Liberia's civil war and discusses and her new memoir. Watch »
Culture & Society|News & Public Affairs
Chimp Haven President and CEO Cathy Willis Spraetz discusses the work being done at the national chimpanzee sanctuary. Watch »
Sexuality Researcher and Educator Megan Maas discusses the changing landscape of sexual health and culture among teens and young adults. Watch »
Filmmaker Alan Blanco discusses his work on the acclaimed feature film Manos Sucias. Watch »
Sarah Collins Rudolph, survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, shares her story. Watch »
General C. Robert Kehler reflects on his 38-year military career. Hear insights from the former Commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Watch »
Award-winning Writer and Environmental Activist Margaret Atwood discusses her career. Watch »
Susan Russell discusses her career as an actor, playwright, author, and educator. Watch »
Former NYPD Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik shares his unique perspective on the criminal justice system. Watch »
NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson discusses his life before and after football. Watch »
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Speaking Grief explores the transformative experience of losing a family member in a grief-avoidant society. It validates grief as a normal, healthy part of the human experience rather than a problem that needs to be “fixed.” It also addresses the role that support from friends and family plays in a person’s grief experience, offering guidance on how to show up for people in their darkest moments. Watch on the PBS App »
The Penn State Blue Band is one of the nation's premier college marching bands. Follow eight freshmen hopefuls through auditions, cuts, and the grueling days of band camp to find out who has what it takes to make the band. Watch »
In this monthly talk show, Penn State President Eric Barron explores how work being done at Penn State University impacts the broader community. Watch »
