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In this episode, we sit down with Robert Reich, a prominent economist, professor, political commentator, author, and former Secretary of Labor. Reich’s lifelong dedication to public service has extended through not only academia and political appointments but to his award-winning documentaries, his innovative media company Inequality Media, and his substantial social media presence with a Twitter following of just under 1 million. Today we discuss his journey in public service and his guiding principles, the opportunities and challenges of social change in our current landscape, and the true meaning of leadership.
Rick Ridgeway is an accomplished mountaineer, environmentalist and businessperson who has spent the last 16 years as Patagonia’s Vice President of Environmental Initiatives. Rolling Stone Magazine called him “the real Indiana Jones” and National Geographic honoured Rick with their Lifetime Achievement in Adventure Award. On this episode of Across the Table, we talk to Rick about how his background as an outdoorsmen influenced his commitments to the environment and hear some truly astounding stories that encapsulate the spirit of adventure.
Tillotama Shome is an enormously talented and versatile Indian film actress. Over her 20 year career, she has done everything from international projects to independent films to mainstream commercial films. She is best known for her work in films like Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding, Anup Singh’s Qissa, Konkona Sensharma’s A Death in the Gunj and, most recently, Rohena Gera’s Sir. Over the years, she has picked up several awards, including the Best Actress award at the 2013 New Horizons Film Festival, the 2019 New York Indian Film Festival and the 2019 Jagran Film Festival.