Yale University Press Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Challenges of Being a Social Media Star Sep 21, 2017

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The road to social media stardom is difficult and rarely pays well. Brooke Erin Duffy shares stories of success and offers advice and a warning for those looking to make it big.

An Interview With Monica Penick Aug 10, 2017

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Interview with Monica Penick about her new book Tastemaker: Elizabeth Gordon, House Beautiful, and the Postwar American Home.

Foreign Policy for a Networked World Aug 03, 2017

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Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses foreign policy and the roles governments and individuals can play in an increasingly networked world.

Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli, and the Great Stink of 1858 Jul 20, 2017

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The summer of 1858 was hot and stinky in London and filled with stories and scandals.

The Nazi Obsession with the Occult Jul 13, 2017

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The Nazi obsession with the occult and supernatural are well-known in pop culture. Eric Kurlander gives us the real story beyond what we've seen in Hollywood and comics.

The Mystery of Gravity Waves and Black Holes Jun 22, 2017

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Scientists have finally measured gravitational waves from the collision of black holes. Marcia Bartusiak explains why this matters and talks about some of the universe's most mysterious objects.

The Politics of the Airwaves Jun 09, 2017

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Why was the FCC created and what was it's original purpose? Thomas Hazlett, former chief economist of the FCC, discusses the politics of the FCC and issues like censorship and net neutrality.

Ep. 29 – Social Media and Protests Jun 01, 2017

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What role does social media play in networked protests? Zeynep Tufekci discusses this, online privacy, and how to combat fake news online.

The Life and Politics of William F. Buckley May 25, 2017

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Alvin Felzenberg shares stories about William F. Buckley, from his early family life to the formation of the modern conservative movement.

America’s Role on the Global Stage May 18, 2017

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What should US foreign policy look like in the age of globalism? Foreign policy expert Thomas Wright discusses the threats and opportunities facing the US from places like Europe and East Asia and offers guidance on crafting a foreign policy that addresses these modern challenges. This episode was recorded on 5/16/2017.