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press release: Cap Times Idea Fest starts this coming Friday, Sept. 28, with two days of lively discussions on everything from politics to the economy, education, journalism and culture.
On Friday night, David Axelrod, Dan Balz, Barbara Lawton and David Maraniss will take the stage at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall to talk about the state of politics less than six weeks from Election Day. It’s a powerhouse panel with some of the sharpest political observers in the country talking at a time when interest in politics is peaking.
The heart of the festival is on Saturday the 29, however, with more than two dozen sessions on topics including Foxconn, school vouchers, paying college athletes, how business can improve racial equity, the trustworthiness of media, how technology is changing us, the future of indigenous food and much more. There will be more than 90 speakers in all including former Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, state Sen. LaTonya Johnson, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, environmentalist Tia Nelson, Tony Award-winning actress Karen Olivo, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan and state Rep. Chris Taylor.
Visit captimesideafest.com for detailed information about the event schedule, parking, food options and more. For questions, including access for the news media, send an email to captimesideafest@gmail.com.
Presented by UBS - The Burish Group
Full Price: $30.00. Student (any): $10.00. Please note: All seats are General Admission.
Weekend passes may be retrieved in person at the Memorial Union Box Office beginning September 24 during normal business hours.
