About Multimedia Videos and Podcasts Videos and podcasts from the Batten School, including our new series, “Grounds to Listen.” Listen to thought-provoking conversations, engage with new ideas, and get a glimpse of life at Batten.Follow us on YouTube for all of our video content. Follow Us Batten YouTube Grounds to Listen Hosted by Ian Solomon, Dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at UVA, our new vidcast features insightful conversations with leaders and scholars from diverse backgrounds, exploring their personal stories and delving into the art of leadership in an increasingly diverse and divided world. Episode 1 - Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore Episode 2 - Debate Champion Bo Seo Episode 3 - Hawaii State Representative Lauren Matsumoto (audio only) Episode 4 - Arizona Elected Officials Bill Gates and Heather Carter (audio only) Episode 5 - Entrepreneur and Former Washington State Legislator Kevin Parker Episode 6 - Former Virginia House of Delegates Leaders Bill Howell and David Toscano (audio only) Episode 7 - UVA Professor Melissa Thomas-Hunt Episode 8 - President and CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation Mariko Silver View All