Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works
A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
Apr 26, 2018•26 min
Yale University Press Podcast
The Yale University Press Podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with experts and authors on a range of topics including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are intellectually curious. Jessica Holahan hosts discussions on all things art and architecture and there are occasional appearances by Yale University Press Director John Donatich.
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Ep. 54 – Antonin Scalia
A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia’s legacy. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
Apr 19, 2018•27 min
Ep. 53 – Class in America
Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to where we are today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Apr 12, 2018•31 min
Ep. 52 – A Little History of Archaeology
Are Indiana Jones and Lara Croft real archaeologists? Brian Fagan takes us through the history of archaeology from the early treasure hunting days to the rigorously scientific present. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Apr 05, 2018•22 min
Ep. 51 – Why Baseball Matters
Baseball is America’s Pastime but can it survive in the technological era when games are longer than most attention spans? Susan Jacoby, author and longtime baseball fan, discusses the history of the game and what it can do to keep fans engaged. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Mar 29, 2018•30 min
Ep. 50 – The Art of Libation in Classical Athens
Explore the prevalence and the significance of images of liquids being poured from vessels in the fascinating and beautiful artworks of 5th century Athens. Yale associate professor Milette Gaifman, with a joint appointment in the Departments of Classics and History of Art, is perfectly situated to discuss what it is the Continue reading…
Mar 22, 2018•27 min
Ep. 49 – Picasso and Drawing
Drawing serves as a vital thread connecting artist Pablo Picasso’s entire body of work. Christopher Lloyd – former Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures in the British Royal Collection – talks to George Miller about Picasso’s drawings, tracing the artist’s lifelong achievement as a draughtsman. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Mar 08, 2018•22 min
Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran
What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran’s past and present. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Mar 01, 2018•23 min
Ep. 47 – A Cultural History of Extraordinary Bodies
How have we used size to judge people over time? What is the history of size in popular culture? Lynne Vallone discusses how bodies both big and small influence our perception. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Feb 15, 2018•27 min
Ep. 46 – A Foreign Policy for the Left
What does a leftist foreign policy look like? Is it on the right track now or is it time for a change? We have Michael Walzer on to discuss. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Feb 08, 2018•25 min
Saving Lake Superior
The story of Lake Superior’s conservation recovery and what it can teach us in the face of climate change.
Nov 10, 2017•33 min
The Art of the Iran Deal
Trita Parsi explains the Iran Deal: its strengths, weaknesses, and the ramifications of ending it.
Oct 19, 2017•20 min
Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing.
Oct 12, 2017
Inside the Human Organ Trade
Big ticket items like kidneys, livers, and hearts aren’t the only things that can be extracted from you after death. A look inside the cadaver trade and its shadowy history.
Oct 05, 2017•35 min
The Origin of Early Civilization
Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced.
Sep 28, 2017•32 min
The Challenges of Being a Social Media Star
The road to social media stardom is difficult and rarely pays well. Brooke Erin Duffy shares stories of success and offers advice and a warning for those looking to make it big.
Sep 21, 2017•31 min
An Interview With Monica Penick
Interview with Monica Penick about her new book Tastemaker: Elizabeth Gordon, House Beautiful, and the Postwar American Home.
Aug 10, 2017•54 min
Foreign Policy for a Networked World
Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses foreign policy and the roles governments and individuals can play in an increasingly networked world.
Aug 03, 2017•32 min
Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli, and the Great Stink of 1858
The summer of 1858 was hot and stinky in London and filled with stories and scandals.
Jul 20, 2017•45 min
The Nazi Obsession with the Occult
The Nazi obsession with the occult and supernatural are well-known in pop culture. Eric Kurlander gives us the real story beyond what we’ve seen in Hollywood and comics.
Jul 13, 2017•31 min
The Mystery of Gravity Waves and Black Holes
Scientists have finally measured gravitational waves from the collision of black holes. Marcia Bartusiak explains why this matters and talks about some of the universe’s most mysterious objects.
Jun 22, 2017•39 min
The Politics of the Airwaves
Why was the FCC created and what was it’s original purpose? Thomas Hazlett, former chief economist of the FCC, discusses the politics of the FCC and issues like censorship and net neutrality.
Jun 09, 2017
Ep. 29 – Social Media and Protests
What role does social media play in networked protests? Zeynep Tufekci discusses this, online privacy, and how to combat fake news online.
Jun 01, 2017•27 min
The Life and Politics of William F. Buckley
Alvin Felzenberg shares stories about William F. Buckley, from his early family life to the formation of the modern conservative movement.
May 25, 2017•34 min
America’s Role on the Global Stage
What should US foreign policy look like in the age of globalism? Foreign policy expert Thomas Wright discusses the threats and opportunities facing the US from places like Europe and East Asia and offers guidance on crafting a foreign policy that addresses these modern challenges. This episode was recorded on 5/16/2017.
May 18, 2017•36 min
Illustrated print culture in the 19th century
Professor Patricia Mainardi discusses the earliest days of comics along with other exciting developments in the illustrated press in 19th-century France and England.
May 11, 2017•44 min
Reproductive Technology and the Rights of the Child
Millions of children have been born in the United States with the help of cutting-edge reproductive technologies. Tom Ekman discusses these technologies, where they are going, and more importantly, the rights of the children born using them.
May 04, 2017•28 min
The Science and Mystery of Solar Eclipses
Solar eclipses have fascinated us since the beginning of human existence. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni discusses the cultural history of eclipses, the science behind them, and gives some tips for watching two upcoming US total solar eclipses.
Apr 27, 2017•29 min
How Retailers Strip Your Privacy
Your privacy isn’t safe even when you shop offline. Retailers are tracking your behavior and evaluating your value as a customer in physical stores. Privacy expert and author Joseph Turow discusses the ways they are doing this and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Apr 20, 2017•31 min
The End of Europe
Daily Beast correspondent and author Jamie Kirchick discusses why the Europe as we know it may cease to exist as Russian meddling, uncertainty about the future of NATO, and events like Brexit push the EU in a new and uncertain direction.
Apr 13, 2017•34 min
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