The Future of Electric Vehicles
Penn State President Eric J. Barron welcomes professor Chao-Yang Wang and graduate fellow Ryan Longchamps from the Penn State BEST Center to discuss the advancements in lithium battery technology and the future of electric vehicles. Continue »
The People’s Business: A Town Hall with Congressman Glenn Thompson
WPSU Penn State hosted a community town hall with 5th District Congressman Glenn Thompson on Thursday, August 10, at our studio in Innovation Park. This program is part of WPSU's mission to stimulate dialogue and empower citizens to engage in the democratic process. Continue »
Economic Development in Pennsylvania
President Barron talks with Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin about the state's economy. Continue »
Revisiting the Heroin Crisis
Experts say every community in Pennsylvania has a heroin problem. Recent reports place some of the blame on easy access to prescription painkillers, gateway drugs for many users. What can we do about Pennsylvania’s heroin epidemic? Our experts will discuss causes and solutions. Continue »
Tech Policy and Cybersecurity
President Barron and Penn State experts discuss tech policy and cybersecurity. Continue »
Making Sense of the 2016 Election
amatic, surreal, unprecedented…those are just a few of the words that describe the 2016 election season. With election day less than two weeks away, all eyes are on Pennsylvania. Tonight, our panel of political analysts will dissect the evolving issues—and what they might mean for the future of our democracy. Continue »
Impact of the Budget Impasse
Patty Satalia and guests discuss what caused the state budget impasse, its impact on schools and nonprofits, and what it means for future budget negotiations. Continue »
Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Patty Satalia and guest experts discuss suicide, its stigma, effects, and effective prevention. Continue »
The Heroin Epidemic Revisited
Patty Satalia and guest experts discuss the heroin crisis, what led to this deadly health problem, plus prevention and treatment. Continue »
Patricia Jabbeh Wesley
Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Welsey reflects on surviving Liberia's civil war and discusses and her new memoir. Continue »
The Future of Jobs & Education
According to recent research, nearly half of American jobs today could be automated in a decade or two. What jobs will the robots take? What does this mean for higher education? On the next Conversations LIVE, Patty Satalia and guests take your questions about the future of jobs and education. Continue »
General C. Robert Kehler
General C. Robert Kehler reflects on his 38-year military career. Hear insights from the former Commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Continue »
Wind Energy
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts examine the growing pains surrounding wind energy and take view questions. Continue »
Making Education Accessible
Eric Barron and Patty Satalia talk to Renata S. Engel, associate vice provost for Online Programs, and David Christiansen, associate vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and senior dean for academic programs, about transforming education and access. Continue »
Recycling
Eric Barron and Patty Satalia talk with guests Al Matyasovsky and Brian Black about Penn State's achievements in recycling. Continue »
Josh Lerner
Discover a new way to view civic engagement. Continue »
Bernard Kerik
Former NYPD Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik shares his unique perspective on the criminal justice system. Continue »
Lyme Disease, Part 2
On this episode of Conversations LIVE our panel of experts will continue our discussion on Lyme disease with a focus on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in humans. Continue »
Future of Health Care
On this edition of Conversations LIVE our experts will talk about the consolidation of health care providers and insurers, the possibility of a shortage of doctors, and new employer wellness practices. Continue »
Sports-Related Concussions
Is football worth the risks? On this edition of Conversations LIVE our guests will talk about the relationship between football and brain damage. Continue »
Confronting Child Abuse
Experts answer viewer questions and discuss how we can work to recognize child sexual abuse, protect children and talk about what we can do to help victims. Continue »