SNF Paideia Program

Road trips. Long flights. Summer playlists.
What’s on your summer listening list?

In the spirit of America 250, here are a few thoughtful additions for your summer queue:

Sleeping with the US Constitution—
44 celebrity voices read the entire US Constitution! A thoughtful, surprising, and strangely soothing reflection on the document that shapes American life. Produced by .
https://maximumfun.org/episodes/sleeping-with-celebrities/sleeping-with-the-u-s-constitution-featuring-so-many-stars/

Political Empathy Lab (PEL) Season 2—
What happens when Penn students spend a week traveling across Pennsylvania to really listen to people? Host Noah Kocher talks with participants about empathy, conversation, and what they learned from Pennsylvanians across the state.
https://apple.co/4u2rkyC

Not Political People—
Why are so many young Americans checking out of politics? Host Glynn Boltman speaks with 65 young people across swing states about distrust, identity, media fatigue, voting, and what happens when people finally feel heard.
https://bit.ly/4dzjQ1f

And with the midterms on the horizon, stay tuned for election-related fall programming and more events from the SNF Paideia Program.

Happy summer!

Political Empathy Lab and Not Political People podcasts are supported by the SNF Paideia Program.

Today’s the day! Congratulations to the Class of 2026 SNF Paideia Fellows!

To our seniors, and to all of the graduates and their families, congratulations on this incredible milestone. Cherish the memories, celebrate this moment, and enjoy every second of Commencement Day. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you all!

We had a fantastic time welcoming our newest cohort at this year’s Fellows Orientation!

It was energizing to see the excitement, curiosity, and thoughtfulness each of you brought as you began your journey as 2029 Paideia Fellows. From reflecting on your “why” to starting to build meaningful connections across cohorts, you’ve already begun shaping the kind of community that makes this program so special.

A big thank you to our current Fellows who made space to genuinely connect and share in the beginning of this journey, and to our staff who helped create such a warm and engaging space. Your presence truly reflects the spirit of learning with and alongside one another.

Special shoutout to Keimahney Carlisle and Dr. Lia Howard for their care and leadership in organizing such a thoughtful and grounding experience.

We can’t wait to officially introduce this exceptional group of students to you in the coming days—stay tuned!