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FuturePodEP 210: Oceania Futures and Foresight Symposium - Elissa Farrow & Jeanne HoffmanPeter chats with Elissa Farrow and Jeanne Hoffman about the Oceania Futures and Foresight Symposium 3-4 April 2025 they are organising in Meanjin (Brisbane). 2024-12-0924 min
FuturePodEP 210: Oceania Futures and Foresight Symposium - Elissa Farrow & Jeanne HoffmanPeter chats with Elissa Farrow and Jeanne Hoffman about the Oceania Futures and Foresight Symposium 3-4 April 2025 they are organising in Meanjin (Brisbane)
Interviewed by: Peter Hayward
2024-12-0924 min
NatSec TechEpisode 19: Reid Hoffman on Amplification IntelligenceReid Hoffman joins host Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on personal intelligence. Reid Hoffman will also join SCSP at our third annual Global Emerging Technology Summit on Sept. 21, 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com2023-08-3028 min
The Gunfighter's Guide:Senator Jeanne Shaheen Threatens Revolution: What happens when a death cult gains powerThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://gunfighterguide.shop/2021/12/07/senator-jeanne-shaheen-threatens-revolution-what-happens-when-a-death-cult-gains-power/
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The Crumb - Bake from ScratchPerfect Pies with Erin Jeanne McDowellBrian and Kyle Grace talk with Erin Jeanne McDowell about the art of pies, from the flaky crust to amazing filling. Erin has come out with her new cookbook, The Book of Pie, and will be answering listener questions on some pie troubleshooting. Plus, we’re sharing some of the exciting things that are on the horizon for Brian, Erin, and the baking community. A special thank-you to our sponsors for this episode, Red Star, Kerrygold, C&H Sugar, and Bob’s Red Mill. Check out their products here:https://redstaryeast.com/products/https://www.chsugar.com/p...2020-11-0741 min
The Art and Soul of HealingRon Hoffman Integrative Practice and Gut HealthToday on the Art and Soul of Healing we will visit with my longtime friend, Dr. Ron Hoffman. Ron is a medical doctor but with extensive additional training in complementary and alternative medicine and integrative therapies. Ron is one of the pioneers of integrative medicine starting the Hoffman Center in New York City in 1985. This was before integrative medicine was a thing! The reason he started in this field was because he knew it was the right thing to do for patients. The Hoffman Center was one of the first comprehensive integrative practices delivering innovative medical care in the...2020-02-2724 min
Radiate Wellness PodcastEp47. Radiate Motherhood with Jeanne MitchellIn Episode 45, we talked Motherhood with Mirsada Hoffmann. In today’s episode, we take a deeper dive with LMT Jeanne Mitchell into pregnancy, birth, and the nuts and bolts of preparing for Motherhood and what comes after. Jeanne Mitchell is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Certified Infant Massage Therapist (CIMT) and Certified Prenatal, Labor & Postpartum Massage Therapist and has been practicing and teaching massage in the Boulder, CO, area since graduating from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) in 2004. The premise of Jeanne's massage practice is to work “with a woman’s unique physique.” Jeanne sp...2019-07-2356 min
Download New Releases Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LiteraryBe Safe I Love You Audiobook by Cara HoffmanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Be Safe I Love You
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: Cara Hoffman
Narrator: Christina Traister
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-01-14
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes
Genres: Fiction, Literary
Publisher's Summary:
Lauren Clay has returned from a tour of duty in Iraq just in time to spend the holidays with her family. Before she enlisted, Lauren, a classically trained singer, and her brother, Danny, a bright young boy obsessed with Arctic exploration, made the most of their modest circumstances, escaping into...2014-04-018h 36
Free Audiobook: Where Stories Find Their VoiceBe Safe I Love You: A Novel Audiobook by Cara HoffmanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 211716
Title: Be Safe I Love You: A Novel
Author: Cara Hoffman
Narrator: Christina Traister
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:38:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-01-14
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women, War & Military
Summary:
This widely acclaimed novel about a female soldier who returns from Iraq haunted by a tragic mistake is “beautifully written…suspenseful and smart and tender in unexpected moments” (Miami Herald) and was named one of the 5 Best in Modern War Fiction by The Sunday Telegraph.Before she enlisted, classically-trained singer Lauren Clay had be...2014-04-018h 38
