The Thread - S3

Season Three of The Thread captures the lives and lessons of nine unique individuals. Their stories both answer and provoke daring questions, providing viewers with the opportunity to find meaning in their own lives. What does it take to live authentically and speak truth to power? Musician Billy Porter and actress Lee Grant explore the strength required to be seen and the power that comes when we refuse to remain silent, while journalist Maria Elena Salinas’ story emboldens viewers to face adversity with honesty and conviction. Meanwhile, conservationist Murray Fisher and Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Tribe prompt the question, “How do we heal a fractured world,” sharing insights for change, from our waterways to our courtrooms. In a special episode with both Lawrence Bartley and Ronnie Simmons Bartley, the couple share their love story intertwined with the tragedy of America’s mass incarceration system, reflecting on the value of education and connection. Finally, this season asks what we leave behind when we dedicate our lives to purpose? The stories of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, businessman Ken Chenault, and professional golfer Gary Player provide answers in the shadow of their achievements. These conversations remind us that legacies are not static; they’re built through bold action that ripples across generations. 

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Oct 11: Billy Porter, On My Own Terms
Oct 26: Marina Elena Salinas, Journalism with Purpose
Nov 9: Lee Grant, Beating the Blacklist
Nov 23: Murray Fisher, The Heart of Rewilding
Dec 7: Laurence Tribe, Law, Liberty, and the Limits of Power
Dec 21: Lawrence & Ronnine Bartley, Beyond Incarceration
Jan 4: Yo-Yo Ma, Music as a Common Language
Jan 18: Ken Chenault, Lessons in Leadership and Life
Feb 1: Gary Player, Golf, Grace, and Giving Back