"Voices of Transparency and Excellence" is filling in for Close The Door.

Andrew Flescher, professor of public health and English at Stony Brook University, explores where morality is learned, what defines it, and whether it’s subjective or objective in the age of the Trump administration. This conversation is from February 2026.

Lauren Hale, professor in the Department of Family and Population and Preventative Medicine in the Renaissance School of Medicine, examines sleep from a historical perspective, the increase in sleep deficiency over time, and how sleep relates to public health, social justice, and inequality. This conversation is from May 2026.

Lisa Chichura, director of the strategic partnership for industrial resurgence, and Derek O’Connor, who leads workforce readiness and K-12 engagement programming in the Office for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University, explore how the job market has changed and bridges between education and the workforce. This conversation is from February 2026.

Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, chief of the nutrition division and associate clinical professor at Stony Brook Medicine, explores the 2025-2030 federal dietary guidelines issued by the Trump administration and how these guidelines have changed from previous years. We will discuss nutrition research, obesity, and tips for eating a balanced diet. This conversation is from March 2026.

Hosts: Judi Brown Clarke, Vice President of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer; and Rick Gatteau, Vice President of Student Affairs at Stony Brook University.