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America’s Hidden Health Crisis
In our newest episode of Coffee With Ken, Ken sits down with Dr. Richard Carmona — former U.S. Surgeon General and longtime leader in public health — for a revealing conversation about the air we breathe and the buildings we depend on every day.
From indoor air quality and global WELL standards to COVID’s lasting lessons, loneliness, and safety, Dr. Carmona unpacks the often-invisible factors shaping our health and productivity. He also explains why “the environment is never neutral” — and what it will take to build healthier, more resilient communities across America.
Upcoming Convos
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November 13, 2024
Leslie Odom Jr.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom Jr., as he shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and creative journey. In this Coffee with Ken talk, Odom reflects on...
April 24, 2024
The Soul of America
They say history always repeats itself, and we're about to find out just how true that is, with Historian, Jon Meacham. Don't miss this insightful conversation highlighting the enduring relevance of history in shaping our...
May 31, 2023
Leave No One Behind
We had the distinct honor of hosting Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Avocet Tower in Bethesda. The purpose of this insightful event was to delve into Governor Moore’s dedicated efforts to enhance the state’s economy...
April 20, 2023
The Power of Public Markets
We are speaking to the President of The New Stock Exchange about the power of public markets.
February 23, 2023
A Maritime Nation
We partnered with JBG Smith to host the Honorable 78th Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro.
September 20, 2022
How to Reach Liftoff in U.S. CleanTech
With guest Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office for the Department of Energy, joined us to talk about their work and the impact the Inflation Reduction Act will have on climate and clean tech across America.
Past Convos
November 18, 2025
Navigating the Age of AI
Jason Palmer reveals why AI is now a general-purpose technology on the scale of electricity—and what that means for all of us.
November 4, 2025
The Nuclear Frontier
Nuclear is back — from the Kennedy Center to college campuses. Juliann Edwards joins CWK to unpack how nuclear energy, AI, jobs, and national security are shaping America’s future.
October 16, 2025
Middleburg Film Festival
Sheila C. Johnson and Susan Koch join Coffee with Ken to share how the Middleburg Film Festival unites people through storytelling, music, and the arts — proving that creativity builds community.
October 14, 2025
Globalization or Chinafication?
From Apple’s supply chains to a Swedish barge, Patrick McGee and Ian Kumekawa uncover how globalization and the offshore world shape the modern economy.
September 30, 2025
Tackling Literacy in America
Literacy isn’t just about reading books—it’s about economic mobility, workforce readiness, public health, and even national security. In this Coffee with Ken conversation, Andrew Roberts, President of the Barbara Bush...
September 23, 2025
Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air
IWBI CEO Rachel Hodgdon joins us to announce a worldwide coalition tackling the invisible crisis of indoor air quality.
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