Best Liberalarts Podcasts (2023)

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Wabash On My Mind

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#351: Dr. Derek Nelson ’99 43:43

2d ago43:43

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This episode features Dr. Derek Nelson, the 43rd LaFollette Lecturer, discussing the relationship between woodworking and theology and a funny thing about productivity (Episode 351).By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#208: Brett Driscoll ’24 16:02

6d ago16:02

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Brett Driscoll, Wabash class of 2024, with his talk titled: “The Torch We Carry” Episode 208 – Original Speech Date: November 16, 2023By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#207: Monon Bell Chapel 2023 24:37

13d ago24:37

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This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team Cooper Sullivan '24, Steven Thomas '24, Joe Mullin '24, and Liam Thompson ’24, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 207 – Original Speech Date: November 9, 2023By Wabash College

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Wabash On My Mind

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#350: Rudolph Scholars 2023 45:40

16d ago45:40

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This episode features Ethan Brown ’24, Jesus Monrroy ’24, and Calvin Pawlowski ’24, recipients of this year’s Kenneth Rhys Rudolph Memorial Scholarship for European summer study abroad. The three students discuss their travels in Belgium, Germany, and Spain, and the advice they would give to others aspiring to study abroad (Episode 350).…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#206: Charles Hintz ’13 30:52

20d ago30:52

30:52

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Charles Hintz, Wabash class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Five Lessons to Consider” Episode 206 – Original Speech Date: November 2, 2023By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#205: Dr. Ethan Hollander 27:11

27d ago27:11

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Ethan Hollander, with his talk titled: “Is Democracy Broken?” Episode 205 – Original Speech Date: October 26, 2023By Wabash College

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Wabash On My Mind

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#349: Theater: Something Rotten! 49:23

30d ago49:23

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This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Fall 2023 Wabash Theater production titled Something Rotten!, a farce set in the Renaissance featuring down-and-out playwrights facing off against Shakespeare with a hoped-to-be hit musical about eggs (Episode 349).By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#204: LGBTQ+ History Month 2023 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group ‘shOUT, Liam Grennon ’24 and Sean Bledsoe ’26, with their talk titled: “‘shOUT, ‘shOUT, Let It All Out!” Episode 204 – Original Speech Date: October 19, 2023By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#203: Dr. Stephen Morillo H’91 22:24

1M ago22:24

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This week’s episode features a 2008 speech by Professor of History Emeritus, Dr. Stephen Morillo, honorary class of 1991, with his talk titled: “The Virtues of Procrastination” Episode 203 – Original Speech Date: September 25, 2008By Wabash College

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Wabash On My Mind

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#348: Dr. Chris Winter 42:49

1M ago42:49

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This episode features Presidential Distinguished Speaker and sleep health expert Dr. Chris Winter, discussing how to handle different forms of fatigue, advice for student-athletes, and the one thing you can do for better sleep (Episode 348).By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#202: Dr. Gregory D. Hess 19:42

2M ago19:42

19:42

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is the 16th President of Wabash College, Dr. Gregory D. Hess, with his talk titled: “And Loud and Long Shall Echo the Song” Episode 202 – Original Speech Date: October 5, 2023By Wabash College

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Online Great Books Podcast

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#179- Burckhardt's The Greeks and Greek Civilization 2:21:44

2M ago2:21:44

2:21:44

Scott and Karl read "The Greeks and Greek Civilization" which sums up the relevant lectures the notable Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt first gave in 1872. Karl says, "I now have a little portable guide to all the Greek literature that I want to read." Scott adds, "Burckhardt explains what might be going on around the world around Socrates that al…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#201: La Alianza Students 2023 41:42

2M ago41:42

41:42

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are officers of the student Hispanic/Latino group La Alianza, President Jacob Ramirez ’25, Past President Jonathan Gonzalez ’24, and alumnus Alejandro Maya ’13. Episode 201 – Original Speech Date: September 28, 2023By Wabash College

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Wabash On My Mind

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#347: The Bachelor Editors 39:20

2M ago39:20

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This episode features the current editors of The Bachelor student newspaper, Sam Benedict ’25 and Logan Weilbaker ’25, discussing computer crashes and sewage lines, their measure of success, and what it takes to produce an award-winning weekly paper (Episode 347).By Wabash College

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Higher Ed Now

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A Higher Ed Reformation: Changing Campus Policy and Culture 40:45

2M ago40:45

40:45

In March 2023, ACTA’s second annual Alumni Summit on Free Expression brought together alumni free speech activists and higher education nonprofit leaders from across the country to share knowledge, experiences, and resources related to campus reform efforts. In partnership with the Alumni Free Speech Alliance (AFSA), this special gathering was desi…

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Online Great Books Podcast

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#178- Faraday’s The Chemical History of a Candle 2:20:58

2M ago2:20:58

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Beyond producing a body of pioneering research in thermodynamics, Faraday left an educational legacy: his great lectures on the “Chemical History of a Candle.” Originally published in 1861, this series of six lectures showcases Faraday's ability to clearly display scientific principles to a general population, landing him the reputation of one of t…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#200: Dean Michael Raters ’85 20:51

