2022 Schedule
Monday, Sept. 12
50 years later: How Title IX has shaped women’s sports
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the landmark federal legislation that (among many other things) paved the way for tremendous growth in women’s athletics at all levels across the country. Hear a top-flight panel of writers, researchers, athletes and sports administrators talk about how that’s come about and what comes next.
Session sponsored by Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
Panelists: Doug Moe, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley & Judy Sweet
LOCATION: Free virtual session
Epic MyChart: Is the digital future of health care already in your hands?
Most people know you can use MyChart to ask your provider a question or schedule an appointment, but that’s just the start. MyChart can get you in sooner for an office visit, monitor your blood pressure and glucose, launch an on-demand virtual visit, share your record with anyone, and so much more. Epic expert Sean Bina walks you through the latest ways MyChart can connect you to better, more convenient health care — as well as providing a peek at what’s coming next. Includes post-talk Q&A with moderator.
Session sponsored and curated by Epic
LOCATION: Free virtual session with post-talk Q&A
How immigration is transforming rural Wisconsin
Many don’t realize it, but in the last 20 years the workforce that does the day-to-day work on Wisconsin dairy farms has come to be dominated by Latino immigrants. Wisconsin Examiner Editor-in-chief Ruth Conniff has published a new book about this cross-cultural relationship and she will speak in this session with a longtime farmer, one of his employees and a leading advocate for Latino workers.
Panelist: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, John Rosenow & Roberto Tecpile
LOCATION: Free virtual session
Cooking with the Cap Times: Chef Joe Papach of Harvey House
Join Cap Times food editor Lindsay Christians as she talks to Harvey House chef and co-owner Joe Papach while he makes Superior walleye with pumpernickel, savoy cabbage, spaetzle and horseradish sabayon.
Session sponsored by Kessenich’s and Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè
Panelist: Joe Papach
LOCATION: Free virtual session/limited live seating at Kessenich’s Innovation Center
Situation Inflation: It’s more than just pricier pizza
In a free session (Ian’s Pizza provided!) designed specifically for college students, four University of Wisconsin-Madison professors talk about how rapidly rising costs affect us personally and the world around us.
Session sponsored by University Research Park
Partners: La Follette School of Public Affairs, University Housing and Chadbourne Residential College
Panelist: J. Michael Collins, Mark Copelovitch, Sarah Halpern-Meekin & Justin Sydnor
LOCATION: Live in person at UW-Madison’s Chadbourne Hall, 920 University Ave.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
One-on-one with Ro Khanna
Cap Times associate editor John Nichols talks with Ro Khanna, the congressman from California’s Silicon Valley and rising star in progressive circles, about a new “economic patriotism” that would leverage government investment to renew urban and rural areas that have been left behind.
How do we deal with pandemic fatigue?
COVID-19 case counts continue to remain troublingly high at the same time that public tolerance for continued restrictions has plummeted. Two UW-Madison experts in epidemiology and health communication will talk about finding the balance between public safety and political reality, and how best to communicate that information to the public.
Session sponsored by M3 Insurance
Wisconsin’s Jewish experience
Hear an all-star panel of scholars and community leaders discuss the experience of Jews in Wisconsin and in Madison, both past and present.
Session sponsored by Forward Theater
Panelists: Jonathan Biatch, Alan Klugman, Jonathan Pollack & Hannah Rosenthal
LOCATION: Free virtual session including Q&A with audience
Cap Times Live with Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets
This special edition of Cap Times Live features Madison-based Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets, which combines the musical styles of three solo-artists-turned-bandmates into a rich blend of tight three-part harmonies and clever pop-rock songwriting, ranging from edgy to fun. Ticket required, but may be purchased at the door.
Session sponsored by Exact Sciences
Band Members: Jennifer Farley, Beth Kille & Shawndell Marks
LOCATION: Live in person at Doundrins Distilling, 300 Progress Drive, Suite E, in Cottage Grove
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Rural Broadband — Power of Collaboration
When it comes to digital learning, collaboration is key. Hear our panelists discuss the power of collaboration and the partnerships they’ve developed to advance digital literacy, upskill a regional workforce and create learning hubs. Discover why utilities, including Alliant Energy, are getting involved in the broadband space.
Session curated and sponsored by Alliant Energy
Panelists: Joe Kirgues, Barb LaMue, Michelle Schuler & Matt Valiquette
LOCATION: Free virtual session including Q&A with audience
Will legal marijuana make its way to Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is one of a shrinking number of states (unlike most of its neighbors) that prohibits both medicinal and recreational marijuana. Two state senators from opposite sides of the aisle talk about what’s likely to happen in the next few years.
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Free vaccinations given to people ages 5+ by SSM Health and Madison College Goodman South Campus
Health care that meets people where they are
Experts from Quartz and UW Health will share insights on how health care has adapted in response to the pandemic to increasingly bring health care to the patient — into communities, through digital developments, and through advancements in the care model. Learn more about everything they are doing to help you ignite well-living and make our communities brighter.
Session curated and sponsored by Quartz
Panelists: Allison Henke, Roanne Osborne, Elizabeth Priller & Cassie Vanderwall
LOCATION: Live in-person at Madison College’s Goodman South Campus The Jack Daniels III, Community Rooms (second floor), 2429 Perry St.
Reception
Enjoy a taco bar prepared by Madison College’s Culinary Arts team, courtesy of SSM Health. Ticket required.
Rising tide on the south side
South Madison has long been held special in the hearts and minds of those who have had the good fortune to be raised in the area. As of late this good fortune is working its way outward, fueling the health and vibrancy of our metro area. Join some of South Madison’s leaders who are galvanizing the redevelopment and investment in Madison’s south gateway to talk about their vision for current projects and how these stand to transform our community. Ticket required.
