We are thrilled to announce our first speaker of the 2025 season. Join us May 8 at 7PM to hear from Andrew Heyward, former President of CBS News and nationally recognized expert on the changing media landscape. Heyward will take the stage at the Tilden Arts Center to talk about the political, economic and cultural threats facing trustworthy journalism and what we can do to see that it not only survives but thrives. The evening is sure to be informative and thought-provoking. You won’t want to miss it.
Heyward, a resident of Chatham MA and Woodstock VT, is an award-winning broadcast news producer and executive. He currently advises local TV stations on digital strategy and video storytelling. He is a senior advisor at MIT’s Center for Constructive Communication, where he works at the intersection of journalism and technology, including generative AI. Heyward has also done research on innovation in local television news and on ways to restore trust in journalism.
Before his ten-year term as CBS News President, Heyward was executive producer of the CBS Evening News and developed and launched the weekly primetime program 48 Hours.
Our general admission tickets are now $35 per person.
In addition, you can become a CCSS SUPPORTER when you buy a $75 ticket, of which $40 is tax deductible.
During our inaugural season we heard from two captivating speakers.
Just weeks before the 2024 presidential election, Steven Levitsky, the Harvard University professor who is a leading expert on democracy and authoritarianism and a New York Times best-selling author, spoke about the threats to democracy around the globe and here at home.
In August, Jonathan Zittrain, an internationally renowned internet expert and a professor of law, computer science and public policy at Harvard University, tackled the complex and challenging world of Artificial Intelligence.
After an introduction from the series moderator, there will be a 45 minute speaker presentation followed by a Q&A session with audience submitted questions.
No. The events are only available to in-person attendees.
Yes, a question card will be inserted in your program and collected by ushers during the presentation. Although time may be limited, many questions from the audience will be covered during the Q&A period.
Yes, all attendees who’ve submitted an email address will receive a survey.
No. Speaker contracts allow for dissemination of presentation for limited educational purposes only.
Programs will be cancelled if the speaker is unable to travel to Cape Cod or if the Town of Barnstable experiences a severe Weather Emergency. For possible cancellations due to weather, please consult our website at capecodspeakers.org.
The Cape Cod Speaker Series, Inc. (CCSS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by local residents dedicated to bringing diverse voices, cultural opportunities and educational support to Cape Cod.
The CCSS hosts nationally recognized experts, inspiring thought leaders and prominent personalities to address challenging issues, share entertaining topics and stimulate conversation. Speakers offer their perspectives on a range of subjects from global affairs to the media, the environment, politics, history, science, the arts and culture. Through these programs we strive to build understanding and respect for differing points of view and experiences in our community.
After setting aside funds for future operations, any surplus generated by CCSS will go to providing financial aid to Cape Cod Community College students.
Please contact us with any queries you have regarding speakers, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships or other ways to partner with CCSS.
