Humanities, Vail Symposium & America 250 2026

America at a Crossroads: Judy Woodruff and Clay Jenkinson

Mon Jun 29, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Special thanks to Beth Slifer

Judy Woodruff has covered politics and other news for five decades for major media including NBC, CNN and PBS. Leaning on her experience, she has crisscrossed the country since 2022 to speak with people to better understand the many divisions that have been fracturing the United States. Woodruff joins Clay Jenkinson, who has been on the road on his “Listening to America” journey to similarly take time to speak with people as he travels the less-frequented routes all over the United States. Jenkinson will moderate a conversation with Woodruff, discussing their insights, discoveries and what still unites America at 250.

Please note that for this special program, general public tickets are $50 and tickets for our Lighthouse Members are $25. As usual, discounted student, teacher and first responder tickets are available.

Event SPEAKER(S)

Clay Jenkinson

Clay Jenkinson

Humanities Scholar

"Listening To America"