Running to the Noise

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college.admissions@oberlin.edu

conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu

giving@oberlin.edu

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Student Takeover, Part 1 | Deepfakes, Trolling Russian Embassies, and the Power of the Youth Vote

October 08, 2026

What happens when the students behind the questions finally get to take over the conversation?In this special, two-part episode of Running to the Noise, Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar turns over the microphone to student producers Travis O’Daniel and Eloise Rich. The newly minted Oberlin alumni return to share conversations of their own with some of Season 3’s most memorable guests including AI pioneer Tom Dietterich, Mamdani ally and civil rights attorney Ali Najmi, and Lawfa...

From Oberlin to The Voice: Tamara Jade on Creativity, Risk, and Building a Career on Your Own Terms

June 30, 2026

What does it take to build a creative career when there’s no clear roadmap?In this special live episode of Running to the Noise, President Carmen Twillie Ambar welcomes singer, actor, comedian, and Oberlin alumna Tamara Jade ’12 back to campus for a candid conversation about ambition, resilience, and life as a working artist.Recorded before a live audience of Oberlin students just weeks before Commencement, the discussion becomes an extended mentoring session as Jade shares lessons on network...

Billion-Dollar Giving: Cecilia Conrad on Changing How Philanthropy Funds Big Ideas

May 22, 2026

People closest to the world’s biggest problems often have the best solutions. They just don’t always have access to the dollars needed to bring them to life. That belief is at the center of Cecilia Conrad’s work to rethink how philanthropists find and fund big ideas.In this episode of Running to the Noise, Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar speaks with Conrad, founding CEO of Lever for Change, the nonprofit that has helped direct more than $2.5 billion toward high-impact organizat...

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Running to the Noise is hosted by Carmen Twillie Ambar. Its publicly listed emails are college.admissions@oberlin.edu, conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu, and giving@oberlin.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Running to the Noise?

The publicly listed emails for Running to the Noise: college.admissions@oberlin.edu, conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu, and giving@oberlin.edu.

How many listeners does Running to the Noise have?

Podseeker estimates Running to the Noise reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Running to the Noise?

Running to the Noise typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise or notable accomplishments as a scholar, civic or policy leader, philanthropist, artist, or practitioner addressing significant public challenges. An Oberlin connection may be an advantage. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a prominent organization or public initiative; Recognized academic or professional expertise; Significant artistic or performance credits. Recent guests include Benjamin Wittes, Ali Najmi, and Thomas G. Dietterich.

How hard is it to get booked on Running to the Noise?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Running to the Noise cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Higher Education, Public Policy, Social Impact, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.