Join us for the 2026 Annual Celebration of the Humanities!
DEMOCRACY IN THE AGE OF A.I.
An evening with Jenn White of 1A
Thursday, October 1, 2026
BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord
Humanities Champions Reception: 5:00-6:00 pm
League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters
49 S. Main Street, Concord
Doors open at 6:00 pm • Program: 6:30 pm
BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord
You’re invited to a special evening celebrating the humanities in New Hampshire and exploring democracy in the age of AI with Jenn White, host of NPR’s nationally syndicated program 1A, and special guests.
Jenn White and 1A invite us to look at both what divides and connects us, taking us beyond the headlines and into the heart of the story to better understand the complicated issues of our time, like artificial intelligence (AI) and democracy, together.
Doors open at 6:00 pm at the BNH Stage and the lounge will be open. You can also purchase concessions and learn more about New Hampshire Humanities programs such as Live Free or Dial presented by The Telephone Museum.
Join us after the show for a dessert reception in the lounge, connect with fellow attendees to talk about democracy in the age of AI, meet the special guest panelists, and peruse the books for sale by Gibson’s Bookstore in the lobby.
Help make the 2026 Annual Celebration even more special and purchase your VIP admission which includes your ticket to the New Hampshire Humanities Champions Reception.
Please note that this extra special VIP reception will take place 5:00-6:00 pm across the street from BNH Stage in the gallery at the League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters at 49 South Main Street, Concord.
Proceeds benefit New Hampshire Humanities and its extraordinary programs. Learn more by visiting www.nhhumanities.org or calling Sarah Chaffee at 603-224-4071, ext. 113.
Come curious, leave connected!
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Humanities Champions Reception & Program - $150
($150 ticket + $16 processing fee)
Ticket(s) include entry to a special reception at 5:30 pm with keynote speaker, Jenn White. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and bar. The program includes a moderated discussion and Q&A, followed by a book signing. Humanities Champions ticket holders receive VIP seating closest to the stage.
Standard Admission - Adult: $35
($35 ticket + $9 processing fee)
For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE.
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Celebration Sponsors to date!
PRODUCER
EDITOR
CASTING DIRECTOR
Fidelity Investments
Manchester Community Colleage
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Thank you to our Annual Partners who provide year-round support:
LEAD PARTNER
SILVER PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
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JENN WHITE is host of 1A on NPR. A seasoned journalist and podcast host, she has worked in public radio since 1999. She joins us from Chicago’s WBEZ where she has held several on-air positions, as host of the station’s local 2-hour midday show, Reset with Jenn White. She is also a familiar voice on several WBEZ podcasts, including Making Oprah, Making Obama and 16 Shots. Before WBEZ, White was the local host of All Things Considered at Michigan Radio. A native of Detroit and graduate of the University of Michigan, she moved to Washington, D.C. with her husband and two dogs in 2020.
Special guests joining the conversation exploring democracy in the age of AI:
LAWRENCE LESSIG, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, is widely recognized for his scholarship on Internet, intellectual property, and the development of the Creative Commons. Lessig has also written extensively on the ways in which social media and AI-driven systems can contribute to large-scale political polarization. He is the author of many books on money in politics and how digital platforms are eroding trust and accountability.
ROOPIKA RISAM, Chair of Film & Media Studies at Dartmouth College, will discuss her new book, Data Empire: The Power of Information to Organize, Control, and Dominate. It provides a sweeping look at humans and information from pre-history to Elon Musk/DOGE in 2025, and how technology has been changing the balance between governments and corporations.
