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Yale University Press Podcast

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 intellectual... Read more

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Ep. 74 – The Importance of Learning Multiple Languages

Ep. 74 – The Importance of Learning Multiple Languages

A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age. Subscribe:Apple Podc... Read more

2 May 2019

30mins

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Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works

Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works

A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries.   Subscribe: App... Read more

26 Apr 2018

26mins

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Ep. 61 – On Color

Ep. 61 – On Color

We’re talking about color this week—where it comes from, how we see it, and its role in our lives.   Subscribe: Apple Po... Read more

28 Jun 2018

28mins

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Ep. 53 – Class in America

Ep. 53 – Class in America

Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of ... Read more

12 Apr 2018

31mins

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Ep. 59 – The Psychology of Human Societies

Ep. 59 – The Psychology of Human Societies

We’re all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition ... Read more

14 Jun 2018

34mins

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Ep. 54 – Antonin Scalia

Ep. 54 – 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 se... Read more

19 Apr 2018

27mins

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Ep. 60 – Russia’s Super Mafia

Ep. 60 – Russia’s Super Mafia

They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Vory? ... Read more

21 Jun 2018

29mins

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Ep. 67 – How False Beliefs Spread

Ep. 67 – How False Beliefs Spread

A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against ... Read more

10 Jan 2019

30mins

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Ep. 72 – Threat-Mongering in America

Ep. 72 – Threat-Mongering in America

The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How ... Read more

28 Mar 2019

27mins

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Ep. 62 – Caring for Aging Parents

Ep. 62 – Caring for Aging Parents

A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones. Jody Gastfriend, author of My Parent’s Keeper: The Gu... Read more

12 Jul 2018

23mins

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

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

The Taj Mahal is deserving of its role as one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world; Professor Chan... Read more

18 Apr 2019

31mins

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Ep. 65 – The History of Intelligence

Ep. 65 – The History of Intelligence

A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation.   Subscribe: App... Read more

8 Nov 2018

26mins

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Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran

Ep. 48 – The History of Modern Iran

What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does ... Read more

1 Mar 2018

23mins

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Ep. 68 – A Natural History of Beer

Ep. 68 – A Natural History of Beer

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

24 Jan 2019

20mins

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