Coffee with the Chairman (Museum of Madeiran Heritage)

Coffee with the Chairman** is a warm, conversational podcast hosted by Steve Duarte, Chairman of the Museum of Madeiran Heritage. Recorded at the Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, each episode invites listeners to pull up a chair and enjoy thoughtful conversations over coffee about Madeiran culture, history, and heritage. Through engaging interviews and personal reflections, Steve explores the rich traditions of Madeira and the Madeiran diaspora—family stories, immigration, faith, food, music, and the famed Madeira wine that helped shape American history. Episodes feature community leaders, historians, cultural ambassadors, and special guests who share insights that connect the past to the present. Part education, part storytelling, and always heartfelt, **Coffee with the Chairman** celebrates identity, legacy, and community—one cup of coffee at a time.