GREAT CONVERSATIONS
Program Rights Date Range
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NOLA Code:
GRCN 1500 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
3 / 60
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
8/31/2029
Producer
Kentucky Author Forum
Presenter
The Kentucky Network (KET)
Year Produced:
2026
Version:
Base
A diverse and fascinating array of renowned authors and interviewers
Episode List
#1501 Jim Clyburn and John Yarmuth
US House Representative Jim Clyburn explores the legacy of South Carolina’s first eight Black congressmen, and why it took nearly a century for him to become the 9th. He talks with John Yarmuth about his book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation.
#1502 Maureen Dowd and Todd Purdum
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Maureen Dowd reflects on a colorful career spent profiling power and personality with her former NY Times colleague, Todd Purdum. She reveals stories behind the people shaping our world and its culture in her latest book, Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech.
#1503 Hampton Sides and Beto O’Rourke
Acclaimed bestselling author, Hampton Sides, examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration in his most recent work, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. He discusses this ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas with former Texas congressman and history enthusiast, Beto O’Rourke.
US House Representative Jim Clyburn explores the legacy of South Carolina’s first eight Black congressmen, and why it took nearly a century for him to become the 9th. He talks with John Yarmuth about his book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation.
#1502 Maureen Dowd and Todd Purdum
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Maureen Dowd reflects on a colorful career spent profiling power and personality with her former NY Times colleague, Todd Purdum. She reveals stories behind the people shaping our world and its culture in her latest book, Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech.
#1503 Hampton Sides and Beto O’Rourke
Acclaimed bestselling author, Hampton Sides, examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration in his most recent work, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. He discusses this ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas with former Texas congressman and history enthusiast, Beto O’Rourke.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
9/1/2026 - 8/31/2029
School Rights:
1 year
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
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