Bio
Leon Botstein is president of Bard College, a position he has held since 1975, where he is also Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities. He is also music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra.
Featured Work
MAY 18, 2017 • Podcast
Crisis of the Liberal Order
What explains the global resurgence of populism and the rise of political actors on the right? And what are the effects on longstanding alliances, international ...
MAY 4, 2017 • Podcast
Shades of Red and Blue: Fake News, Free Speech, and the Media
All democracies have one thing in common: a need for legitimacy, which is ultimately derived from the free and informed consent of the people. This ...
FEB 9, 2015 • Podcast
A Conversation with Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and Champion of Liberal Arts Education
In this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, Leon Botstein discusses Bard's innovative programs to serve the underserved, which include Bard high schools, prison education programs, and ...