Drew Gilpin Faust

President Emerita of Harvard and author of the book "This Republic of Suffering," focusing on grief after the American Civil War.

Top 3 podcasts with Drew Gilpin Faust

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Dec 10, 2023 • 43min

Morale on the Frontlines of Ukraine; Risk of Israel War Expanding; Waning Bipartisan support for Ukraine; Antisemitism on Campus

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses morale in Ukraine. Haaretz correspondent Amir Tibon shares Israel's war strategy. Kori Schake and Anne Applebaum talk about waning support for Ukraine. Former Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust discusses antisemitism on campus.

Mar 8, 2025 • 52min

We Need to Talk About COVID

Join grief expert David Kessler, former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust, and funeral singer Lauren DePino as they delve deep into the emotional aftermath of COVID-19. They discuss the unspoken grief of lost connections and the societal impact of collective mourning. Faust shares insights from history, revealing lessons from the Civil War, while DePino highlights how funeral music can act as a balm for the grieving. Together, they explore the importance of embracing our losses to foster healing and connection.

Nov 15, 2023 • 59min

Change Is the Operative Force of History with Drew Gilpin Faust

Historian and civil rights activist, Drew Gilpin Faust, discusses the transformative power of change throughout history, the ongoing fight for equality, the influence of social and historical conditions on personal relationships, the demand for change during the 1960s, acts of revolt against oppression, the current state of higher education, and the issue of paid sick leave in the United States.