Summary: Theodore Olson, former U.S. solicitor general, gave the morning lecture Thursday, July 7. Olson, named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, discusses a number of topics with Director of Religion Joan Brown Campbell in this podcast. He touches on same-sex marriage and marriage in general. Olson describes his path to becoming a lawyer and his involvement in high-profile cases, including Bush v. Gore. As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Olson speaks of his wife, Barbara, and the bravery shown by her in the face of death that day.
