The relationship between the world’s most prosperous democracy and the most populous one has been anything but straightforward. In this talk, we’ll explore its historical roots before turning to the geopolitical dynamics that will shape the future, including the roles of Pakistan, Russia, and China. It will be an engaging, interactive discussion that may leave you seeing the world from a very different perspective.

Presenter: Ranjan Mukherjee Ph.D., is a retired scientist, traveler and writer. He gives presentations on his learnings, adventures and experiences in foreign lands.

When intelligent people of good will disagree on political issues, they seem to disagree on very many issues, not on just a few. When we see such a striking pattern, we have to ask ourselves “Why?" This program will explore the idea that people have very different visions about human nature and about how the world works.

Presenter: Russ Bellavance is a graduate of Tufts University and Yale Law School. He practiced business law in Philadelphia for 32 years and then changed careers and taught high school for 7 years. Russ has taught and lectured extensively about a variety of historical and political topics, including courses in the Constitution and Modern Political Thought.

Enjoy an afternoon of laughter at our Stand-Up Comedy Showcase, featuring a lively lineup of talented comics ready to brighten your day.

Host: Jess Carpenter, an MC and comedian with over 15 years of experience, has performed primarily on the East Coast. He hosted many comedy shows and was a founding member of his team Iron Lung, His show, Comedian Deconstruction, won Best New Improv Format at the New Zealand Comedy Festival.