Yale University Press Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Yale University Press Podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with experts and authors on a range of topics including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are intellectually curious. Jessica Holahan hosts discussions on all things art and architecture and there are occasional appearances by Yale University Press Director John Donatich.
A conversation with Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, a curator in the Department of Musical Instruments at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A conversation with art historian and curator Edward J. Sullivan about a transformative era when Latino artists claimed their place in the art world
We talk to Alison Fisher and Craig Lee, co-curators of the exhibition Bruce Goff: Material Worlds
In this special episode of the Yale University Press podcast, Jennifer Banks, Senior Executive Editor in Religion and the Humanities, talks with Anthony T. Kronman about his latest book, True Conservatism: Reclaiming Our Humanity in an Arrogant Age.
A conversation with science writer Philip Ball about his new illustrated history of alchemy.
A conversation with Met curator Stephanie Herdrich about the exhibition and book Sargent and Paris
Andrea Liguori, Kate Zanzucchi, Starr Figura, and Marcia Bartholme on the catalogue and Diebenkorn’s printmaking practice.
A conversation with Janet Bishop, co-curator of the exhibition Ruth Asawa: Retrospective.
Curators and scholars Antawan I. Byrd and Matthew S. Witkovsky discuss the new exhibition and book Project a Black Planet
In this special episode, British film critic David Thomson interviews music journalist, author, and cultural critic Greil Marcus. They cover how Marcus writes, the upcoming presidential election, classical music, and more.
Fritz Horstman talks us through some of the ideas in his new book, Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments.
Alison Manges Nogueira and Kathryn Calley Galitz of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Conversation about Portraits and Portraiture.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with award-winning classicist Edith Hall about her new book, Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me.
William Whitaker and Heather Isbell Schumacher talk about the life and work of Minerva Parker Nichols.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Wesleyan president Michael S. Roth about the history of the student, current crises facing higher education, and building pluralistic campuses.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Philip Freeman about Julian: Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor (Ancient Lives Series).
The author’s new book offers insight into the Surrealism movement and why it continues to inspire.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Helen Fry, author of Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars.
We discuss the celebrated art historian’s new book Louise Nevelson’s Sculpture: Drag, Color, Join, Face.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato about How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy.
Vid Simoniti discusses the potential of contemporary art to bring about political change.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Devorah Baum about her new book, On Marriage.
A conversation with the curator of photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston about the book and exhibition America and Other Myths.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with award-winning sociologist Michael Mann about his new book, On Wars.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Sarah Ruden, author of Vergil: The Poet’s Life (Ancient Lives Series).
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with renowned physicist Piero Martin about his new book, The Seven Measures of the World.”
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Jean Pfaelzer, author of California, a Slave State. California, a Slave State is a survey of the untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese prostitutes, and … Continue reading Califorina’s History of Slavery and Slave Revolts →
The two distinguished historians and critics of architecture compare the approaches they take in their new books.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Sean M. Kelley about his new book, American Slavers: Merchants, Mariners, and the Transatlantic Commerce in Captives, 1644-1865.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with conservation biologist Noah Charney about his new book, These Trees Tell a Story: The Art of Reading Landscapes.
This episode of our podcast features a conversation with historian R.J.M. Blackett about the 19th century newspaper editor, Congregational minister, and temperance advocate Samuel Ringgold Ward. Despite Ward’s prominent role in the abolitionist movement, his story has been lost because of the decades he spent in exile. In Samuel Ringgold Ward: A Life of Struggle, … Continue reading Historian of Abolition R. J. M. Blackett on Samuel Ringgold Ward →
The archaeologist shares compelling stories of ruins and lost civilizations, from the Garamantes of ancient northern Africa to Port Royal, Jamaica to Rapa Nui.
In this episode, director of Yale University Press, John Donatich, talks with Ned Blackhawk about his new book, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History. Blackhawk offers a sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history, which recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America.
A conversation about the 17th-century Spanish painter, famously depicted by Diego Velázquez, on his own terms.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Mike Jay about his new book, Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind.
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with cultural historian and translator Sophus Helle about his new book, Enheduana: The Complete Poems of the World’s First Author.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Mindy Aloff about her book Why Dance Matters. Why Dance Matters is a passionate and moving tribute to the captivating power of dance, not just as an art form but as a language that transcends barriers.
