CSU President Amy Parsons has started a new podcast called “The Next 150,” featuring conversations with special guests like alumna and Major League Baseball announcer Jenny Cavnar, University Distinguished Professor Sonia Kreidenweis and alumnus and former Sen. Cory Gardner.

On the podcast, Parsons connects with people who deeply care about our collective future. The conversations draw parallels between guests’ exceptional work and CSU’s 150-plus years of world-shaping achievements.

“We have so many remarkable people in our community, and this is where we’re going to hear their stories,” Parsons said. “We’re going to learn about what they’re doing to make the world a better place, get their perspectives on CSU’s next 150 years and gather their very best advice for today’s CSU students.”

With no topic off-limit, every guest opens up about their life, shares how they are making the world a brighter place and provides helpful advice they’ve learned along the way.

First guests

The first six episodes are packed with some extraordinary guests:

• Jenny Cavnar ‘04, MLB play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics (available now).
• Stephen Brackett ‘06, co-founder of The Flobots and Youth on Record.
• Isaac Slade, co-founder of The Fray.
• Professor Sonia Kreidenweis, University Distinguished Professor and National Academy of Engineering member.
• McKenna Hofschild ‘24, CSU Women’s Basketball.
• Joe Palmer ‘24, CSU Men’s Basketball.
• Former Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner ‘97
• Professor Martín Carcasson, director of CSU’s Center for Deliberation
• Sam Houghteling, director of CSU’s Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership