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Quantum PotentialThe Price of Deregulation with Ganesh SitaramanThe American spirit of competition can be counterproductive for some industries.In this episode of Quantum Potential, Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor’s Chair in Law, professor of law, director of the Program in Law and Government, and director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to explore why businesses that provide essential services—like energy, transportation, communication and banking—should be governed differently than small businesses.Drawing from his research and recent book, Why Flying Is Miserable and How to Fix It, Sitaraman unpacks how polici...2025-07-101h 04Quantum PotentialSecuring the 21st Century with Ret. Gen. Paul NakasoneRetired four-star general Paul M. Nakasone is challenging outdated ideas about what keeps a country safe.In this episode of Quantum Potential, Gen. Nakasone, former NSA director, founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management, and special advisor to the chancellor, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss the challenges of national security in the 21st century and academia’s role in training the next generation of multifaceted national security professionals. After nearly 40 years in the U.S. military leading efforts to dismantle ISIS online, counter Ira...2025-06-2643 minQuantum PotentialHow Stories Spark Change with Amanda LittleIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Amanda Little, writer-in-residence at Vanderbilt’s College of Arts and Science, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss how journalism can highlight the tipping points humanity faces and how people-first storytelling can move us from observation to action. Little shares how she uncovers the stories behind the science, making potentially polarizing topics digestible for broad audiences, and how the next generation of social media savvy journalists can leverage their knack for digital storytelling to help rebuild public trust in local journalism.Listen and subscribe to the Quantum Potential podcast, available now wh...2025-06-121h 01Quantum PotentialRewiring the Brain and Rethinking Pain with Craig LindsleyIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Craig Lindsley, William K. Warren, Jr. Professor of Medicine, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacology and executive director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss transformative research exploring how subtle tweaks to brain chemistry could change the way we treat neurodegenerative diseases and chronic pain. Lindsley shares how academic-industry collaborations drive innovation in drug discovery and highlights how Vanderbilt’s scientific workflow is enabling the broader research community to build on its breakthroughs. The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt Uni...2025-05-2956 minQuantum PotentialDisrupting Distrust in Political Polling with Josh ClintonIn this episode of Quantum Potential, deconstruct the political polling process with Josh Clinton, co-director of the Vanderbilt Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, professor of political science and NBC News senior election analyst. Clinton joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss how transparency and increasing public literacy about statistics—including an awareness of limitations—can disrupt Americans’ mounting distrust in polling data.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patric...2025-05-151h 00Quantum PotentialListen to Musical Inspiration from Percussionist Ji Hye JungIn this live performance turned Quantum Potential episode, Provost C. Cybele Raver hosts an extraordinary musical collaboration between Ji Hye Jung, associate professor of percussion at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, and the multi–Grammy Award–winning Attacca Quartet—Amy Schroeder and Domenic Salerni (violins), Nathan Schram (viola), and Andrew Yee (cello). The result? A rich exploration of what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century.Listen and subscribe to the Quantum Potential podcast, available now wherever you get your podcasts.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The lead...2025-04-2454 minQuantum PotentialImpact of Micro-Investments in School Children with Felipe Barrera-OsorioIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Felipe Barrera-Osorio joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss his groundbreaking research—comparing the impact of need-based versus merit-based micro-scholarship programs in rural, low-income communities in Cambodia, Colombia and Mexico. He explains how these programs were so successful that national governments around the world expanded investments in education.Associate Professor of Public Policy, Education and Economics at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development Barrera-Osorio is also a visiting researcher at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at MIT.Listen and subscribe to the Quantum Potential podcast, av...2025-04-1054 minQuantum PotentialBehind the Brain Science of Addiction with Erin CalipariHow does the part of the brain connected to learning intersect with addiction? In the latest episode of Provost C. Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast, Erin Calipari, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research takes us inside the neuroscience of addiction. The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patrick Sams is the senior social media specialist, and Maisie Wilson is the senior creative project manager. Mike Todd is the univers...2025-03-2747 minQuantum PotentialPsychologist David Yeager on What it Takes to Motivate Young PeopleIn this thought-provoking episode of Quantum Potential, Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver hosts renowned developmental psychologist David Yeager, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, and author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, for a closer look at how older adults can connect with and empower the next generation. In a relatable, live conversation, Yeager challenges common misconceptions about adolescent brain development and reveals how simple shifts in communication between young people and adults can provide support and transparency, triggering collaboration and inspiration rather...2025-03-1346 minQuantum PotentialChemist Brian Bachmann Charts Path to Personalized TreatmentIn this episode, Provost Raver welcomes chemist Brian Bachmann, who is the principal investigator for the Vanderbilt Laboratory for Biosynthetic Studies. Bachmann talks about his work discovering useful chemicals made from natural products (compounds made by tiny living things like bacteria and fungi) that are paving new avenues for drug discovery. He also unpacks how he is using biosynthesis to identify individuals’ specific type/combination of cancers. Bachmann envisions a near future where each cancer case is managed individually, moving beyond the traditional approach of location-based treatments. Join us to learn why “conjugal lagoons,” “molecular choreography” and “stealing IP from molecul...2025-02-2747 minQuantum PotentialLaw Professor Lauren Sudeall on Building a “Person-Centered” Judicial SystemHow do we create a more “person-centered” judicial system, and when is fairness more valued than winning? Join the latest episode of Provost Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast with law professor Lauren Sudeall. Vanderbilt University provost C. Cybele Raver explores civil justice inequities with Lauren Sudeall, law professor and director of Vanderbilt's Access to Justice program. Through her groundbreaking research in rural Alabama and Georgia, Sudeall reveals how low-income individuals navigate eviction proceedings—with or without legal representation—and advocates for a more "person-centered" judicial system. The conversation examines how courts handle eviction cases across jurisdictions, the impact of f...2025-02-1346 minQuantum PotentialThe Art of Poetry, Music, and Embracing Uncertainty with Major JacksonIn our premiere episode, Vanderbilt University provost C. Cybele Raver hosts acclaimed poet Major Jackson for a deep dive into what he calls "sacred secular conversation." During this extraordinary conversation, they explore the intersection of music and poetry, pluralism, and living with uncertainty. Jackson, who describes the act of writing as a “dialogue with the subconscious,” also reads from his latest book, Razzle Dazzle: New and Selected Poems 2002-2022. Jackson has released nine books of poetry to date and been awarded the Pushcart Prize, a Whiting Award, and a Pew Fellowship, among many others. The Quantum Potential podca...2025-01-1457 minQuantum PotentialWelcome to the Quantum Potential PodcastJourney into the Extraordinary - Join Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver as she guides us through humanity’s greatest frontiers in her new Quantum Potential podcast. Tune in twice each month hear about Vanderbilt’s groundbreaking collaborations that weave together science and music, hard data and creative expression, empirical evidence and poetry—proving that in the pursuit of knowledge, there are no boundaries.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patric...2025-01-1400 min
KonnectHerBuilding Generational Wealth in Face of a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis | DeAnna Rogers - E26Ever wondered what’s it like to overcome stage 4 cancer? In this episode, you'll hear DeAnna's inspiring story of balancing motherhood and a thriving career, debunking myths about what truly attracts clients, and her remarkable journey facing a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with unyielding courage. She shares invaluable wisdom on running successful events and the significance of finding a mentor who can help you navigate the business world. As you listen, you'll be moved by her journey and her candid words: "The thing that scared me the most was not having cancer. It was losing my hair. Women have this th...2023-11-0759 min
Party Politics110: Whistleblower ComplaintThis week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina catch us up with the latest from the 2020 Democratic Presidential campaign trail, and provide an update on California's legislation requiring President Trump to turn over his tax returns in order to get on the 2020 California ballot. Brandon and Jeronimo also explore the political implications of the ongoing impeach inquiry of President Trump and his call with Ukraine, and the Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire's testimony before the House Intel Committee.NATIONAL TOPICS: 2020 Roundup: Mayor Bill de Blasio Out Bernie Sanders Eliminates Medical Debt President...2019-09-2728 min
Gettin' Air with Terry GreeneTodd ConawayTerry Greene chats with Todd Conaway (@todd_conaway) from the University of Washington, the grandfather of the 9 X 9 X 25 Reflective Writing Challenge that over 40 Ontario Educators are gearing up to begin in the Ontario Extend blogoshphere!2018-10-0241 min