We talk with Brandon Taylor about his new book, Make It Modern: A History of Art in the 20th Century.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Robert D. Kaplan about his new book, The Tragic Mind: Fear, Fate, and the Burden of Power, a moving meditation on recent geopolitical crises, viewed through the lens of ancient and modern tragedy.
We talk to the celebrated designer about his exhibition at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art and more.
In Roe: The History of a National Obsession, Mary Ziegler charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year history. In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Ziegler about the nation’s obsession with Roe and the challenges facing those seeking abortions in America today.
A conversation with Daniel H. Weiss, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, about the importance and role of the art museum.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with author James Romm about his new book, Demetrius: Sacker of Cities. At the end of the episode, we discuss the larger goals of the Ancient Lives Series—to unfold the stories of thinkers, writers, kings, queens, conquerors, and politicians from all parts of the … Continue reading Ancient Lives with James Romm →
We talk with curator Sarah Cash about the exhibition and book Sargent and Spain, delving into the artist’s love of all things Spanish.
Two new books and an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explore the artifacts and mythology of Classic Maya civilization.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk to Matthew Ichihashi Potts about his new book, Forgiveness: An Alternative Account, a deeply researched and poignant reflection on the practice of forgiveness in an unforgiving world.
The eminent writer and architect’s new book follows the thread of architecture from the Stone Age to today.
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk to professor Vincent W. Lloyd about his new book, Black Dignity: The Struggle Against Domination.
The acclaimed photographer talks about her portraits of 38 of the most lauded and renowned contemporary writers.
A conversation with Patricio del Real about how the Museum of Modern Art’s treatment of Latin American architecture reflected U.S. political and cultural interests.
A conversation with Met curator Monika Bincsik about the kimono–its evolution from the Edo period to the 20th century and its relationship with Western fashion
We talk with Anne Truitt’s daughter, Alexandra Truitt, about preparing the fourth and final volume of her late mother’s journals for publication.
A conversation with writer and curator Lisa Slominski about her new book, Nonconformers: A New History of Self-Taught Artists, and her goal of constructing a more nuanced history of the work of so-called “Outsider” artists from the early twentieth century to the present day
A conversation with Met curator Elyse Nelson and Columbia University assistant professor and writer Wendy S. Walters about Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s sculpture Why Born Enslaved!
In conversation with curators Stephanie D’Alessandro and Matthew Gale, we discuss the exhibition and book that challenges traditional narratives of Surrealism, tracing its global impact and legacy from the 1920s through the 1970s.
A conversation with Colby College Museum of art curator Diana Tuite about her exhibition Bob Thompson: This House is Mine
Listen to this conversation with Chrysler Museum of Art curator Seth Feman and Columbus Museum curator Jonathan Frederick Walz — we discuss the art and life of the extraordinary American artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. Seth and Jonathan are co-curators of the major traveling exhibition Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is BeautifulContinue reading...
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk about the life and drawings of the self-taught artist Joseph E. Yoakum with the Art Institute of Chicago‘s Mark Pascale and MoMA‘s Esther Adler, two of the curators of the current traveling retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work andContinue reading...
As Michael S. Roth wrote in his review in The Washington Post, “The maturation of Grundberg as a renowned critic coincides with the maturation of photography as an art form and its conquest of the art market. With this fine book, he has given us a personal yet balanced accountContinue reading...
In a fascinating conversation that ranges from Alice Neel’s politics to her painting practice, we talk with Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, the co-curators of the current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-editors of the related catalogue, Alice Neel: People Come First. YaleUniversity · Alice Neel's DeepContinue reading...
Tracing a historical line from commedia dell’arte, Hogarth and others to modern and contemporary artists including Ollie Harrington, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, and Kara Walker, we discuss Black visual satire with Duke professor Richard J. Powell. YaleUniversity · Exploring Black Visual Satire Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify |
Kim Sichel discusses her new book, a richly illustrated look at some of the most important photobooks of the 20th century France experienced a golden age of photobook production from the late 1920s through the 1950s. YaleUniversity · The Wild World of Modernist Photobooks in France in the early 20thContinue reading...
