Best Kenyon College Podcasts (2024)

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3.2 Dr. Helene Hedian on Building Patient-Centered Trans Healthcare 13:09

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Dr. Helene Hedian, Director of Clinical Education, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, discusses data a new study published in the February 2024 edition of Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved,"What Patients Want in a Transgender Center:Building a Patient-Centered Program." This article is free to read through the mon…

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3.1 Gabriela Lee on Reading Cinderella in the Philippines 26:24

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Speculative fiction author and children's literature scholar Gabriela Lee's recent article in Children's Literature Association Quarterly, "When the Shoe Doesn't Fit: Reading Cinderella as Colonial Children's Literature in the Philippines," went viral earlier this year on Hopkins Press social media. We kick off our new season of the Hopkins Press p…

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2.32 Robert Karp on redlining and lead poisoning (J. of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved) 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

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Our guest this week is Dr. Robert Karp. Dr. Karp is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. A native Philadelphian, he is a graduate of Central High School, Muhlenberg College and Thomas Jefferson University Medical College, did his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in nutrition at New York Hospital/ Corn…

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2.31 Scott Kushner on the history of crowd control (Technology and Culture) 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

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Our guest this episode is Scott Kushner, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communication and Media. His scholarship and teaching explore the ways overlooked media give shape to our everyday encounters with culture. his work has appeared in venues including Space & Culture, Converge…

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2.30 Heather Rowan-Kenyon & Mandy Savitz-Romer on how COVID upended college counseling 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

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Our guests this week are Dr. Mandy Savitz-Romer and Dr. Heather Rowan-Kenyon. Dr. Savitz-Romer is the Nancy Pforzheimer Aronson Senior Lecturer in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is also the faculty lead of the school counseling strand of the Human Development and Education program. Dr. Heather Rowan…

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2.29 Elizabeth Lanphier on translational work in bioethics (Perspectives in Biology and Medicine) 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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On this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Lanphier, a faculty member in the Ethics Center and in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She is a philosopher and bioethicist affiliated faculty in the University of Cincinnati departments of Pediatrics, Philosophy, and Women, Gender, and Se…

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2.28 Jennifer Hochschild and David Beavers on COVID conspiracy theories (Social Research) 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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We are joined this episode by Jennifer Hochschild and David Beavers, both of Harvard University. Jennifer Hochschild is the Henry LaBarre Jayne Professor of Government and professor of African and African American studies at Harvard University. Her recent books include Genomic Politics: How the Revolution in Genomic Science Is Shaping American Soci…

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2.27 Sahanika Ratnayake on the philosophical issues with cognitive behavioral therapy 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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Our guest today is Dr Sahanika Ratnayake - a philosopher of psychiatry and medicine, whose work focuses on talking therapy. She is interested in what constitutes evidence for talking therapy, the ethics of therapy and the integration of therapy into healthcare systems. She is currently a researcher at the UK Council for Psychotherapy. She joined us…

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2.26 Rafael Walker on Ernest Gaines and Toni Morrison (Arizona Quarterly) 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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Last month, the United States Post office announced its 2023 slate of stamp designs, which includes tributes to writers Toni Morrison and Ernest Gaines, both of whom died in 2019. Our guest today, Dr. Rafael Walker, recently published a paper in the journal Arizona Quarterly that examines there two extraordinary writers. He explores how Gaines' las…

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2.25 Nicholas Tilmes on fuzzy edges of psychiatric diagnosis (Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology) 30:44

2y ago30:44

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Our guest today is Nicholas Tilmes, whose research focuses on the intersection of cognition, law, and technology, ranging from disability rights to neurotechnology and AI. He holds an M.A. in Bioethics from NYU and a B.A. in Philosophy & Psychology from Cornell University. He joins us today to discuss his paper published in the latest issue of the …

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2.24 Samuel Woolley on how online manipulation is evolving (Journal of Democracy) 19:16

2y ago19:16

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Our guest this week is Dr. Samuel Woolley, a researcher and writer who examines how emerging media tools are used for both democracy and control. He is a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin and directs the Propaganda Research Lab at UT’s Center for Media Engagement. He has published four books, including the recently released Bots a…

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2.23 Dwight McBride on Phyllis Wheatley in "A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats" (Social Research) 59:17

2y ago59:17

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Hopkins Press is honored to welcome to this podcast episode President of The New School in New York City, Dr. Dwight McBride. Dr. McBride is an accomplished higher education leader, educator, scholar, and author. Over nearly three decades in higher education, he has encouraged innovation in scholarship and teaching, launched initiatives to build in…

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2.22 Rebecca Natow on why higher education bills pass in Congress — and why they don't 25:17

2y ago25:17

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This week we are joined by Dr. Rebecca Natow, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at Hofstra University, where she is also the director of the Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies program. Dr. Natow is an expert on higher education policy and has conducted extensive research on the U.S. Department of Education’s rulem…

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2.21 Wendy Doniger on Lewis Carroll in "My Life in Wonderland" (Social Research) 29:19

2y ago29:19

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The Summer 2022 issue of Social Research, Books That Matter II, invited notable scholars to select one book that had a deep and lasting influence on their thinking and life. Joining us this episode is Dr. Wendy Doniger. Dr. Doniger is the Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago, Emerita…

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2.20 Maria Ortiz-Myers on how parents of trans & nonbinary youth access information (Library Trends) 31:06

2y ago31:06

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Our guest today is Maria Ortiz-Myers. Maria is a doctoral candidate in library and information science at the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Her research focuses on information practice, particularly collaborative information interactions and personally meaningful information experiences. The journal Li…

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2.19 Clara Humpston on the prism of truths in schizophrenic impossibilities 32:41

2+ y ago32:41

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Dr. Clara Humpston is our guest this week, discussing her paper “Isolated by Oneself: Ontologically Impossible Experiences in Schizophrenia,” published in the latest issue of the journal Philosophy Psychiatry and Psychology.By Johns Hopkins University Press

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2.18 Rachel Pruchno on The Pain and Possibilities of Serious Mental Illness 47:11

2+ y ago47:11

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Dr. Rachel Pruchno is an endowed professor of medicine at Rowan University and the director of research at the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging. She joins Hopkins Press Acquisitions Editor Joe Rusko to discuss her book, Beyond Madness: The Pain and Possibilities of Serious Mental Illness.By Johns Hopkins University Press

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2.17 Dora Malech and Kosiso Ugwueze on The Hopkins Review's bold future 25:15

2+ y ago25:15

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Our guests this week are The Hopkins Review's Dora Malech and Kosiso Ugweuze. They joined us to talk about the literary journal's recent dramatic redesign, and what's in store for the publication's bright future. Dora Malech an associate professor in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University and the new editor-in-chief of The Hopkins Review.…

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2.16 Anne-Marie Gagné-Julien on defining mental disorder (Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology) 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

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Joining us on this episode is Anne-Marie Gagné-Julien, a postdoctoral fellow at the Biomedical Ethics Unit at McGill University, also affiliated with École Normale supérieure (Paris). She holds a PhD in philosophy of science and psychiatry at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Dr. Gagné-Julien was recently named the 2021 winner of the Karl Jasper…

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2.15 Z Nicolazzo on the dimensions of trans femininity (Review of Higher Education) 37:55

2+ y ago37:55

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Our guest this week is Dr. Z Nicolazzo, an associate professor of Trans* Studies in Education at the University of Arizona, which resides on the unceded homelands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui peoples. Dr, Nicolazzo's paper, "Ghost Stories from the Academy: A Trans Feminine Reckoning" speaks to her experience as a trans woman in academia. …

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The Black Widows of Liverpool 56:45

2+ y ago56:45

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Bailey and Grant discuss the story of two widowed sisters with a sinister secret. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support

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Jodi Arias and the Infamous Murder of Travis Alexander 57:01