IHS AcademicJeffrey Rogers Hummel on the 2nd Edition of 'Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Free Men'.Jeffrey Hummel, professor of economics at San Jose State University, talks about the release of the 2nd edition of his book - "Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Free Men: A History of the American Civil War."2014-01-0700 minIHS AcademicKevin Gutzman on the Career of James MadisonHistorian Kevin Gutzman talks about his most recent book, James Madison and the Making of America.2013-11-0400 minIHS AcademicBehavorial Economics with Erik AngnerGeorge Mason University Economist and Philosopher Erik Angner talks about behavorial economics.2013-10-3000 minIHS AcademicThaddeus Russell - A Renegade History of the United StatesHistorian and cultural critic Thaddeus Russell talks about his book - A Renengade History of the United States. www.kosmosonline.org2013-10-1500 minIHS AcademicHoward Baetjer Jr. - Free Our MarketsIHS Program officer Phil Magness interviews Towson University Economics Professor Howard Baetjer Jr about this latest book - Free our Markets: A Citizens' Guide to Essential Economics. www.kosmosonline.org.2013-08-1600 minIHS AcademicKevin Currie-Knight: 20th Century Education Policy & Market LibertarianismDr. Phil Magness interviews Kevin Currie-Knight on the topic of his dissertation - dealing specifically with the thoughts and prescriptions of prominent 20th century market libertarians for education policy, featuring among others Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, and Murray Rothbard. Kevin is a fourth year PhD student at the University of Delaware, and a graduate assistant at the UD Center for Assessment of Teaching and Learning, assisting graduate students and faculty with developing and maintaining e-portfolios.2013-05-2200 minIHS AcademicBootleggers and Baptists at 30 with Bruce YandleBruce Yandle published his original paper, "Bootleggers and Baptists" in 1983. Looking back on the last 30 years and this important theory of regulation Dr. Yandle was gracious enough to talk with IHS Economics Program Officer Mario Villarreal-Diaz about the legacy of this theory, it's current applications, and to share encouraging words for young classical liberal scholars in their research today.
For more podcasts and intellectual and career resources for libertarian scholars visit http://www.kosmosonline.org2013-02-1400 minIHS AcademicGlen Whitman On New Paternalism and Behavorial EconomicsIn this Kosmos Online Podcast, IHS Philosophy Program Officer Bill Glod interviews Glen Whitman of California Statue University, Northridge and www.agoraphilia.blogspot.com. They discuss Dr. Whitman's current work on "nudge," otherwise known as "libertarian" or "new paternalism" within the broader scope of behavorial economics and the implications of these trends for liberty. 2013-01-3000 minIHS AcademicJason Brennan on his New Book "Libertarianism"In this Kosmos Online podcast, IHS philosophy program officer Bill Glod interviews Georgetown professor Jason Brennan on his new book "Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know." Apologies for the background noise in the recording.
Visit www.kosmosonline.org for more podcasts with libertarian scholars, opportunities, and career advice for classical liberal scholars. 2012-11-2800 minIHS AcademicNick Buccola and Phil Magness On Frederick Douglass and LiberalismIHS History Program Officer Dr. Phil Magness interviews Professor Nick Buccola on his recent book The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty. They discuss the origins of Dr. Buccola's project, Douglass' philosophical influences, classical liberalism and anti-slavery, and of course, Abraham Lincoln.
For more podcasts on classical liberalism and career advice for academics, visit www.kosmosonline.org2012-10-1000 minIHS AcademicRecap of Mont Pelerin Society Meeting 2012 with Mario Villarreal-DiazIHS Economics Program Officer, Mario Villarreal-Diaz talks about the Mont Pelerin Society, its history and background, then recounts some of his experience at this year's general meeting in Prague.
For more podcasts and career advice for liberty advancing cademics, visit Kosmos Online2012-09-2600 minIHS AcademicForgotten Libertarians of American HistoryHave you heard of Moorfield Storey, Edward Atkinson, or Simon Bolivar Buckner? If you haven’t, you’re not alone! Dr. Stephen Davies introduces the best kept secrets of the libertarian tradition. For those of you who were at yesterday's Living Liberty Series lecture, this is the full length recording of Dr. Davies' lecture. 2012-06-2700 minIHS AcademicEconomics is About People: Interview with Peter Boettke, Part 2We continue our interview with Professor Peter Boettke of George Mason University. In this half of the interview, Professor Boettke talks about Keynes, the history of Keynesian policy, and the necessity for economists to be effective communicators of their research in a continued discussion of his new book, Living Economics.
