Freshly Brewed
The Arts as Civic Strategy
Are the arts just culture — or essential infrastructure? Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, joins Coffee with Ken to explore advocacy, community impact, and why the arts matter more than ever.
Upcoming Convos
Featured Convos
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
December 17, 2025
American Progress
Neera Tanden joins Ken to explore how policy becomes progress — and what it takes to lower costs and deliver real change for Americans.
December 9, 2025
America’s Hidden Health Crisis
Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona joins Ken to reveal why indoor air quality and healthy buildings are America’s hidden health crisis — and how the spaces we inhabit shape our wellbeing.
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.
News
Catch up on recent articles, commentary or news from Ken about business, politics and real estate.