Susan A. Phillips talks about her deeply researched study of Los Angeles graffiti that includes marks made by hobos, prisoners, pachucos, surfers, punks, grips, taggers, seafarers, and more. YaleUniversity · L.A. graffiti in a whole new light Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
British artist Eileen Hogan, Yale Center for British Art curator Elisabeth Fairman, and Artists’ Lives oral historian Cathy Courtney have a wide-ranging conversation about painting, exhibitions, gardens, poetry, and more. YaleUniversity · The Beautiful, Atmospheric Art of Eileen Hogan Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Architectural historian Anthony Alofsin offers us an entirely new way of looking at role New York City played in the life and career of Frank Lloyd Wright — and a new way of looking at the city, as well. YaleUniversity · Frank Lloyd Wright and New York City Subscribe: AppleContinue reading...
In this conversation with eminent architectural critic Witold Rybczynski, we discuss some fascinating and truly unique architecture and urban development projects in one the most beautiful cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina. YaleUniversity · Charleston Fancy Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
The Taj Mahal is deserving of its role as one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world; Professor Chanchal Dadlani explains why subsequent architecture, from the later years of the Mughal Empire, deserve our attention, as well. YaleUniversity · Mughal Architecture Including—and Beyond—the Taj Mahal Subscribe:Apple PodcastsContinue reading...
The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How does this happen and what can we do about it? Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A conversation with Zeuler Lima about the extraordinary Brazilian architect, designer, illustrator, writer, editor, and curator Lina Bo Bardi. Lima’s book, Lina Bo Bardi, is newly out in paperback. YaleUniversity · Lina Bo Bardi Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A look at the true role white women played in slavery and the effects that are still being felt today. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A look at the life of Ben Hecht, screenwriter, reporter, playwright, novelist, and Jewish activist whose influence is still felt today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Grab a cold one as we discuss the history and science of beer. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against them. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
We’re talking about the legendary Hayao Miyazaki: his works, his legacy, and anime in general on the podcast this week. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Albers Foundation chief curator Brenda Danilowitz talks about the new Anni Albers retrospective exhibition and book. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud YaleUniversity · Interview with Brenda Danilowitz about Anni Albers
We’re discussing where vampires came from, how they’ve evolved, and why they continue to fascinate us today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones. Jody Gastfriend, author of My Parent’s Keeper: The Guilt, Grief, Guesswork, and Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving and Michael Hoak discuss the challenges and gifts of caregiving. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
We’re talking about color this week—where it comes from, how we see it, and its role in our lives. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Vory? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
We’re all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition influences society and what it means for our understanding of the world. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
We discuss the Mark Bradford exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC with the curator of that show, Evelyn Hankins. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify Further Reading: YaleUniversity · A conversation with the curator of Mark Bradford's monumental installation Pickett's Charge
A look at the life of one of the most influential figures in modern history from his childhood to his assassination and beyond. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
What does it mean to be fabulous? A look at the issues facing queer, brown, and marginalized people with madison moore. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
Cybersecurity expert and former Google privacy analyst Susan Landau on the increasing risks of not securing our data and devices and the threat from outside entities such as Russia and North Korea. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia’s legacy. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify
Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to where we are today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Are Indiana Jones and Lara Croft real archaeologists? Brian Fagan takes us through the history of archaeology from the early treasure hunting days to the rigorously scientific present. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Baseball is America’s Pastime but can it survive in the technological era when games are longer than most attention spans? Susan Jacoby, author and longtime baseball fan, discusses the history of the game and what it can do to keep fans engaged. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Explore the prevalence and the significance of images of liquids being poured from vessels in the fascinating and beautiful artworks of 5th century Athens. Yale associate professor Milette Gaifman, with a joint appointment in the Departments of Classics and History of Art, is perfectly situated to discuss what it is theContinue reading...
Drawing serves as a vital thread connecting artist Pablo Picasso’s entire body of work. Christopher Lloyd – former Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures in the British Royal Collection – talks to George Miller about Picasso’s drawings, tracing the artist’s lifelong achievement as a draughtsman. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran’s culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran’s past and present. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
How have we used size to judge people over time? What is the history of size in popular culture? Lynne Vallone discusses how bodies both big and small influence our perception. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
What does a leftist foreign policy look like? Is it on the right track now or is it time for a change? We have Michael Walzer on to discuss. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud