Nick Gillespie is the editor-at-large of Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and the host of The Reason Interview podcast. A two-time finalist for the digital National Magazine Awards, he is co-author of The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America and holds a Ph.D. in American literature.
The John Cage 4'33 Podcast Live Taping is an exclusive event where audiences gather to witness the recording of a podcast dedicated entirely to silence. Hosted in a pristine acoustic environment, attendees experience the paradoxical thrill of watching hosts and guests communicate through meaningful pauses, ambient sounds, and
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The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is a full-day event featuring live podcast recordings and studio television tapings by The Atlantic, NPR, The New Yorker, CNN, PBS, Wondery, and more. Watch live as journalists, newsmakers, and thought leaders from around the world discuss the biggest issues of our time. Plus, community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, micro-sessions, food trucks, DJs, and artists.
Don't just listen — be part of it. Join us on June 6th at Fremont Studios, Picklr and Hidden Hall in the hear of Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival offers a program that provides a wide spectrum of viewpoints, experiences and affiliations, and welcomes members of many communities. We are sensitive to the fact that some opinions and conversations may make audience members feel uncomfortable. As a public media organization, we are responsible to act as a neutral mediator. We do not endorse the policies or opinions of our guests. However, we believe that the best way to bridge our divides is to hear from people with whom we might disagree, even vehemently, and to ask each other hard questions.