Session curated and sponsored by Madison College
Panelists: Karen Menendez-Coller, Ruben Anthony, Alex Gee, Jessica Cavazos & Vanessa McDowell
LOCATION: Live in-person at Madison College’s Goodman South Campus The Jack Daniels III, Community Rooms (second floor), 2429 Perry St.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Is Wisconsin a climate change haven?
Migration driven by climate change is already happening in the United States and is only likely to accelerate. The upper Midwest and Wisconsin in particular are sometimes identified as climate change havens, removed from rising coastal waters and ravaging wildfires. Is that an accurate assessment, and if so what does that mean for us here? Listen to a fascinating panel discuss how things might play out in the coming decades.
Panelists: Daryl Fairweather, Mrill Ingram & Larry Larson
LOCATION: Free virtual session
What will happen in Wisconsin’s November elections?
Hear Charles Franklin, who leads Wisconsin’s best known political poll — the Marquette Law School Poll — discuss his latest findings with the Cap Times Capitol reporting team about what motivates the state’s voters and the decisions they are likely to make in November’s high-stakes elections for governor and U.S. Senate.
Panelist: Charles Franklin
LOCATION: Free virtual session with post-talk Q&A
Why Race Matters with Angela Fitzgerald — Being Black in Wisconsin
Ever wonder what it’s like to be Black in a predominantly white state like Wisconsin? And if you identify as Black and live in Wisconsin, what are some of the issues and challenges you’ve faced unique to this state? The producers and advisers behind the PBS Wisconsin series Why Race Matters will explore issues in understanding systemic racism, the challenges of public perception and the politicizing of culture.
Session curated and sponsored by PBS Wisconsin
Panelists: Jacquelyn Hunt & David J. Pate, Jr.
LOCATION: Free virtual session
Social media trends, tips and TikTok
Hear a group of Wisconsin experts discuss how social media is changing and how they’ve optimized strategy around the ever-evolving focus on video. This is a free in-person event, also covered live on the Cap Times’ Instagram account. Thought Bubbles, the official beer of Idea Fest created by Young Blood Beer Company, will be available.
Session sponsored by Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè
Panelists: Liz Boyd, Kristin Brey, Megan Gorecki, Allison Kelley, Tiffany Klinger & Clare McManamon
LOCATION: Live in-person at Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè, 1301 Regent St.
Chasing history, then and now
In the Memorial Union’s Great Hall, hear Washington Post associate editor David Maraniss talk with Watergate reporting legend Carl Bernstein about his start in journalism, as well as reflections on parallels between the Watergate era and our own. This session is a special fundraiser for the Cap Times. Ticket required, but admission includes appetizers, drinks and a copy of Bernstein’s latest book, “Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom.”
Panelist: Carl Bernstein
LOCATION: Live in-person at Great Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Friday, Sept. 16
Wisconsin health catalyzed: Biotech and digital health in our state
Workforces, economies and personal preferences continue to change with COVID-19, but Wisconsin’s biotech and digital health companies are adapting and thriving. In this session, you’ll hear why America’s Dairyland is growing as a major biotech and digital health hub, how our state’s quality of life is attracting entrepreneurs and what needs to be done to support continued innovation.
Session curated and sponsored by Exact Sciences and HealthX Ventures
Panelists: Sarah Condella, Jason Fields & Rock Mackie
LOCATION: Free virtual session with post-talk Q&A
Point Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s volleyball champions
The radio voice of the UW Badgers women’s volleyball team talks to a star player, the coach and the author of a new book on the team about their amazing championship run last year and what’s in store for this year.
Panelists: Sydney Hilley, Dennis Punzel & Kelly Sheffield
LOCATION: Free virtual session
Smarter Than You Trivia
Madison’s best trivia experience is back in person at Idea Fest for the first time since 2019! Bring a full team in or just show up to be placed on one. Yes, the musical challenge is back, too. Top finishers will receive a boatload of Cap Times swag, but the real fight will be for the bad snack second prize. Cash bar available.
LOCATION: Live in-person at Tripp Commons in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
One-on-one with Jamie Raskin
Hear Cap Times associate editor John Nichols talk with U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin about defending the Constitution, leading the fight to impeach a president, his experiences on the Jan. 6 committee and his faith that democracy and the rule of law will win the day. Ticket required.
Panelist: Jamie Raskin
LOCATION: Live in-person at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Sisters of democracy
Michigan secretary of state Jocelyn Benson and University of Michigan law professor Barb McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and voice of insight and wisdom on MSNBC, discuss the myriad legal and political threats to democracy facing America in a wide ranging conversation with David Maraniss. Ticket required.
Session sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn
Panelists: Jocelyn Benson & Barbara McQuade
LOCATION: Live in-person at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
The meaning of George Floyd
Before he was infamously murdered by Minneapolis police, George Floyd’s life was shaped by systemic racism in housing, schools and health care. David Maraniss talks with two Washington Post colleagues who have published a new book about Floyd’s life and what has come from his death. Ticket required.
Session sponsored by Madison Community Foundation
Panelists: Toluse Olurunnipp & Robert Samuels
LOCATION: Live in-person at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
The center of the political universe?
Often seen as a tipping-point state in presidential elections and the site of high-stakes races this year, what happens in Wisconsin is of intense interest around the country. A top-flight panel of journalists will discuss where the state’s politics fit into — and might even shape — the national picture. Ticket required.
Panelists: Annie Linskey, Patrick Marley & Jessie Opoien
LOCATION: Live in-person at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
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