Listen to this conversation with Chrysler Museum of Art curator Seth Feman and Columbus Museum curator Jonathan Frederick Walz — we discuss the art and life of the extraordinary American artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. Seth and Jonathan are co-curators of the major traveling exhibition Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is BeautifulContinue reading...

Listen to this conversation with Chrysler Museum of Art curator Seth Feman and Columbus Museum curator Jonathan Frederick Walz — we discuss the art and life of the extraordinary American artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. Seth and Jonathan are co-curators of the major traveling exhibition Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2021/08/18/ep-84-alma-w-thomas-everything-is-beautiful/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 84 – Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk about the life and drawings of the self-taught artist Joseph E. Yoakum with the Art Institute of Chicago‘s Mark Pascale and MoMA‘s Esther Adler, two of the curators of the current traveling retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work andContinue reading...

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk about the life and drawings of the self-taught artist Joseph E. Yoakum with the Art Institute of Chicago‘s Mark Pascale and MoMA‘s Esther Adler, two of the curators of the current traveling retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work and<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2021/07/27/ep-83-a-conversation-about-american-artist-joseph-e-yoakum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 83 – A Conversation About American Artist Joseph E. Yoakum

As Michael S. Roth wrote in his review in The Washington Post, “The maturation of Grundberg as a renowned critic coincides with the maturation of photography as an art form and its conquest of the art market. With this fine book, he has given us a personal yet balanced accountContinue reading...

As Michael S. Roth wrote in his review in The Washington Post, “The maturation of Grundberg as a renowned critic coincides with the maturation of photography as an art form and its conquest of the art market. With this fine book, he has given us a personal yet balanced account<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2021/04/16/ep-82-how-photography-became-contemporary-art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 82 – How Photography Became Contemporary Art

In a fascinating conversation that ranges from Alice Neel’s politics to her painting practice, we talk with Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, the co-curators of the current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-editors of the related catalogue, Alice Neel: People Come First. YaleUniversity · Alice Neel's DeepContinue reading...

In a fascinating conversation that ranges from Alice Neel’s politics to her painting practice, we talk with Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, the co-curators of the current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-editors of the related catalogue, Alice Neel: People Come First. YaleUniversity · Alice Neel's Deep<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2021/04/06/ep-81-alice-neels-deep-humanism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 81 – Alice Neel’s Deep Humanism

Tracing a historical line from commedia dell’arte, Hogarth and others to modern and contemporary artists including Ollie Harrington, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, and Kara Walker, we discuss Black visual satire with Duke professor Richard J. Powell. YaleUniversity · Exploring Black Visual Satire Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify |

Ep. 80 – Exploring Black Visual Satire

Kim Sichel discusses her new book, a richly illustrated look at some of the most important photobooks of the 20th century France experienced a golden age of photobook production from the late 1920s through the 1950s. YaleUniversity · The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the early 20thContinue reading...

Kim Sichel discusses her new book, a richly illustrated look at some of the most important photobooks of the 20th century France experienced a golden age of photobook production from the late 1920s through the 1950s. YaleUniversity · The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the early 20th<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2020/03/23/ep-79-the-wild-world-of-modernist-photobooks-in-france-in-the-early-20th-century/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 79 – The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the Early 20th Century

Susan A. Phillips talks about her deeply researched study of Los Angeles graffiti that includes marks made by hobos, prisoners, pachucos, surfers, punks, grips, taggers, seafarers, and more. YaleUniversity · L.A. graffiti in a whole new light Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 78 – L.A. graffiti in a whole new light

Eileen Hogan

British artist Eileen Hogan, Yale Center for British Art curator Elisabeth Fairman, and Artists’ Lives oral historian Cathy Courtney have a wide-ranging conversation about painting, exhibitions, gardens, poetry, and more. YaleUniversity · The Beautiful, Atmospheric Art of Eileen Hogan Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 77 – The beautiful, atmospheric art of Eileen Hogan

Frank Lloyd Wright

Architectural historian Anthony Alofsin offers us an entirely new way of looking at role New York City played in the life and career of Frank Lloyd Wright — and a new way of looking at the city, as well. YaleUniversity · Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City Subscribe: AppleContinue reading...

Architectural historian Anthony Alofsin offers us an entirely new way of looking at role New York City played in the life and career of Frank Lloyd Wright — and a new way of looking at the city, as well. YaleUniversity · Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City Subscribe: Apple<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2019/07/18/ep-76-the-complex-relationship-between-frank-lloyd-wright-and-new-york-city/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 76 – The complex relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City

In this conversation with eminent architectural critic Witold Rybczynski, we discuss some fascinating and truly unique architecture and urban development projects in one the most beautiful cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina. YaleUniversity · Charleston Fancy Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 75 – Charleston Fancy

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.

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.

Not Balanced

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.

Insightful

Yale University Press Podcast

A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud﻿

Ep. 74 – The Importance of Learning Multiple Languages

A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works

Color

We’re talking about color this week—where it comes from, how we see it, and its role in our lives.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

Ep. 61 – On Color

Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to where we are today.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 53 – Class in America

We’re all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition influences society and what it means for our understanding of the world.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 59 – The Psychology of Human Societies

Antonin Scalia

A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia’s legacy.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 54 – Antonin Scalia

They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Vory?   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify

Ep. 60 – Russia’s Super Mafia

A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against them. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 67 – How False Beliefs Spread

The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How does this happen and what can we do about it? Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 72 – Threat-Mongering in America

A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones. Jody Gastfriend, author of My Parent’s Keeper: The Guilt, Grief, Guesswork, and Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving and Michael Hoak discuss the challenges and gifts of caregiving.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 62 – Caring for Aging Parents

The Taj Mahal is deserving of its role as one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world; Professor Chanchal Dadlani explains why subsequent architecture, from the later years of the Mughal Empire, deserve our attention, as well. YaleUniversity · Mughal Architecture Including—and Beyond—the Taj Mahal Subscribe:Apple PodcastsContinue reading...

The Taj Mahal is deserving of its role as one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world; Professor Chanchal Dadlani explains why subsequent architecture, from the later years of the Mughal Empire, deserve our attention, as well. YaleUniversity · Mughal Architecture Including—and Beyond—the Taj Mahal Subscribe:Apple Podcasts<a href="https://blog.yalebooks.com/2019/04/18/ep-73-mughal-architecture-including-and-beyond-the-taj-mahal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

Ep. 73 – Mughal Architecture Including—and Beyond—the Taj Mahal

A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 65 – The History of Intelligence

What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran’s past and present. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud

Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran

Grab a cold one as we discuss the history and science of beer. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 68 – A Natural History of Beer

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Global Issues

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!