Jun 11, 2026

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon talks to Shirley Ecker Boskey, Professor of History at Vassar, Robert “Bob”  Brigham. Dixon and Brigham discuss Brigham’s new book, This Is A True War Story, which details Brigham’s complicated personal and professional relationship to the...

May 15, 2026

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon sits down with three guests: actress and comedian Lisa Kudrow ’85, actor Dan Bucatinsky ’87, and writer and director Michael Patrick King, who all served as Executive Producers on the HBO Series The Comeback. During the conversation, Wesley asks...

Apr 1, 2026

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon talks to writer and novelist Mike Gillis, one of the head writers for satirical newspaper The Onion. Gillis and Dixon discuss the role of satire and comedy in modern-day American society, and explore the far-reaching influence the newspaper has on pop...

Mar 10, 2026

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon sits down with Ethan Slater ‘14, the Tony-nominated star of Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical. In this conversation, Slater reminisces on his experience as a Vassar student and his path to Broadway, and more recently, starring as Boq...

Feb 5, 2026

In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon talks to Dr. Mildred Johnson ‘03. Dr. Johnson discusses her fascinating educational journey from seeking a nursing degree at community college to joining to participating in Vassar’s Exploring Transfer Program, and ultimately enrolling at Vassar as...