Visit www.kosmosonline.org for more interviews with classical liberal professors and career advice for young academics. 2012-06-2000 minIHS AcademicIntroducing New IHS Program Officer Mario Villarreal-DiazPhil Magness interviews new IHS program officer in economics, Mario Villarreal-Diaz. Mario joins us after serving regularly as seminar faculty. He shares what he will be doing as a program officer and mentor and also shares about his personal journey, what brought him to IHS, and his development as a classical liberal.2012-06-0600 minIHS AcademicEconomics is About People: Interview with Peter Boettke, Part 1Jeanne Hoffman interviews Professor Peter Boettke of George Mason University on his new book Living Economics:Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.Professor Boettke talks about some of the thought behind this book, his thoughts on the field of economics, teaching economics, and how he hopes that it will develop into the future.2012-05-2500 minIHS AcademicA Professor's Perspective: Prepping for the Job MarketJeanne Hoffman interviews Professor Kevin Grier, Professor of Economics at University of Oklahoma about how he prepares and assesses his PhD students for the academic job market.2012-05-0900 minIHS AcademicHow Libertarian are the Hunger Games?Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Ilya Somin aboutThe Hunger Games, and the themes of liberty and politics that he finds in the popular series of novels.2012-04-2500 minIHS AcademicThe History of the Chicago School with Steven MedemaPhil Magness interviews Professor Steven Medema of the University of Colorado Denver about the Chicago School of economics and its history. Note: The audio quality of this podcast is not as good as usual, our apologies for this.2012-04-0400 minIHS AcademicAdvice for a Young Scholar: Dr. Aeon SkobleIn this week's Kosmos podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Aeon Skoble who offers his advice on what a young scholar needs to be thinking about and doing to set themselves up for success in academia.2012-03-2800 minIHS AcademicHow to Deal With Unprepared StudentsJeanne Hoffman talks with IHS Program Officers Dr. James Harrigan and Dr. Phil Magness on the difficulty and best approaches for dealing with unprepared students.2012-03-2000 minIHS AcademicSubmitting Papers to Journals: HistoryJeanne Hoffman talks to Phil Magness about the submission process and guidelines for History journals.2012-03-1600 minIHS AcademicDrinking Etiquette for Graduate Students with Professor Jeremy HorpedahlIn this Kosmos Online podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Jeremy Horpedahl of Buena Vista University. Professor Horpedahl offers some perspectives and advice on how you should approach alcohol in social situations as a graduate student with professors and colleagues.2012-03-0600 minIHS AcademicSubmitting Papers to Journals: PhilosophyJeanne Hoffman talks with IHS Program Officer, Dr. Bill Glod about the journal submission process for Philosophy. This is the first in a series of episodes we will be doing on submitting papers to journals by discipline. 2012-03-0200 minIHS AcademicNicholas Buccola on Frederick Douglass and LibertyIn this Kosmos podcast, Jeanne Hoffman interviews Professor Nick Buccola about his upcoming book, "The Political Thought of Frederick Dogulass: In Pursuit of American Liberty." Professor Buccola has written an excellent account of the political philosophy of Frederick Douglass, arguing that Douglass was fundamentally shaped by classical liberal ideas of natural human rights.2012-02-2800 minIHS AcademicSteve Horwitz: Using social media to your advantage as an academicIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Steve Horwitz about using social media to your advantage as an academic. Dr. Horwitz is the Charles A. Dana Professor and Chair of Economics at St. Lawrence University. 2012-01-0300 minIHS AcademicIntroducing Jennifer ThompsonJeanne Hoffman interviews the new director of educational programs at the Institute for Humane Studies, Dr. Jennifer Thompson. Dr. Thompson discusses her new role and her path to IHS
2011-12-2100 minIHS AcademicAeon Skoble: Themes of Liberty The Twilight ZoneIn this Kosmos podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Aeon Skoble about themes of liberty in the popular TV show the Twilight Zone. Dr. Skoble is professor of philosophy at Bridgewater State University.
