On The Scene Ep 70 - CT Forum

West Hartford and the surrounding region are built on connection, conversation, and fresh ideas. In this episode of On The Scene, Tom Hickey and Bob Carr welcome the Connecticut Forum’s executive director, Mana Zarinejad, for an engaging look at the organization’s 35th season and its role in bringing people together.Hear what makes the Forum a powerful community resource, how audience feedback shapes each program, and why respectful disagreement can open minds and strengthen understanding. The conversation previews appearances by Trevor Noah, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Chris Hayes, Samantha Power, and David Miliband, along with timely discussions about the economy, journalism, humanitarian action, and the future of our communities.Listeners will also discover how Forum events encourage people to learn, participate, and carry meaningful ideas back to their neighborhoods. Tune in for an informative, inspiring conversation about Greater Hartford’s cultural life and the people creating opportunities for dialogue. Listen now to On The Scene.