Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Robert Harrison
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- Society & Culture
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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
Higher Plane Stuff
Robert Harrison is a great host, clear enunciation of classic quotes and historical events and curiosity about the thoughts of his guests. His love of the ancient world is great.
He should talk more about Ireland! He’s mentioned a few tomes he is an Irish Catholic american, but mostly focuses on ancient Greek ideas, French enlightenment philosophers, Rumi…
I love all these episodes, but they are distant in time and space, if not in relevance to minds and hearts today.
Thanks, Prof. Harrison
Nuggets of Gold
Continue to love the podcast! The discussions are infused with poetry and lyricism…
Quality program
Especially love the episodes on works of literature, which are so much better than other podcasts. I often save episodes and listen more than once in order to absorb all the insights. Also look forward to the musical segments played at the beginning and end. Normally I would not be attracted to obscure music, but these segments are mesmerizing.