2011-11-0100 minIHS AcademicWilliam Rorabaugh: "The Alcoholic Republic: An American Tradition"
In this Kosmos podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. William Rorabaugh about alcohol and American history. Dr Rorabaugh is professor of history at the University of Washington, and author of The Alcoholic Republic: An American Tradition.
2011-10-2800 minIHS AcademicKevin Gutzman: “Virginia's American Revolution"In this KosmosOnline podcast Jeanne Hoffman talks about Virginia‟s revolutionaries with Professor Kevin Gutzman. Dr. Gutzman is a professor of history at Western Connecticut State university, and author of “Virginia's American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840”.2011-10-1100 minIHS AcademicDoug Husak: Drug Legalization and Libertarian PaternalismIn this KosmosOnline Podcast Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Doug Husak about Drug Legalization and Libertarian Paternalism. Dr. Husak is a professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University and a Fellow at the Straus University at NYU.2011-09-2700 minIHS AcademicJoseph Packer: World of Warcraft and Spontaneous Order
In this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Joseph Packer about World of Warcraft and spontaneous order. Mr. Packer is a PhD student at the University of Pittsburg School of communication and is the author of the paper “Dethroning the author, when fiction and reality collide in MMORPG‟s.”2011-09-2300 minIHS AcademicJacob T. Levy: Book EditingIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Jacob T. Levy about book editing. Dr. Levy discusses his experiences with editing his recent book, Colonialism and Its Legacies, and offers advice for apsiring editors. Dr. Levy is Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Political Science at McGill University and a member of the McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism. He blogs at http://jacobtlevy.blogspot.com/
2011-09-2000 minIHS AcademicJames Payne: Six Political Illusions: A Primer on Government for Idealists Fed Up with History Repeating ItselfJeanne Hoffman talks with James Payne about his new book Six Political Illusions: A Primer on Government for Idealists Fed Up with History Repeating Itself. Dr. Payne was a political science professor at Yale, Wesleyan, Johns Hopkins, and Texas A&M Universities, but is now a freelance writer and independent scholar. 2011-09-0900 minIHS AcademicTaking Advantage of Law Academic AssociationsIn this Kosmos Online podcast, I once again turn the tables on our usual host Jeanne Hoffman and interview her about taking advantage of law academic associations.2011-08-2300 minIHS AcademicCurrent Trends in PhilosophyIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Institute for Humane Studies Philosophy Program Officer Dr. Bill Glod about current trends in philosophy.2011-07-2900 minIHS AcademicJason Sorens: Secessionism: Identity, Interests, and StrategyIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Jason Sorens about his new book Secessionism: Identity, Interests, and Strategy. Dr. Sorens is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Buffalo, and director of the University Workshop series in Markets and States.2011-07-2700 minIHS AcademicThe Entrepreneurial Professor: Advising a Student GroupIn this KosmosOnline podcast Jeanne Hoffamn talks with Professor Sherri Wall about one kind of academic entrepreneurship, advising a student group. Professor Wall is an instructor in economics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a faculty advisor for SWEET, Students Who Enjoy Economic Thinking.2011-07-2200 minIHS AcademicCurrent Trends in Legal AcademiaIn this Kosmos Online podcast, IHS Program Officer Jeanne Hoffman discusses current trends in legal academia, her legal blog reading list, and book recommendations for both legal scholars and those outside of law.2011-07-1200 minIHS AcademicUsing Your Law DegreeIHS program officer Jeanne Hoffman gives some advice on how to get the most out of your law degree.2011-07-0800 minIHS AcademicNigel Ashford and Bill Glod: Resources for Early Graduate StudentsJeanne Hoffman interviews IHS program officers Dr. Nigel Ashford and Dr. Bill Glod about resources for early-stage graduate students, and some advice on how to get through those first few years.2011-06-2800 minIHS AcademicPhil Magness: Current Trends in History and Scholarship by Liberty-Friendly AcademicsIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman interviews Institute for Humane Studies program officer Dr. Phil Magness about current trends in the field of history and recent scholarship by liberty-friednly academics.2011-06-2400 minIHS AcademicFinding a MentorIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Institute for Humane Studies program officers Dr. Nigel Ashford, Dr. Bill Glod and Dr. Phil Magness about finding a mentor and how to best utilize that relationship.2011-06-2100 minIHS AcademicNigel Ashford: Current Trends in Political ScienceIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Institute for Humane Studies program officer Dr. Nigel Ashford about current trends in political science and recent scholarship by liberty-friendly academics.2011-06-1700 minIHS AcademicFraming Your Dissertation with a Classical Liberal FocusIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Institute for Humane Studies program officers Dr. Nigel Ashford, Dr. Bill Glod and Dr. Phil Magness about framing your dissertation with a classical liberal focus.2011-06-1400 minIHS AcademicPhil Magness: Promoting Liberty With Intro ClassesIn this Kosmos Online podast, Jeanne Hoffman interviews Phil Magness about promoting the ideas of liberty and a free society in introductory classes. Dr. Magness is a program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies and an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University.2011-06-1300 minIHS AcademicAdvice on Applying to a Philosophy Graduate ProgramIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman interviews Bill Glod about choosing a philosophy graduate program and using your degree. Dr. Glod is a Program Officer at the Institute for Humane Studies.2011-06-1000 minIHS AcademicDouglas Irwin: Peddling Protectionism: Smoot-Hawley and the Great DepressionJeanne Hoffman interviews Douglas Irwin about his new book, Peddling Protectionism: Smoot-Hawley and the Great Depression. Dr. Irwin is the Robert E. Maxwell Professor of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College. He is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and has also served on the staff of the President's Council of Economic Advisers and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 2011-06-0700 minIHS AcademicIlya Somin on Themes of Liberty in Battlestar GalacticaJeanne Hoffman interviews George Mason law professor Ilya Somin about themes of liberty in the TV series Battlestar Galactica.2011-06-0200 minIHS AcademicRaising Your Profile as a Grad StudentJeanne Hoffman talks with IHS program officer Dr. Phil Magness about how grad students can raise their profile within their program, discipline and the liberty-friendly academic community.2011-05-2700 minIHS AcademicApplying to Grad School: Economics ProgramsJeanne Hoffman talks with Colleen Haight about applying to economics graduate school programs. Dr. Haight outlines different kinds of programs and things to think about when applying. Dr. Haight is a program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies.2011-05-2400 minIHS AcademicDaniel DiSalvo: Government Unions and the Bankrupting of AmericaJeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Daniel DiSalvo, Political Science Professor at the City College of New York, about his new book, Government Unions and the Bankrupting of America.
From the publisher:
Government-workers unions have been political juggernauts in the U.S. since the unseen collective-bargaining-rights revolution of the 1960s and ’70s. These unions are different and more powerful than those that battle owners and managers in the private sector. To advance their interests, unions in the public sector have created cartels with their political allies, mostly in the Democratic Party, to the exclusion of the ta...2011-05-1700 minIHS AcademicIlya Somin on Themes of Liberty in Star TrekJeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Ilya Somin about themes of liberty in Star Trek. Professor Somin is an associate professor at George Mason School of Law, a blogger at The Volokh Conspiracy, and has written several papers about Star Trek.2011-04-2600 minIHS AcademicThe History of Tax DayJeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Phil Magness about the history of Tax Day. Dr. Magness is Academic Program Director at the Institute for Humane Studies and an adjunct professor at American University.2011-04-1500 minIHS AcademicAndrew Morriss: The False Promise of Green EnergyJeanne Hoffman interviews Andrew P. Morriss about his new book, The False Promise of Green Energy, which he co-authored with William T. Bogart, Roger E. Meiners, and Andrew D. Dorchak. Professor Morriss is the D. Paul Jones Jr. and Charlene Jones Chairholder in Law and a professor of business at the University of Alabama.2011-03-2500 minIHS AcademicMark Pennington: Robust Political Economy: Classical Liberalism and the Future of Public PolicyJeanne Hoffman talks with, Mark Pennington, who’s book, “Robust Political Economy: Classical Liberalism and the Future of Public Policy,” has just been released. Dr. Pennington is a Reader in Public Policy and Political Economy at the University of London. 2011-03-2200 minIHS AcademicDr. Gerald Gaus: The Order of Public ReasonJeanne Hoffman talks with Gerald Gaus about his new book, The Order of Public Reason. Dr. Gaus is a professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona and was a founding editor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
2011-03-0900 minIHS AcademicAmy Sturgis: Themes of Liberty in Firefly and Serenity
Jeanne Hoffman talks with Amy Sturgis about
themes of liberty on the TV show Firefly and its big screen sequel, Serenity. Dr. Sturgis is an author, editor, scholar, educator, speaker, and podcaster with specialties in the field of science fiction fantasy and Native American studies.
For more information on Dr. Sturgis and her work, visit www.amyhsturgis.com
2011-03-0100 minIHS AcademicAdvice on Achieving Tenure from Dr. Mike MungerIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Mike Munger about achieving tenure. Dr. Munger is a professor at Duke University in the political science and economics department and the school of public policy as well as a director of the joint UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics and Economics program.2011-02-2500 minIHS AcademicMike Munger on Obtaining Research FundingJeanne Hoffman talks with Mike Munger about strategies and tactics for obtaining funding for your academic research.
Dr. Munger is a professor at Duke University in the political science and economics departments in the School of Public Policy as well as the director of the joint UNC/Duke Philosophy, politics and economics program. He blogs at Kids Prefer Cheese.2011-02-2200 minIHS AcademicJosh Hall on Working With Think TanksJeanne Hoffman talks with Joshua Hall about the relationship between academics and think tanks, and ways in which scholars can work with these institutions.
Dr. Hall is an assistant professor of economics at Beloit College, a contributor to the blog Division of Labour, and author of the paper "Working With Academics to Create the Next Richard Better" 2011-02-1800 minIHS AcademicAmy Sturgis: Science Fiction and LibertyJeanne Hoffman interviews Amy Sturgis about themes of liberty in the science fiction genre. Dr. Sturgis is an author, editor, scholar, educator, speaker and podcaster with specialties in the field of science fiction, fantasy and Native American studies. You can learn more about her work at www.amyhsturgis.com
2011-02-1500 minIHS AcademicThe Economics of Valentine's DayJeanne Hoffman talks with Chris Coyne about the economics of Valentine’s Day. Dr. Coyne is the F.A. Harper Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center, a member of the Department of Economics at George Mason University and a North American editor of the Review of Austrian Economics. He also contributes to the blog Coordination Problem. Video of this podcast can also be watched at LearnLiberty.org.2011-02-1400 minIHS AcademicLiberty and the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien: an interview with Dr. Brad BirzerIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Brad Birzer about themes of liberty in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Birzer is a professor of history and director of the Hillsdale College Program of American Studies and he also blogs at BradleyBirzer.com.
2011-02-0800 minIHS AcademicAdvice on Publishing Your Work from Dr. Mike MungerIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks about publishing with Mike Munger. Dr. Munger is a professor at Duke University in the political science and economics departments in the School of Public Policy as well as the director of the joint UNC/Duke Philosophy, politics and economics program.2011-02-0300 minIHS AcademicWriting Your Dissertation and Setting a Research Agenda: an interview with Dr. Mike MungerIHS Program Officer Jeanne Hoffman talks with Mike Munger about dissertation writing and setting a research agenda. Dr. Munger is a professor at Duke University in the political science and economics department and the school of public policy as well as a director of the joint UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics and Economics program.
This interview is based on Dr. Munger's essay, "Writing Your Dissertation and Creating Your Research Agenda" which was originally written for IHS’s guide for graduate students Scaling the Ivory Tower.
2011-01-3100 minIHS AcademicThe State of Free Speech on Campus: an interview with Robert Shibley of FIREIn this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman interviews Robert Shibley, Senior Vice President at FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, about the state of free speech on campus, current cases and what students and professors can do to promote freer speech.2011-01-2800 minIHS AcademicConditional Preferences and Refusal of Treatment or The Strange Case of Mary NorthernIn this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Bill Glod about his paper, "Conditional Preferences and Refusal of Treatment," recently published in HEC Forum.
Abstract:
In this essay, I will use a minimalist standard of decision-making capacity (DMC) to ascertain two cases in the medical ethics literature: the 1978 case of Mary C. Northern and a more recent case involving a paranoid war veteran (call him Jack). In both cases the patients refuse medical treatment out of denial that they are genuinely ill. I believe these cases illustrate two matters: (1) the need of ho...2011-01-1800 minIHS AcademicWacky AcademicsJeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Bill Glod and Dr. Phil Magness about some wacky academics from history. Dr. Glod profiles J.J. Smart, a philosopher who denied the existence of time and took great delight in "outsmarting" his critics, while Dr. Magness shines the light on our national skeleton in the closet - drunken founding father Luther Martin.2011-01-1400 minIHS AcademicGet The Most Out Of Your Time As An AdjunctJeanne Hoffman interviews Dr. Phil Magness about being an adjunct professor and how to get the most out of this often denigrated experience. Dr. Magness is an adjunct professor at American University, where he teaches Public Administration, and Research Coordinator at the Institute for Humane Studies.2010-12-3100 minIHS AcademicInterview with Dr. Brad BirzerJeanne Hoffman talks with Brad Birzer about his career, his involvement with IHS and teaching at a small liberal arts college. Dr. Birzer is the Russell Amus Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, a fellow at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, and a senior fellow at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute 2010-12-2700 minIHS AcademicSetting Priorities in Grad School with Dr. Nikolai Wenzel
Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Nikolai Wenzel, the Wallace and Marion Reemelin Chair in Free-Market Economics and an assistant professor of economics at Hillsdale College, about time management and setting priorities in grad school.2010-12-2000 minIHS AcademicJosh Blackman on Using Social Media as an AcademicJeanne Hoffman talks to Josh Blackman about using social media effectively as an academic. Blackman is a law clerk for the Honorable Kim R. Gibson, US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, a teaching fellow at Pennsylvania State University Dickenson School of Law, and President of the Harlan Institute2010-12-1000 minIHS AcademicClassroom in a Box with Ryan Hanley: Political Philosophy of CapitalismToday’s interview is part of our Classroom in a Box feature on Kosmos. This resource highlights liberty-advancing courses being taught around the country and publishes everything you need to replicate the course at your school in one place.
Jeanne Hoffman talks with Ryan Hanley about his course, ‘Political Philosophy of Capitalism.” Dr. Hanley is Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and is current President of the International Adam Smith Society. 2010-11-2200 minIHS AcademicSteve Davies on Giving TV and Radio InterviewsJeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Steve Davies, Program Officer at the Institute for Humane Studies and Education Director at the Institute for Economic Affairs in London, about giving TV and radio interviews as an academic.2010-11-1700 minIHS AcademicInterview with Dr. Colin DueckJeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Colin Dueck, Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Department of Public and International Affairs and member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies2010-11-1500 minIHS AcademicTodd Zywicki on his two new books on Consumer CreditJeanne Hoffman talks with Todd Zywicki, professor of law at George Mason University School of Law, and senior scholar at the Mercatus Center, about his research and other works, including two new books on consumer credit.2010-11-0800 minIHS AcademicInterview with Tom BellJeanne Hoffman talks with Tom Bell, professor of law at Chapman University School of Law. Professor Bell specializes in high tech legal issues, and has written a variety of papers on intellectual property and Internet law, and has taught at several IHS Summer Seminars.2010-11-0300 minIHS AcademicSasha VolokhJeanne Hoffman talks with Sasha Volokh about his introduction to classical liberal ideas,his current work and how he met his wife (at an IHS event!). Dr. Volokh is an Assistant Professor at Emory Law School and an adjunct scholar at the Reason Public Policy Institute.2010-10-2900 minIHS AcademicDavid Bernstein on his book "Rehabilitating Lochner"Jeanne Hoffman talks with David Bernstein about his forthcoming book, “Rehabilitating Lochner.” Professor Bernstein is Foundation Professor at the George Mason School of Law where he has been teaching since 1995. He is an expert on the "Lochner era" of American constitutional jurisprudence. In addition to "Rehabilitating Lochner," he is the author of "Only One