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Scheduled Appearances

Keynote Track

Madam Speaker

Crosscut Festival 2021
Fri May 7, 2021 | 6:00pm

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and PBS Newshour anchor Judy Woodruff discuss current issues. 

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Featuring: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Judy Woodruff

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About the Festival

The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.

headliners gala

Celebrate the best of PNW community and culture while supporting public media. Enjoy a night of entertainment with a culinary tour of the region curated by premier chefs and restaurateurs, Hear from The Daily host Michael Barbaro, and bid on a unique items in a PBS and Northwest-themed auction.