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BBS Radio- English ServiceThe World Fellowship: International Leadership Centre Topical Tuesdays â In Conversation with Dasho (Dr) Sonam KingaDasho, the first Bhutanese recipient of the 2025 Yale World Fellowship, shares his thoughts on leadership, the significance of this global recognition, and his hopes for Bhutan on the world stage.Producer Tandin Wangmo.đ Hit play and enjoy the conversation.#Leadership #Bhutan #YaleWorldFellow #TopicalTuesdays #DashoSonamKinga2025-04-0817 min
Climate ConnectionsMore support needed for disaster survivors who speak little English A law requires federal relief efforts to try to reach people with limited English skills, but gaps remain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 2025-03-1701 min
acTVism Podcast | englishProf. Richard Wolff - The Decline of the US Empire & Germany's EconomyIn this episode of The Source, our Senior Editor Zain Raza interviews University of Massachusetts Professor of Economics Emeritus Richard Wolff about the German economy in the context of larger geopolitical developments taking place around the world, including the war in Ukraine and the rise of the BRICS countries. In addition, a retrospective assessment of the West's policy of using economic sanctions to weaken Russia is undertaken. Finally, the emergence of AI is discussed and whether it will benefit humanity economically in the future.
ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at...2025-02-2240 min
English Learning for Curious Minds#523 | The Mysterious World of Secret Societies In this episode, we'll enter the shadowy realm of secret societies.We'll uncover the mysterious history, influence, and rituals of three infamous groups: Skull and Bones, the Knights Templar, and the Freemasons.From elite university clubs to a medieval order with financial power, we'll learn what makes these societies so compelling.Â
The concept of secret societies
Description of Skull and Bones at Yale University
Famous members of Skull and Bones
Initiation rituals of Skull and Bones
History and role of the Knights Templar
Downfall of the Knights Templar
Knights Templar in modern ti...2025-01-0322 min
For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & CultureOpen the Gates: Immigration & the Book of Revelation / Yii-Jan LinWhy do we have countries? Why do we mark this land and these people as distinct from that land and those people? What are countries for? Yii-Jan Lin (Associate Professor of New Testament, Yale Divinity School) joins Matt Croasmun to discuss her new book, Immigration and Apocalypse, which traces the development of distinctly American ideas about the meaning of a country, its borders, and crossing those borders through immigrationâexploring how the biblical book of Revelation has influenced our modern geopolitical map.Together they discuss the eschatological vision of Christopher Columbus; the Puritanical founding of New Haven, Co...2024-12-0443 min
History of Philosophy Audio Archive#135a - The Work of John Milton: Yale's John Rogers on Miltonic Power, Satan's Rebellion, Areopagitica, the Blind Prophet, and Justifying the Ways of God to Man(00:00:00): Intro
(00:00:52): Milton and Power
(00:45:31): The Infant Cry of God
(01:33:38): Credible Employment
(02:24:03): Poetry and Virginity
(03:15:35): Poetry and Marriage
(04:02:57): Lycidas
(04:55:10): Lycidas Part II
(05:48:09): Areopagitica
(06:35:08): Paradise Lost Book I
(07:26:50): God and Mammon
(08:17:49): Miltonic Smile
(09:03:49): The Blind Prophet
(09:51:35): Paradise Lost Book III
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A study of Milton's poetry, with some attention to his literary sources, his contemporaries, his controversial prose, and his decisive influence on the course of English poetry.
