Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Robert Harrison
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Entitled Opinions is a literary talk show on Stanford University Radio, KZSU, in which Professor Robert Harrison interviews guests about issues that range from literature and philosophy to politics and sports.
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Bioregionalism and the Reinhabitation of Place with Mark Gonnerman
A conversation about bioregionalism and reinhabitation with Mark Gonnerman, author of “A Sense of the Whole: Reading Gary Snyder.” Songs in this episode: “Comin’ Back to Me” by Jefferson Airplane and “Dear Mother Earth” by Canned Heat.
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The Spirit of Rivers
A meandering monologue on rivers with our host, Professor Robert Harrison. Songs in this episode: “Getting Ready” by Frans Bak, and “You Better Move On” by Arthur Alexander.
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Crime in America with Scott Thomas Anderson
A conversation about crime in America with Scott Thomas Anderson, author of “Shadow People,” journalist for Sacramento News & Review, and producer of the podcasts “Drinkers with Writing Problems” and “Trace of the Devastation.” Songs in this episode: “Helen” by Glass Wave and “Hey Joe” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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Mindfulness in a Distracted World with Nate Klemp
A conversation with Nate Klemp, a philosopher, writer, and founding partner at Mindfulness Magazine, on practicing mindfulness in our fast-paced, technology-dependent world. He is also co-author of the New York Times bestseller “Start Here.” Songs in this episode: “Nausicaa” by Glass Wave and “Dayvan Cowboy” by Boards of Canada.
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The Artificiality of Natural Intelligence with David Bates
In this philosophy-heavy episode, Professor Robert Harrison and David Bates, Professor of Rhetoric at UC Berkeley, discuss the “unnatural” origins of human technology and the difficulty of drawing sharp distinctions between artificial and natural intelligence. Songs in this episode: “Bourée” by Jethro Tull and “Ghost” by Fleetwood Mac.
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Dante’s Characters: Part Four, Brunetto Latini
A monologue on Dante’s unflattering (and unjustified) portrait of his teacher, Brunetto Latini. This episode wraps up the first season of Robert Harrison’s series on “Dante’s Characters.” Songs in this episode: “La nuit du rat” by La Féline and “Preludio” by Dolce Acqua.
Customer Reviews
Therapy for modernity via art, music and literature
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Brilliant show
This show has opened up so many worlds to me. The range of topics is incredible and the depth of conversation is just at the right level. i haven't listened to every show (although I'm not far off), but each one I have has left me richer for it. My only suggestion for improvement is to change the song in the intro.
Mr
The only criticism I have is the long wait between semesters. I would love to have a program that directly critiques the new militant atheism that is becoming a force that may be unduly influencing the zeitgeist of our age. The preparation Harrison must do is phenomenal. His observations are nuanced and intelligent. His approach is one of respect for his guests even though it is obvious he does not entirely agree with all of their propositions.