Featured Event Video

American voter registration rates have surged at historic levels in the first quarter of 2026. 40% were people 18 through 25. (3:15) | More videos from Ruth Ben-Ghiat »

Visit Past Speaker Pages

Molly Ivins

Political Columnist

Molly Ivins| April 17, 2006 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Edward O. Wilson

Biologist, Conservationist, Theorist

Edward O. Wilson | September 27, 2006 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

George Soros

Philanthropist and Financier

George Soros | September 7, 2006 | Hobby Center | The Progressive Forum

Ken Burns

Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker

Ken Burns | November 13, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Tim Flannery

Scientist, Naturalist, Author

Tim Flannery | March 19, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Larry Wilmore

The Daily Show "Senior Black Correspondent"

Larry Wilmore | February 25, 2009 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum