164 episodes

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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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 46 Ratings

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.

    The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading Greek Tragedy

    The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading Greek Tragedy

    In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with award-winning classicist Edith Hall about her new book, Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me.

    • 54 min
    The Search for a Forgotten Architect

    The Search for a Forgotten Architect

    William Whitaker and Heather Isbell Schumacher talk about the life and work of Minerva Parker Nichols.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Building Pluralistic Campuses with Michael S. Roth

    Building Pluralistic Campuses with Michael S. Roth

    In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Wesleyan president Michael S. Roth about the history of the student, current crises facing higher education, and building pluralistic campuses.

    • 40 min
    The History of Weaving at Black Mountain College

    The History of Weaving at Black Mountain College

    A conversation with Michael Beggs and Julie Thomson.

    • 43 min
    The Last Non-Christian Emperor of Rome

    The Last Non-Christian Emperor of Rome

    In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Philip Freeman about Julian: Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor (Ancient Lives Series).

    • 27 min
    Mark Polizzotti Makes the Case for Why Surrealism Matters

    Mark Polizzotti Makes the Case for Why Surrealism Matters

    The author’s new book offers insight into the Surrealism movement and why it continues to inspire.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

Ahimsa2013 ,

Insightful

If only major cable news networks focused more on this type of in-depth conversations with experts about issues that matter, instead of the constant bias, sensationalism and opinion-based “journalism.” At least podcasts like this exist! Thank you Yale.

MaireSF ,

Not Balanced

I genuinely looked forward to checking-out Yale’s academic podcasts. I always enjoy finding new sources of meaningful material to feed my passion for knowledge. At first glance, many of the topics piqued my interest. Unfortunately, the actual experience was disheartening. What happened to critical thought and balanced analysis in academia?! It appears even Yale has succumbed to the leftists. Sigh. (No, I am not alt-right. Just a “classical liberal.”). The star rating was difficult as the non-ideological lectures are good. Sadly, the leftist dominance ruins the rest.

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