Place of Redress: African-Americans, Labor Regulations, and the Courts from Reconstruction to the New Deal" (Duke 2001), Professor Berstein is also a contributor to the popular Volokh Conspiracy blo2010-10-2700 minIHS AcademicInterview with Todd Zywicki: Part 1Jeanne Hoffman talks with Todd Zywicki, Professor of Law at the George Mason University School of Law and Senior Scholar at the Mercatus Center. In this first of two segments Professor Zywicki talks about his introduction to classical liberal ideas, his career, advice for aspiring academics and the future of academia.2010-10-2000 minIHS AcademicDr. Joseph Martino on his book "Resistance to Tyranny"Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Joseph Martino about his new book, "Resistance to Tyranny: A Primer." Dr. Martino is a retired Air Force Colonel. He served in Thailand where he conducted research on counterinsurgency. He later was Chairman of the Counterinsurgency Working Group of the Military Operations Research Society. He teaches a course in Just War Doctrine at Yorktown University. He holds degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics.2010-10-1600 minIHS AcademicDr. Bruce Benson on his book, "Property Rights"Jeanne Hoffman interviews Bruce Benson about is new book, "“Property Rights: Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings Re-examined.” Dr. Benson is a Senior Fellow at The Independent Institute, the DeVoe Moore Distinguished Research Professor of Economics at Florida State University, and Contributing Editor of The Independent Review. 2010-10-1300 minIHS AcademicInterview with Dr. Jacob LevyJeanne Hoffman talks with Jacob Levy about his introduction to classical liberal ideas and academia, his career and advice for aspiring academics. Dr. Levy is the Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory at McGill University.2010-10-1100 minIHS AcademicLiberty in the Classroom: Dr. Isaac DiIanni
Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Isaac DiIanni, assistant professor of economics at Northeastern State University, about an economic freedom focused study abroad program he led in the spring of 2010 to Beijing and Hong Kong.2010-10-0100 minIHS AcademicMilton Mueller on his new book, "Networks and States: The Global Politics of Internet Governance"Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Milton Mueller, Professor as the School of Information Studies atSyracuse University, about his new book, "Networks and States: The Global Politics of Internet Governance."2010-09-1600 minIHS AcademicEdward Lopez: The Pursuit of Justice: Law and Economics of Legal InstitutionsJeanne Hoffman interviews, Edward J. Lopez about his new book, "The Pursuit of Justice: Law and Economics of Legal Institutions."
From the publisher:
The Pursuit of Justice is a thoroughgoing analysis of the bureaucratization and politicization of the U.S. legal system and how the law works in practice rather than in theory. The book looks specifically at how decision makers in the law—judges, lawyers, juries, police, forensic experts, and more—respond to economic incentive structures. Faulty incentives lie at the heart of numerous failures of the U.S. legal system, but rather than the r...2010-09-1300 minIHS AcademicDr. Mike Munger on His Academic LifeJeanne Hoffman interviews Mike Munger, chair of the Political Science department at Duke University. Dr. Munger talks about his career path, current work, the future of academia and gives advice for aspiring academics.2010-09-1200 minIHS AcademicJerry Brito on A Career in IdeasJeanne Hoffman talks with Jerry Brito about following an unconventional career path while still pursuing a career in ideas. Brito is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and director of its Technology Policy Program. He also serves as adjunct professor of law at GMU and is the author of several blogs. For more information, visit JerryBrito.com2010-09-1000 minIHS AcademicBeginning Graduate School with Dr. Bill Glod - Part 1Jeanne Hoffman talks with Dr. Bill Glod, program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies, about beginning graduate school. Dr. Glod talks about what it's like to start a graduate program and gives adivce for those first few years. This is part one of three.2010-09-0800 minIHS AcademicKosmosOnline Pocast for August 30, 2010: Dr. Colleen Haight on Academic EntrepreneurshipJeanne Hoffman from the Institute for Humane Studies interviews Colleen Haight, IHS' newest program officer, about Academic Entrepreneurship.2010-08-3000 minIHS AcademicKosmosOnline Pocast for August 24, 2010: Interview with IJ's Bob McNamaraThe first KosmosOnline Podcast ever! Jeanne Hoffman from the Institute for Humane Studies interviews Bob McNamara, staff attorney with the Institute for Justice, about some of IJ's recent work, including the McDonald case and bone marrow donations.2010-08-2400 min