...2024-11-1410h 40
New Books in British StudiesHenry Reece, "The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic" (Yale UP, 2024)Why did England's one experiment in republican rule fail?Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades. Why was this period so turbulent, and why did the republic, backed by a formidable standing army, come crashing down in such spectacular fashion?In The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic (Yale UP, 2024), Henry Re...2024-06-2336 min
New Books in Early Modern HistoryHenry Reece, "The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic" (Yale UP, 2024)Why did England's one experiment in republican rule fail?Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades. Why was this period so turbulent, and why did the republic, backed by a formidable standing army, come crashing down in such spectacular fashion?In The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic (Yale UP, 2024), Henry Re...2024-06-2336 min
New Books in Western European StudiesHenry Reece, "The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic" (Yale UP, 2024)Why did England's one experiment in republican rule fail?Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades. Why was this period so turbulent, and why did the republic, backed by a formidable standing army, come crashing down in such spectacular fashion?In The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic (Yale UP, 2024), Henry Re...2024-06-2336 min
Forward GuidanceSecrets of the Federal Reserveâs Unconventional Monetary Policy | William English, former Director of Division of Monetary Affairs for the Fed Board of Governors, on Quantitative Easing (QE) and Forward GuidanceForward Guidance is sponsored by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Morningstar Wide MOAT ETF (MOAT) at https://vaneck.com/MOATFG.William Englishâs work at the Yale Program on Financial Stability: https://som.yale.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/william-b-englishWilliam Englishâs co-authored new book, âMonetary Policy Responses to Post-Pandemic Inflationâ: https://cepr.org/about/news/press-release-new-cepr-ebook-monetary-policy-responses-post-pandemic-inflationWilliam Englishâs co-authored Chapter on the Fedâs Balance Sheet: https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/book/9781800375321/book-part-9781800375321-7.xmlWilliam Englishâs 2012 paper on the rationale and effects of QE: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/fe...2024-06-101h 25
Behind the Frame with Rebecca YaleBehind the Frame with Sacia MatthewsIn this episode of Behind the Frame, I had the pleasure of chatting with the uber talented photographer and educator, Sacia Matthews. Sacia shared her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful destination wedding photographer and creative business consultant.During our conversation, Sacia discussed the process of transitioning into the luxury wedding market and the importance of establishing a unique voice. She shared her personal experiences and insights on how she navigated the challenges and opportunities in the industry.One of the key takeaways from our discussion...2024-04-161h 11
Let Your Ears Discover the Magic of Full AudiobookArt, You Be the Judge: Reawaken Your Instincts and Enjoy Art on Your Own Terms Audiobook by Louise Seirmarco-YaleListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 770221
Title: Art, You Be the Judge: Reawaken Your Instincts and Enjoy Art on Your Own Terms
Author: Louise Seirmarco-Yale
Narrator: Courtney Patterson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:07:41
Language: English
Release date: 03-27-24
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Art & Music
Summary:
ART IS FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY YOU
Are you ready to unlock the boundless world of art and embrace your creative potential? InArt, You Be the Judge: Reawaken Your Instincts and Enjoy Art on Your Own Terms, renowned artist Louise Seirmarco-Yale reveals a simple but groundbreaking...2024-03-275h 07acTVism Podcast | englishProf. Richard Wolff: Economics of the Ukraine and Gaza Wars & the rise of Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of The Source, we interview Professor Emeritus of Economics (University of Massachusetts) and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff, on the economic impact of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on the global economy. We also assess the reasons for the economic downturn in Germany and take a look at the global rise of artificial intelligence and question whether society would benefit from it.
ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host the show Economic Update. He is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts...2024-03-1840 min
New Books in South Asian StudiesChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 min
New Books in Intellectual HistoryChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 min
New Books in LawChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 minNew Books in Early Modern HistoryChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 min
New Books in Canadian StudiesChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 minNew Books in British StudiesChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 min
New Books with Miranda MelcherChristian R. Burset, "An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy" (Yale UP, 2023)In An Empire of Laws: Legal Pluralism in British Colonial Policy (Yale University Press, 2023), Dr. Christian R. Burset presents a compelling reexamination of how Britain used law to shape its empire.For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Yearsâ War (1754â63) as the worldâs most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others, including parts of...2024-02-2944 min
Yale College Voices: Exploring Diverse Roles and Innovative Projects of Our StaffEducating Minds, Leading Change: The Academic Journey of Dean Pericles LewisJoin us for an exploration of academia and leadership with "Educating Minds, Leading Change," the captivating Season Two premiere of the Yale College Voices Podcast. Hosted by Darice Corey, this episode explores the rich and dynamic journey of Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis and heralds the commencement of an exciting new season of thought-provoking conversations and inspiring stories.
