The ninth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "symbol" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Professor of English Lisa Marcus and Associate Professor of History and Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson.

Conversation Highlights: 3:35: Dream subject and location for a J-Term study away course. 6:35: Defining symbol and "the process something comes to represent another thing." 9:30: How can what symbols represent change over time? 13:40: What do symbols have in common with logos and brand identity? 18:55: How do leaders use and attach themselves to symbols? 19:55: Symbols that have recently been in the news and at the center of cultural dialogue.