2+ y ago57:01

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Grant and Bailey discuss the case of Jodi Arias and the chilling and heinous murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander. Trigger warning for discussions of sexual assault, abusive relationships, pedophilia and graphic violence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

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Bailey and Grant uncover the greatest mystery to ever surround one of our most beloved detective novelists. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support

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The Ghosts of Kenyon College 57:28

2+ y ago57:28

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Grant and Bailey get spooky with tales of hauntings at Kenyon College. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support

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The Mysterious Death of Tamla Horsford 59:10

2+ y ago59:10

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Bailey and Grant are back with a tragic and unexplained tale: what really happened to Tamla Horsford? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support

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JHP 1: Jari Kaukua on "Avicenna's Outsourced Rationalism" 29:11

2+ y ago29:11

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The Journal of the History of Philosophy occasionally selects articles published in its pages for 30 minute podcast interviews with the author(s). The interviewer and interviewee are both specialists in the field, but the podcast focuses on the significance of the article for the general philosophical public.In this episode, Peter Adamson (LMU Muni…

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Answering Your Questions About Buffy 50:46

2+ y ago50:46

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Grant and Bailey come together one final time this season to discuss all things Buffy, answer your questions and reflect on the series as a whole.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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2.14 Freeden Blume Oeur on The Brownies Book (Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth) 25:06

2+ y ago25:06

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Our guest this month is Dr Freeden Blume Oeur, author of Black Boys Apart: Racial Uplift and Respectability in All-Male Public Schools from University of Minnesota Press. Dr. Blume Oeur was Guest Editor for the most recent issue of the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth, and joins us today to discuss the special issue commemorating the 1…

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 7 1:21:12

2+ y ago1:21:12

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Grant and Bailey share their thoughts and feelings about season 7, the perfectly imperfect conclusion to Buffy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 6 1:23:58

2+ y ago1:23:58

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Bailey and Grant get into it about Buffy's most controversial season, from its brilliant highs to its darkest lows.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 5 1:09:38

3y ago1:09:38

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Join Grant and Bailey for a discussion of the most elite episodes of television ever to grace our screens: Buffy Season 5.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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2.13 James Colgrove on the history of vaccine mandates (Bulletin of the History of Medicine) 30:36

3y ago30:36

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Joining us today for a conversation about the history and ethics of vaccine mandates is Dr. James Colgrove, a Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, and the Dean of the Premedical Program at the Columbia School of General Studies.By Johns Hopkins University Press

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 4 56:58

3y ago56:58

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Bailey and Grant talk the beautiful mess that is season 4 of Buffy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 3 1:02:20

3y ago1:02:20

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Bailey and Grant sink their teeth into the third season of Buffy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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2.12 Brian Earp on love addiction (Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology) 32:45

3y ago32:45

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Can love be an unhealthy addiction? If you can't kick the habit (or heartbreak) cold turkey, can science help? On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brian Earp. Dr. Earp is the Associate Director of the Yale-Hastings Program in Ethics and Health Policy at Yale University and is a Research Fellow at the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at the Univ…

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2 1:04:57

3y ago1:04:57

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We're back for more discussion of our favorite vampire slayer! Join Grant and Bailey as we dive into Season 2 of Buffy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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Let's Talk About Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 1 1:18:46

3y ago1:18:46

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RWF does BTVS! Grant and Bailey are back for an 8 episode season where we take a deep dive into our all-time favorite series - Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join us this week for a discussion of all the best and the worst season 1 has to offer.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/support…

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2.11 Molly Robson on podcasting during the pandemic (Perspectives in Biology & Medicine) 32:17

3y ago32:17

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Joining us today is Molly Robson - a researcher, writer and photographer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Molly recently completed her Master’s thesis at Victoria University of Wellington, which explored how listeners engaged with podcasting during the pandemic, and sought to understand the affective dimensions of the fast-growing medium. Molly's …

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2.10 Bruce Schulman on the Decade Book as a literary genre (Reviews in American History) 32:46