In this season premiere of "Educating Minds, Leading Change," listeners will discover the fascinating ways education, culture, and global leadership have intersected throughout Dean Lewisâs life. From his formative years in Canada to his pivotal roles at Yale Un...2024-02-1757 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookYale and Slavery: A History Audiobook by David W. BlightListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 746542
Title: Yale and Slavery: A History
Author: David W. Blight, Foreword By Peter Salovey, Yale And Slavery Research Project
Narrator: Simon Kerr
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17:31:34
Language: English
Release date: 02-16-24
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: History, Non-Fiction, World, North America, Social Science
Summary:
A comprehensive look at how slavery and resistance to it have shaped Yale University
Award-winning historian David W. Blight, with the Yale and Slavery Research Project, answers the call to investigate Yale Universitys historical involvement with slavery, the slave trade, and abolition. This narrative history...2024-02-165h 31
Close ReadingsPaul Fry on William Wordsworth ("A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal")Some of the most profound insights I have ever had as a student of poetry occurred in the classroom of Paul Fry, and so this episode really is a dream for me. Paul Fry joins the podcast to talk about William Wordsworth's poem "A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal."Â Just an eight-line poem, but it opens for us into some big questions: Where does Wordsworth fit into the history of autobiography and poetry? How should we think of his phrase "spots of time"? Who was "Lucy," the girl who seems to be memorialized in this and a h...2024-01-151h 31
Yale College Voices: Exploring Diverse Roles and Innovative Projects of Our StaffBridging Borders: Dr. Mya Fisherâs Journey from Neurosurgery Dreams to Global EducationJoin Darice Corey, the host of the Yale College Voices Podcast, as she sits down with Dr. Mya Fisher. Mya is a dynamic individual whose journey unfolds from aspiring pediatric neurosurgeon to becoming the Director of the Richard U. Light Fellowship. In this episode, Mya shares her experience navigating the intricate intersections of her passions, cultural identity, and international engagement.
Discover the surprising twists in Mya's academic path, from studying Japanese in a Maryland high school to crafting a major in psychology and sociology in college. As a woman of color, Mya reflects on...2023-12-141h 20
kerewfuasebook^#DOWNLOAD@PDF^# English-Cantonese Dictionary Cantonese in Yale Romanization [PDF EBOOK EPUB KINDLE]**Download English-Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese in Yale Romanization Full Edition,Full Version,Full Book**by New Asia - Yale-in-China Chinese Language CenterReading Now at : https://happyreadingebook.club/?book=9622019706ORDOWNLOAD EBOOK NOW!Read PDF ^#DOWNLOAD@PDF^# English-Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese in Yale Romanization [PDF EBOOK EPUB KINDLE] Ebook Online PDF Download and Download PDF ^#DOWNLOAD@PDF^# English-Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese in Yale Romanization [PDF EBOOK EPUB KINDLE] Ebook Online PDF Download by New Asia - Yale-in-China Chinese Language Center [PDF] Download ^#DOWNLOAD@PDF^# English-Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese in Yale...2023-09-2600 min
New Books in Literary StudiesDenise Gigante, "Book Madness: A Story of Book Collectors in America" (Yale UP, 2022)In February 1848, a book auction took place in Astor House, No. 7, on the corner of Broadway and Vesey in lower Manhattan, New York. By all accounts, the books were shabby and books like them were discarded every day from private and public libraries: one observer described some of the books as âbeyond a certain investure of raggedness and dilapidation, backs without covers, mutilated title pages, and missing colophons, on ordinary occasions.â Another observer writes, âThey were so positively wretched that they really became fascinating in that very accountâas your halfway beggars are despised by every body, while your thorough...2023-08-291h 16
New Books in CommunicationsDenise Gigante, "Book Madness: A Story of Book Collectors in America" (Yale UP, 2022)In February 1848, a book auction took place in Astor House, No. 7, on the corner of Broadway and Vesey in lower Manhattan, New York. By all accounts, the books were shabby and books like them were discarded every day from private and public libraries: one observer described some of the books as âbeyond a certain investure of raggedness and dilapidation, backs without covers, mutilated title pages, and missing colophons, on ordinary occasions.â Another observer writes, âThey were so positively wretched that they really became fascinating in that very accountâas your halfway beggars are despised by every body, while your thorough...2023-08-291h 16
