Oh, the Humanities

University of New England Center for Global Humanities
Oh, the Humanities

A podcast devoted to shining a light on the important work being done in the humanities across the U.S. and around the world. Hosted by Josh Pahigian at the University of New England Center for Global Humanities.

Episodes

  1. Sara Rushing: Elucidating Health Libertarianism

    11 MAR

    Sara Rushing: Elucidating Health Libertarianism

    Montana State University professor of political science Sara Rushing discusses COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates, the women's reproductive rights movement, the 2025 measles outbreak in Texas, and how our experiences as patients in modern health care systems can infringe on our personal autonomy.

    33 min
  2. Anna Malavisi: Contemplating Environmental Ethics

    3 FEB

    Anna Malavisi: Contemplating Environmental Ethics

    Environmental philosopher Anna Malavisi of Western Connecticut State University discusses the "greening of ethics" and other philosophical frameworks useful to the environmental and peace movements.

    26 min
  3. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Discussing Race, Gender, and Historic Erasure

    3 JAN

    Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Discussing Race, Gender, and Historic Erasure

    Award-winning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers of Indiana University-Bloomington discusses her path to becoming a scholar of the black female experience in the United States and her work revealing the ways in which race, gender, freedom, and power have intersected to shape women's lives.

    52 min

  4. 08/11/2024

    Steven Conn: Extending History Beyond the Ivory Towers

    Miami University of Ohio history professor Steven Conn discusses Americans’ paradoxical distaste for the city, the complexities of rural America, the importance of a liberal arts foundation for today’s students, and the imperative for scholars to make their work accessible to the general public.

    40 min
  5. Sayvon JL Foster: Understanding Community through Sport

    01/10/2024

    Sayvon JL Foster: Understanding Community through Sport

    University of Kansas professor Sayvon JL Foster discusses his research at the intersection of collegiate athletics, culture, and community. The conversation details Foster's work to help us understand the operation, role, and importance of cultural reproduction in college sporting spaces – paying special attention to fan experience, athlete experience, and organizational culture.

    27 min
  6. Colin Woodard: Contextualizing Our Fragmented America

    21/08/2024

    Colin Woodard: Contextualizing Our Fragmented America

    Thought-leader Colin Woodard joins host Josh Pahigian to discuss his best-selling books on American regionalism, witnessing the supposed “end of history” in Eastern Europe, his reporting on the effects of climate change, and his work as a historical consultant for the video game Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. The discussion eventually arrives at Woodard’s latest project, directing Nationhood Lab at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University.

    34 min
  7. Elizabeth DeWolfe: Bringing History to Life

    03/08/2024

    Elizabeth DeWolfe: Bringing History to Life

    University of New England history professor Elizabeth DeWolfe joins host Josh Pahigian to discuss her scholarship and teaching over a nearly three-decade career. The conversation concludes with DeWolfe unveiling some details concerning her latest book, Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy, which is due out in Spring 2025.

    37 min
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    About

    A podcast devoted to shining a light on the important work being done in the humanities across the U.S. and around the world. Hosted by Josh Pahigian at the University of New England Center for Global Humanities.

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    • Creator
      University of New England Center for Global Humanities
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      7
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © University of New England Center for Global Humanities
    • Show Website
      Oh, the Humanities

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