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Former Gov. Brian Sandoval (R), Nevada & Former Gov. Bob Miller (D), Nevada, talk on the importance of fostering the next generation of leaders regardless of party affiliation and why it is crucial that leaders offer support and guidance for a better future.

Former Gov. Matt Mead (R), Wyoming and Former Gov. Steve Bullock (D), Montana, discuss the importance of leading by example to ensure bipartisanship solutions are fostered without compromising the morals, ethics, or values that are the foundational rights of the citizens of our nation.

Former Governor Gary Herbert (R), Utah, discusses the importance for the next generation to get involved in public service and why they are the key for lasting bipartisanship change for the future.

Former Governors Butch Otter (R), Idaho & David Ige (D), Hawaii, discuss the importance for the next generation to get involved in public service and why they are the key for lasting bipartisanship change for the future.

The Western Governors’ Leadership Institute hosted a form featuring 8 panelists: Jack Waldorf (Ex. Dir., WGA), David Ige (D), Matt Mead (R), Bian Sandoval (R), Judy Woodruff (PBS Newshour), Butch Otter (R), Steve Bullock (D) & Gary Herbert (R), to provide a diverse perspective on choosing a career in public service and lessons learned along the way.

Jim Ogsbury, Executive Director of the Western Governors’ Association (WGLI) sits down with Current WGLI Delegate, Isaiah Torres, New Mexico and former WGLI delegate, David C. Saavedra, to understand the reluctance of the next generations to devote their lives to public service, new ways people are choosing to consume information, and the hopes for change in the future.

A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, including providing pain relief, alleviating anxiety and depression, regaining speech after stroke or traumatic brain injury, and improving mobility for people with disorders that include Parkinson’s disease and MS.

With her characteristic tenderness and imaginative genius, Miles explores beyond the stock historical grid to weave Harriet Tubman’s life into the fabric of her world. Tubman traversed many boundaries, and thanks to Miles, she becomes an even clearer and sharper signal from the past, one that can help us to find a more just and sustainable path.

With VPM and other local PBS stations, PBS Books presents a conversation hosted by VPM’s Keyris Manzanares with author Abby Jimenez to discuss her latest book at the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Are things too good to be true when a Reddit thread post leads to an intentional quick fling? It’s not long before this couple is suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected.

Heather-Marie Montilla is joined by author James McBride to discuss his latest book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” as the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival author featured this week by PBS Books.
Bringing his masterly storytelling skills and his deep faith in humanity to his book, McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community—heaven and earth—that sustain us

the year of the buttered cat is based on the real-life story of Lexi Haas. In the spirit of “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio and “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper, the year of the buttered cat offers powerful messages of friendship, family, loss and the art of redefining ourselves.

In partnership with PBS SoCal and other local PBS stations, PBS Books presents a conversation hosted by PBS SoCal’s Maria Hall-Brown with author Max Greenfield to discuss his latest book “Good Night Thoughts”. What do we do when we can’t fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts–funny, silly, and scary–that are running on a cycle they can’t stop.