FEED DROP: 2026 Commencement Speeches: Ron DeSantis, Muriel Bowser, Scott Bessent & James Patterson

About this episode

This episode features a collection of memorable 2026 commencement speeches from various speakers reflecting on important themes.

Hear another collection of memorable 2026 commencement speeches from campuses across the country featuring Erika Kirk, Ron DeSantis, Muriel Bowser, Scott Bessent, and bestselling author James Patterson. This edition of C-SPAN’s Commencement Addresses podcast features reflections on leadership, faith, creativity, public service, curiosity, and navigating an uncertain future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Ron DeSantis, Muriel Bowser, Scott Bessent, James Patterson

Topics covered

• commencement speeches
• leadership
• public service
• creativity
• faith
• curiosity
• navigating uncertainty

Keywords

• commencement
• speeches
• leadership
• public service
• creativity
• faith
• curiosity
• uncertain future

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