2024-2025 Critical Conversations Speaker Series: Eric Marrapodi '03

The objective of the Critical Conversations Speaker Series is to foster an inclusive and intellectually stimulating environment at Quinnipiac, promoting inclusivity of thought, respectful dialogue, empathetic engagement, and open-mindedness among students, faculty, and staff.  The events are designed to empower participants to be better prepared to embrace inclusivity of thought by actively listening to and engaging with concepts and ideas that may challenge their personal values, without dismissing or silencing differing viewpoints. Eric Marrapodi is an award winning journalist based in Washington, DC. He is currently working at NPR as Vice President of News Programming overseeing NPR's flagship news magazines, newscast, and specials.