Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Entitled Opinions: The Twentieth Anniversary
Nov 10, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Christy Wampole, a Princeton professor and former producer, celebrates two decades of insightful dialogue alongside host Robert Harrison. They explore the show's origins, its unique title pun, and the spiritual power of radio. Robert shares tales of his musical awakening and the compelling voice that binds listeners. Delving into the art of conversation, he emphasizes thoughtful engagement over mere interviews. The duo also reflects on the show's avoidance of fleeting political topics, opting instead for timeless intellectual nourishment.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Modest Start, Global Reach
- Robert Harrison started Entitled Opinions to showcase faculty and create serious intellectual dialogue beyond campus gossip.
- The show unexpectedly reached an international audience once episodes were posted to iTunes early on.
Title As Democratic Provocation
- The title 'Entitled Opinions' puns on academic titles and on everyone's entitlement to an opinion.
- Harrison prioritizes guests who can sustain an hour of engaging conversation regardless of credential level.
Jimi Hendrix Concert That Changed Him
- Harrison recounts attending a 1968 Jimi Hendrix concert in Rome that transformed his life and pushed him toward music.
- That early devotion to music later shaped how he integrates songs and mood into the radio show.
