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Edward O. Wilson

Biologist, Conservationist, Theorist

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

Joe Klein

Journalist, Columnist, Author

Joe Klein | April 12, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Cecile Richards

President, Planned Parenthood Federation

Cecile Richards | January 27, 2014 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Garrison Keillor

Master story teller

Garrison Keillor | February 19, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Ken Burns

Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker

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