The Harvard BriefDenise Gigante, "Book Madness: A Story of Book Collectors in America" (Yale UP, 2022)In February 1848, a book auction took place in Astor House, No. 7, on the corner of Broadway and Vesey in lower Manhattan, New York. By all accounts, the books were shabby and books like them were discarded every day from private and public libraries: one observer described some of the books as âbeyond a certain investure of raggedness and dilapidation, backs without covers, mutilated title pages, and missing colophons, on ordinary occasions.â Another observer writes, âThey were so positively wretched that they really became fascinating in that very accountâas your halfway beggars are despised by every body, while your thorough...2023-08-291h 16
Spock Talk: A Parenting Advice PodcastSilver Spoon, Outdoor School, and Blue Striped Suits: How Nepo Privilege Created the Ultimate Parenting InfluencerDid a privileged upbringing, Yale legacy admission, and dapper fashion sense establish Dr. Benjamin Spock as a trustworthy authority on child rearing?Spock recording used with permission from WNYC Archive Collections.ReferencesBloom, Lynn. Doctor Spock: Biography of a Conservative Radical. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.Cooper, D. âDr. Benjamin Spock.â WNYC. 1 October 1973.  Kaye, Judith. The Life of Benjamin Spock. Twenty-First Century Books, 1993.Maier, Thomas. Dr. Spock: An American Life. Harcourt Brace & Company, 1998.Needleman, Robert and Benjamin Spock. Dr. Spockâs Baby and Child Care, 10th edition. Gallery Books, 2018.âScroll and Key.â Wikipedia. Accessed 21 April 2023.S...2023-05-2332 min
As Told Here | More than TV | WPAA-TV | In studioWMoses Yale Beach | His Time and OursA guided conversation about Wallingford CT native son, Moses Yale Beach, whose contributions to the world are mostly unsung. Among his contributions is the founding of the Associated Press.With us in conversation are Valerie Komor, Director of Corporate Archives at the Associated Press, and Professors of American History Menahem Blondheim and Robert E. May.For ContextMoses Yale Beach was born in Wallingford CT on Jan 15, 1800, and died in 1868. A man of many skills and innovations, his most successful venture involved the penny newspaper, The Sun, from 1838 to 1858. He died approximately three years af...2022-11-281h 34
Macro Musings with David BeckworthBill English on the Effectiveness of QE and the Consequences of Fed LossesBill English is a professor at Yale University, a former senior Fed staffer, and a veteran of the Bank for International Settlements. Bill joins Macro Musings to talk about his time at the Federal Reserve, recent Fed developments, and a paper he co-authored titled, âWhat If the Federal Reserve Books Losses Because of Its Quantitative Easing?â David and Bill also discuss the Fedâs recent low-inflation mandate, the QE effectiveness debate, and why we should and shouldnât be concerned about Fed balance sheet losses. Â Transcript for the episode can be found here. Â Bill...2022-10-0352 min
The Reserve39. Inside the FOMC w/Bill EnglishHow are the SEPs prepared? What goes into the Tealbook? What's the real purpose of the blackout period? These and so much more on the inner workings of the FOMC with former Board Monetary Affairs director and current Yale professor, Bill English.Â
Bill's recent book (summary blog post, full book - which is downloadable for free!) with Angel Ubide and Kristin Forbes.
List of "Come with Me to the FOMC" speeches
on twitter: @StevenKelly49, @KalebNygaard2022-07-2548 min
Pricing Nature13: Could a New Global Currency Help Avert the Climate Crisis?Could an economy that directly rewards carbon emissions reduction and sequestration be the solution to the climate crisis? In todayâs episode, we explore proposals for a global carbon currency: one unit of currency for one ton of CO2 reduced or removed. Weâll hear from Suzi Kerr (Chief Economist, EDF), Bill English (Professor in the Practice of Finance, Formerly on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), Vanessa Fajans-Turner (Executive Director, BankFWD; Candidate for Congress NY-22), Samuel Kortum (Professor of Economics, Yale University), Frank Van Gansbeke (Professor of the Practice, Middlebury College), and Diana CĂĄrdenas (QOIN...2022-07-1859 min
William YaleKelvin Quince/Urban Community Unity Ensemble - Oh PatersonKelvin Quince; electric piano; Reggie English; trombone; Darrin Feder; guitar, Wm. Yale; bass, Ankh Ujima; percussion and Johnny Warren; percussion
recorded live at 126 Belmont Paterson NJ on March 28, 1994.2022-02-1619 min
New Books in World AffairsEdmond Smith, "Merchants: The Community That Shaped England's Trade and Empire, 1550-1650" (Yale UP, 2021)In the century following Elizabeth I's rise to the throne, English trade blossomed as thousands of merchants launched ventures across the globe. Through the efforts of these "mere merchants," England developed from a peripheral power on the fringes of Europe to a country at the center of a global commercial web, with interests stretching from Virginia to Ahmadabad and Arkhangelsk to Benin.
