Yale University Press Podcast
Yale University Press
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.
Episodes
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Sep 21, 2017 • 31min
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.
Aug 10, 2017 • 54min
An Interview With Monica Penick
Interview with Monica Penick about her new book Tastemaker: Elizabeth Gordon, House Beautiful, and the Postwar American Home.
Aug 3, 2017 • 32min
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.
Jul 20, 2017 • 45min
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 13, 2017 • 31min
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.
Jun 22, 2017 • 39min
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 9, 2017 • 0sec
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 1, 2017 • 27min
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.
May 25, 2017 • 34min
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 18, 2017 • 36min
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.