2M ago20:51

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This week’s episode features a 2007 speech by the former Dean of Students Michael Raters, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “The Perils, Realities, and Responsibilities of Painting with the Same Brush” Episode 200 – Original Speech Date: September 20, 2007By Wabash College

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#199: Dr. Chris Winter 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Sleep Health Expert Dr. Chris Winter, with his talk titled: “The Importance of Sleep” Episode 199 – Original Speech Date: September 14, 2023By Wabash College

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Higher Ed Now

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Free Speech Barriers and Legal Remedies 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

In March 2023, ACTA hosted its second Alumni Summit on Free Expression in Washington, DC, in partnership with the Alumni Free Speech Alliance (AFSA). More than 100 individuals from various AFSA member groups and other higher education nonprofit organizations attended to support the growing movement to motivate and equip alumni in their efforts to a…

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Wabash On My Mind

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#346: New Faculty 2023 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

This episode features three new members of the Wabash faculty, Professors Noe Pliego Campos, David Vogel, and Huei-Jyun Ye, as they discuss their first impressions of campus and the Wabash culture, why they chose their professions, and the traditions they look forward to experiencing for the first time this fall (Episode 346).…

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Online Great Books Podcast

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#177- Hilaire du Berrier's Background to Betrayal: The Tragedy of Vietnam Part 2 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

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Tune in for Part Two of Scott and Karl's discussion on Hilaire du Berrier's Background to Betrayal. Published in 1965, it remains the only book du Berrier ever produced and a crucial resource on the history of Indochina and our government's policies in Vietnam. Brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com.…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#198: Leslie Weirich 45:32

3M ago45:32

45:32

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich, with her talk titled: “One Second of Hope” Episode 198 – Original Speech Date: September 7, 2023By Wabash College

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Higher Ed Now

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Carole Hooven: Cancelled for Scientific Accuracy 56:49

3M ago56:49

56:49

ACTA's Steven McGuire interviews Carole Hooven, whose book titled T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us, was published in 2021. Hooven is currently an associate at Harvard University and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she works on issues related to sex and gender, human evol…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#197: Hugh Vandivier ’91 25:20

3M ago25:20

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Annual Giving, Hugh Vandivier ’91, with his talk titled: “Stop, Start, Continue” Episode 197 – Original Speech Date: August 31, 2023By Wabash College

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Wabash On My Mind

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#345: Liam Thompson ’24 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

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This episode features the quarterback for the Little Giant football team, Liam Thompson ’24, discussing his relationship with the Manning family, being coached by Don Morel, and how Wabash is a place in which you can’t skate by (Episode 345).By Wabash College

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Higher Ed Now

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Jonathan Marks: "Liberal Education Corrects Our Narrowness" 54:47

3M ago54:47

54:47

Jonathan Marks has been an educator for almost a quarter century, and is currently Professor and Chair of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus College. He has published on modern and contemporary political philosophy in journals like the American Political Science Review, the Journal of Politics, the Journal of American Political Science…

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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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#196: Student Body Leaders 22:07

3M ago22:07

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body Vice-President and President, Luis Rivera ’25 and Cole Bergman ’24, with their talk titled: “The Wabash Community” Episode 196 – Original Speech Date: August 24, 2023By Wabash College

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Online Great Books Podcast

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#176- Hilaire du Berrier's Background to Betrayal: The Tragedy of Vietnam Part 1 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

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In 1965, the Birch Society's publishing house, Western Islands, printed du Berrier's Background to Betrayal: The Tragedy of Vietnam. While hard to come by, it remains the most authoritative source in English on the crucial history of Indochina up to that point and is indispensable for an understanding of the tragic consequences of our government's …

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Wabash On My Mind

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#344: Dr. Preston Bost 48:25

3M ago48:25

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This episode features Dr. Preston Bost, Professor of Psychology, Division III Chair, and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Bost discusses balancing accountability with compassion, building up the Wabash culture, and his love of TV dramas and legacy automobiles (Episode 344).…

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Higher Ed Now

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Student Voices: United By Our Differences 50:00

4M ago50:00

50:00

Higher Ed Now is pleased to launch a new series of student-driven podcast conversations issuing from the College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) Alliance – a national initiative led by ACTA, Braver Angels, and BridgeUSA. ACTA's program manager for the CD&D Alliance, Sadie Webb, will host the series to showcase students across the nation who are leadin…

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Higher Ed Now

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Richard Haass: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

ACTA's president Michael Poliakoff and Higher Ed Now producer Doug Sprei interview Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonpartisan think tank and educational institution dedicated to helping people better understand the world and foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. …

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Online Great Books Podcast

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#175- Taylor's Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education 3:12:56

4M ago3:12:56

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Scott and Karl read and discuss James S. Taylor's 1998 book, Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education. Taylor describes his work as an “attempt to resuscitate a nearly forgotten mode of knowledge.” This "poetic knowledge" is not the knowledge of poetry. Rather, it is an intuitive, obscure, mysterious way of knowing reality. As Karl points out, "…

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