WBUR: 📣It’s here: Our full Festival lineup

                                                                                        

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Hey Friend of WBUR, If you read one email about The WBUR Festival, this should be it. We’re coming in hot with our full two-day lineup — and it’s action-packed with something for everyone.  Maybe you’ve heard about some of the exciting speakers coming to The Festival this year, like José Andrés, Bryan Stevenson, Samantha Power, John Bolton and David Cross. But that’s not all we have in store.  If big ideas spark you, don’t miss: Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House chief of staff, in conversation with The Atlantic’s Evan Smith on the Democratic Party’s future. Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker, on disruption in retail and scaling mission-driven businesses. Ann Handley, best-selling author and entrepreneur, on reshaping creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Joanne Molinaro, founder of The Korean Vegan, on the future of protein and meatless alternatives. If you’re a podcast lover, we’ve got: M. Gessen, The New York Times opinion columnist and host of Serial’s “The Idiot,” in a conversation on what happens when a reporter investigates their own family. 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. Jad Abumrad, Radiolab creator, on the art of sonic storytelling and turning complex ideas into unforgettable audio experiences. David Greene, former co-host of NPR’s Morning Edition, with Left, Right & Center, digging into the upcoming midterm elections with Sara Isgur of SCOTUSblog and Mo Elleithee from the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.  And if you know us, you know it’s not all serious stuff. It’s wicked fun, too.  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel less alone with Lindy West, bestselling author of “Shrill” and the new memoir, “Adult Braces.” You’ll find humor in the absurd with satirists from The Onion and The Atlantic. And don’t miss your chance to rock out with Wolves of Glendale in a performance that’s part concert, part comedy and completely unpredictable.  You’re probably thinking, “I’ve gotta be there!” Well, consider this the ”No FOMO” zone and get your tickets now. All it takes is a quick click of our yellow button. Prices increase this Friday, May 1 so don’t delay.

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Need more convincing? We’ve got you covered on our website with the full lineup and lots more detail. Can’t wait to see you next month! To our best hang yet,

Candice Springer Associate Director, CitySpace

The WBUR Festival takes place Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 in venues up and down Commonwealth Avenue. It’s two days of lively conversations, podcast tapings, musical performances — and plenty of surprises.

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