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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Oct 24, 2008 • 38min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Peter R. Mansoor, Ken Wells and Ivan Brunetti
In Episode 19, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Peter R. Mansoor about his experience as a brigade commander during the crucial first year of the war in Iraq, (2) Ken Wells about the harrowing experiences faced by residents of Saint Bernard Parish during and after Hurricane Katrina, and (3) Ivan Brunetti, editor of Anthology of … Read More Read More
Aug 27, 2008 • 30min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Derek van Bever and Marjorie Greenfield
In Episode 18, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Derek van Bever about the reasons that a company’s growth can stall, and (2) Dr. Marjorie Greenfield about her pregnancy guide for working women.
Jul 18, 2008 • 32min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Marwan Muasher and Rob Riemen
In Episode 17, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Marwan Muasher about the contribution of modern Arab states to the Middle East peace process and (2) Rob Riemen about the importance of spiritual development to the health of the body politic.
Jun 5, 2008 • 30min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Jonathan Zittrain and Benny Morris
Chris Gondek speaks with Jonathan Zittrain about The Future of the Internet–And How to Stop It, and with Benny Morris about the founding of Israel and the first Arab-Israeli War.
May 12, 2008 • 28min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Josh Ozersky and Richard Thaler
Chris Gondek speaks with Josh Ozersky , about the history of the American hamburger, and with Richard Thaler, co-author with Cass Sunstein of Nudge, about the importance of structuring choices.
Apr 17, 2008 • 31min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Steve Fraser and Jay Parini
Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Steve Fraser, about how Americans have perceived Wall Street and its more well known investors throughout its history, and with (2) Jay Parini, about the importance of poetry for both individuals and for cultures.
Mar 7, 2008 • 35min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Richard Sennett and Gus Speth
In Episode 13, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Richard Sennett, winner of the 2006 Hegel Prize for lifetime achievement in the humanities and social sciences, about the art of craftsmanship; and (2) Gus Speth, Dean of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale, about how the free market system will need to adjust … Read More Read More
Mar 6, 2008 • 31min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Victoria Clark and Daniel J. Solove
In Episode 12, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Victoria Clark about Zionism and the American evangelical community and (2) Daniel J. Solove about the permanent and global nature of the Internet affecting people’s reputations.
Mar 6, 2008 • 32min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones and Russell Korobkin
In Episode 10, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones about the earliest beginnings of the bureau, their current fights with organized crime, and the war on terror, and with (2) Russell Korobkin about the current and future legal issues surrounding stem cell therapy.
Mar 6, 2008 • 30min
A Conversation with Chris Gondek, A.K. Sandoval-Strausz and Claudia Nahson
In Episode 11, Chris Gondek speaks with (1) A. K. Sandoval-Strausz who explores the idea of American hospitality and the modern hotel as an uniquely American invention, and with (2) Claudia Nahson about the art of William Steig — the well-known cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker.
