Beyond the Lecture

American Academy in Berlin

Beyond the Lecture is a podcast from the American Academy in Berlin featuring short interviews with our residential fellows and guest lecturers from a range of academic disciplines, journalism, and the arts. New York Office American Academy in Berlin, Inc. 14 East 60th Street, Suite 1104 New York, NY 10022 USA Berlin Office American Academy in Berlin GmbH Hans Arnhold Center Am Sandwerder 17-19 14109 Berlin Germany

  1. On Becoming a Writer: An Evening with Colson Whitehead

    1 jul

    On Becoming a Writer: An Evening with Colson Whitehead

    Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and the Academy’s spring 2026 Dirk Ippen writer-in-residence, reflects on what first inspired him to begin writing, the scope of his work, and what lies ahead in conversation with Wieland Freund, editor of German daily Die Welt’s culture section. The event took place in cooperation with Kultur Büro Elisabeth. For more information about Colson Whitehead, visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/colson-whitehead/. Host: Carolin Frederking Producer: Tony Andrews Music: "Valium," by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    1 u 4 m
  2. Crossroads with Percival Everett

    1 jul

    Crossroads with Percival Everett

    Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Percival Everett reflects on the interplay between his literary work and visual art with Naomi Beckwith, Deputy Director and Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation; and Artistic Director, documenta 16. This event took place collaboration with the American Academy in Berlin, Hamburger Bahnhof, and Literaturhaus Berlin, as part of the Crossroads# Literature Meets Art series. For more information on Percival Everett and Naomi Beckwith, visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/percival-everett/ and https://www.americanacademy.de/person/naomi-beckwith/. Host: Carolin Frederking Producer: Tony Andrews Music: "Valium," by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    54 min.
  3. Jeffrey Eugenides & Daniel Kehlmann: The Craft of Novel Writing

    31-07-2025

    Jeffrey Eugenides & Daniel Kehlmann: The Craft of Novel Writing

    Two powerhouse authors from each side of the Atlantic: American Jeffrey Eugenides -- a former Academy fellow -- and German-Austrian Daniel Kehlmann discuss the craft, challenges, and joys of novel writing at a literary salon in Aspen, Colorado, hosted by Academy trustee Leah Zell. On July 1, 2025, Zell hosted this fifth annual summer salon, bringing the work of the American Academy in Berlin to the Rocky Mountains. Host: Kristen Allen Producer: Tony Andrews Music: "Valium," by nothanks Photo: Hal Williams

    1 u 4 m
  4. Migration Stories: The Evolution of German-Jewish Identity

    18-06-2025

    Migration Stories: The Evolution of German-Jewish Identity

    Today’s German-based Jewish writers navigate complex identities that encompass Holocaust migration history and diverse diasporic narratives. In this episode of “Beyond the Lecture,” literary scholar and spring 2025 Carol Kahn Strauss Fellow in Jewish Studies Agnes Mueller speaks to three prominent authors who are bringing such stories to life: Olga Grjasnowa, Julia Franck, and Dana Vowinckel. It’s a rare chance to hear them speak about their work in English. Visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/agnes-mueller/ for more information about Agnes Mueller and her work at the American Academy in Berlin. For more information about the authors: Olga Grjasnowa: https://www.hanser-literaturverlage.de/personen/olga-grjasnowa-p-802 Julia Franck: https://juliafranck.de/ and https://www.mothbooks.co.uk/julia-franck Dana Vowinckel: https://danavowinckel.com/ Host: Kristen Allen Producer: Tony Andrews Music: “Valium,” by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    57 min.
  5. Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Taiwan

    01-08-2024

    Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Taiwan

    Taiwan is frequently in the news, but context is scarce. In this episode of "Beyond the Lecture," journalist and spring 2024 Holtzbrinck Fellow Michael Meyer talks about his research and writing on the colonial history of the island, the immense changes it has seen in recent decades, and what’s at stake for residents when their now thriving democracy is treated like a geopolitical pawn between superpowers. Visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/michael-meyer-2/ for more information about Michael Meyer and his work at the American Academy in Berlin. Host: Kristen Allen Producer: Tony Andrews Music: “Valium,” by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    33 min.
  6. Children of Violence – Intergenerational Trauma and Political Identity

    25-07-2024

    Children of Violence – Intergenerational Trauma and Political Identity

    Our “Beyond the Lecture” podcast is back! In this episode, spring 2024 Nina Maria Gorrissen fellow and expert in comparative political behavior Noam Lupu talks about his research into how intergenerational trauma shapes political identity. Touching on his own family's experience and those of his research subjects, he opens new ways of understanding this transfer. Visit https://www.americanacademy.de/person/noam-lupu/ for more information about Lupu and his work at the American Academy in Berlin. Host: Kristen Allen Producer: Tony Andrews Music: “Valium,” by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    27 min.
  7. Is Russia a "Verbrecherstaat?" - A Perspective from International Law

    29-04-2022

    Is Russia a "Verbrecherstaat?" - A Perspective from International Law

    With the Russian attack on Ukraine, the Academy's spring 2022 Daimler fellow Lawrence Douglas's project on aggressive war, atrocity and the "Verbrecherstaat" suddenly became very current. On this episode of "Beyond the Lecture," Douglas talks about the origin of the term "Verbrecherstaat," considers Russia's actions in light of the categories of aggressive war and atrocity, and explains the options and limitations of international law. Host: Denise Gamon Producer: Juliane Schallau Music: Valium by nothanks Photo: Annette Hornischer

    33 min.
  8. Threats from the Margin? - Ladee Hubbard's novel "The Descendants"

    28-02-2022

    Threats from the Margin? - Ladee Hubbard's novel "The Descendants"

    In fall 2021, New Orleans-based writer Ladee Hubbard spent her time as Mary Ellen von der Heyden Fellow in Fiction working on her new novel, "The Descendants." On this episode of "Beyond the Lecture," Hubbard talks about her novel-in-progress, the 1980s war on drugs, and, as a special treat, reads a story from her forthcoming collection "The Last Suspicious Holdout" (Amistad, March 8). Host: Denise Gamon Producer: Juliane Schallau Music: Valium by nothanks Photo: Ralph K. Penno

    29 min.
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Beyond the Lecture is a podcast from the American Academy in Berlin featuring short interviews with our residential fellows and guest lecturers from a range of academic disciplines, journalism, and the arts. New York Office American Academy in Berlin, Inc. 14 East 60th Street, Suite 1104 New York, NY 10022 USA Berlin Office American Academy in Berlin GmbH Hans Arnhold Center Am Sandwerder 17-19 14109 Berlin Germany

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