About Multimedia Videos and Podcasts Multimedia content from the UVA Batten School, including our podcast series, “Grounds to Listen," hosted by Batten Dean Ian H. Solomon. 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.Subscribe to "Grounds to Listen" on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow Us Batten YouTube Grounds to ListenHosted by Ian H. 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 10 - Chick-fil-A COO Tim TassopoulosEpisode 9 - Award-winning Film Producer and Director Nicholas MaEpisode 8 - President and CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation Mariko SilverEpisode 7 - UVA Professor Melissa Thomas-HuntEpisode 6 - Former Virginia House of Delegates Leaders Bill Howell and David Toscano (audio only)Episode 5 - Entrepreneur and Former Washington State Legislator Kevin ParkerEpisode 4 - Arizona Elected Officials Bill Gates and Heather Carter (audio only)Episode 3 - Hawaii State Representative Lauren Matsumoto (audio only)Episode 2 - Debate Champion Bo SeoEpisode 1 - Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore View All