3y ago32:46

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Joining us today is Dr. Bruce Schulman. Dr. Schulman is the William E. Huntington Professor of History at Boston University, and has authored three books: From Cotton Belt to Sunbelt (N.Y.: Oxford University Press, 1991); Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism (Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin’s Press, 1994); and The Seventies: The Great Shif…

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2.9 Leland Tabares on Asian American chefs challenging restaurant norms (Arizona Quarterly) 45:58

3y ago45:58

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Dr. Leland Tabares is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Loyola University New Orleans. Prior to this position, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow of Contemporary American Literature at Washington University in St. Louis and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His latest pa…

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2.8 Antar Tichavakunda on "Black Joy on White Campuses" (Review of Higher Education) 36:42

3y ago36:42

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On this episode, we are joined by University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Education, Dr. Antar Tichavakunda. Dr. Tichavakunda received his Ph.D. in Urban Education Policy from the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he is a product of DC Public Schools and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies fr…

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2.7 Jennifer Davis and Sandie Holguín on new developments at Journal Of Women's History 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

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On this episode: Jennifer Davis and Sandie Holguín, Editors of the award winning Journal of Women's History, join us to talk about the journal's recent cover redesign, new editorial website, and podcast.By Johns Hopkins University Press

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2.6 Deborah Stevenson on the 75th year of Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 41:33

3+ y ago41:33

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On this episode, we are joined by Deborah Stevenson, Editor of the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books provides concise summaries and critical evaluations of current children's books. This invaluable resource assists readers with questions regarding the ever-evolving children's literature fie…

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2.5 Peter Kirwan on unforgettable live performance (Shakespeare Bulletin) 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

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Joining us on this episode is Dr. Peter Kirwan, recently named Editor of the journal Shakespeare Bulletin. Find out how an onstage accident resulted in one of the most unforgettable live performances Peter has witnessed, as well as news on the journal's upcoming special issues. Peter is also author of The Bardathon review blog, and is two co-editor…

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2.4 Paige Gray on "The Defender Junior" (Children's Literature Association Quarterly) 23:36

3+ y ago23:36

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Paige Gray joins us to discuss her research examining "The Defender Junior", a children's section that ran in the early 20th century in the widely circulated and profoundly influential African American newspaper "The Chicago Defender". Her paper, "Join the Club: African American Children's Literature, Social Change, and the Chicago Defender Junior"…

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2.3 Rob Shumaker and Carl Jones on Saving Endangered Species: Lessons in Wildlife Conservation 54:10

3+ y ago54:10

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Joining the JHU Press Podcast today are Dr. Rob Shumaker and Professor Carl Jones. Dr. Rob Shumaker is an evolutionary biologist who currently serves at the President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo. Professor Carl Jones is a global hero whose innovative techniques have saved numerous species from extinction and shaped the future of the conservatio…

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2.2 Jeraldine Kraver on "Living the Teaching Life in a Time of COVID-19" (The CEA Critic) 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

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As members of The College English Association prepared for annual conference last spring, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic led organizers to a now all too familiar decision: the conference had to be cancelled. CEA Critic Editor Jeraldine Kraver was not only gutted about missing this annual event, but now had another challenge: the journals' third…

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2.1 Arien Mack on the special issue of Social Research: In the time of Plague 14:13

3+ y ago14:13

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The Summer 2020 of the journal Social Research is a special issue, "In the Time of Plague : The History and Social Consequences of Lethal Epidemic Disease - Covid-19 Edition". This special issue is a revisiting of the journal's Fall 1988 issue of the same name, which was a response to the AIDS epidemic. The Covid-19 edition made up of two "books". …

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EP 79 - The Hauntings of the Jean Harlow House 52:42

4y ago52:42

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Bailey and Grant return for a discussion of one of the most haunted houses in the history of Hollywood.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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EP 78 - Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? 1:04:04

4y ago1:04:04

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Grant and Bailey return for a surprise episode to celebrate the start of spooky season! Join us as we explore who put Bella in the wych elm.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restingwitchface/supportBy Resting Witch Face

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