July 2, 2025 - Danielle Allen, the Family Heritage Experience, and Mahesh Daas

Ahead of Independence Day when we celebrate the rejection of King George III and his monarchy Danielle Allen joins The Culture Show for her take on the state of our democracy. Danielle Allen is the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and of the Democratic Knowledge Project.From American history it’s an exploration of family history. Ryan Woods, President and CEO of American Ancestors joins The Culture Show to talk about their Family Heritage Experience. It’s a series of interactive and innovative exhibits that will inspire questions about your own family’s origins, voyages  and traditions. To learn more go here.Finally, Mahesh Daas, president of Boston Architectural College joins The Culture Show to reflect on the legacy of the acclaimed architect and philanthropist Graham Gund. Mahesh Daas is a Culture Show contributor who joins us monthly. He is co-author of the graphic novella about artificial intelligence, titled “I, Nobot.”