Tom Alvarez reconnects with longtime broadcaster and arts advocate Susanne McAlister for a thoughtful conversation about media, community, the arts, and reinvention. Susanne reflects on her decades in television, her leadership with organizations including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Newfields, and the importance of making the arts accessible to everyone. She also shares personal insights on lifelong learning, volunteering, grief, and finding renewed purpose after loss. Filled with memorable stories and candid reflections, this episode celebrates a life driven by curiosity, connection, and a passion for giving back.

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