In Merchants: The Community That Shaped England's Trade and Empire, 1550-1650 (Yale UP, 2021), Edmond Smith traces the lives of English merchants from their earliest steps into business to the heights of their successes. Smith unpicks their behavior, relationships, and...2021-12-131h 00
New Books in Diplomatic HistoryEdmond Smith, "Merchants: The Community That Shaped England's Trade and Empire, 1550-1650" (Yale UP, 2021)In the century following Elizabeth I's rise to the throne, English trade blossomed as thousands of merchants launched ventures across the globe. Through the efforts of these "mere merchants," England developed from a peripheral power on the fringes of Europe to a country at the center of a global commercial web, with interests stretching from Virginia to Ahmadabad and Arkhangelsk to Benin.In Merchants: The Community That Shaped England's Trade and Empire, 1550-1650 (Yale UP, 2021), Edmond Smith traces the lives of English merchants from their earliest steps into business to the heights of their successes. Smith unpicks the...2021-12-131h 03
The Common Room at YaleSarah Pearl HeardSarah Pearl Heard '18 visits the Common Room to discuss how she came to Yale without losing her North Carolina roots, what drew her to the creative writing concentration, and how her writing life has evolved now that she's an educator.The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19.  2021-11-0709 minThe Common Room at YaleMarta FiglerowiczAssociate Professor Marta Figlerowicz talks about how meme culture is like Roman pantomime and what it means to be gender queer in Poland.Figlerowicz's books include Flat Protagonists and Spaces of Feeling.The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-10-3109 minThe Common Room at YaleRob LongRob Long '87 is a writer, television producer, and political commentator who has written for Cheers and Kevin Can Wait. He discusses how he broke into Hollywood, and how he writes as himself no matter the medium.The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-10-2509 minThe Common Room at YaleJohn Durham PetersProfessor John Durham Peters explains why the weather is wonderful, and reflects on religious faith and the power of reading.His books include Promiscuous Knowledge and The Marvelous Clouds.The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-10-1809 min
For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & CultureAlysia Harris / Attention, Wonder, Permeability, & the Space Between Activity & PassivityOver-worked or over-entertained? Our humanity gives us the joint gifts of both activity and passivity. We act and we are acted upon. But how do we balance and mediate these states? How do we cultivate long practices and habits that help us to inhabit the space between activity and passivity, bringing them together in a beautiful agency?Poet and linguist Alysia Harris joins Matt Croasmun for a discussion of that space between active and passive in human lifeâbringing the concepts of wonder, awareness/attention, patient receptivity to the natural world and to God, bearing witness to th...2021-10-1642 minThe Common Room at YaleAlanna HickeyAssistant Professor Alanna Hickey describes how 19th-century books with humanitarian aims can hide serious abuses of power, and asks what happens when institutions acknowledge that crucial knowledge production happens outside their walls?The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-10-1109 minThe Common Room at YaleMeghan OâRourkeWriter, poet, and editor Meghan O'Rourke discusses the joys of editing and her goals as the incoming editor of the Yale Review. The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-10-0409 minThe Common Room at YaleMarcel EliasAssistant Professor Marcel Elias talks about why some Medieval crusaders converted to Islam, and how exposure to new cultures made them reassess their lives at home.Marcel's first book is Questioning the Crusades: Romance and History in Late Medieval England.The Common Room is a production of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Yale Department of English. Cover art by Sarah Harford; audio production by Robert Scaramuccia '19. 2021-09-2607 min