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Letras Latinas, Part 26: A Conversation with heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
Episode Topic: A Conversation with heidi andrea restrepo rhodesListen in to a vibrant oral history interview with poet heidi andrea restrepo rhodes, conducted by Notre Dame Ph.D. student Karla Yari...
Revolutions of Hope, Part 13: Rock, Resistance, and Resilience
Episode Topic: Rock, Resistance, and ResilienceCan you hear the rhythm of resistance in a quiet university hall? Listen as Ukraine’s legendary rock icon, Slava Vakarchuk, shares his soul through sto...
On Catholic Imagination, Part 10: I Have Called You Friends
Episode Topic: I Have Called You FriendsEver felt your imagination crave a deeper sense of wonder? Step directly into a rich world where mythic landscapes awaken your soul and ancient faith reshape...
Caminos: Stories of Hispanic Alumni, Part 1: Journeys
Episode Topic: JourneysThe Institute for Latino Studies along with the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame, and the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development present a panel discussion on the "Journey...
Virtues & Vocations, Part 27: Mattering
Episode Topic: MatteringListen in for a conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace as she shares her career journey, her roots in education, and the powerful message behind her book, ...
Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 27: Urban Planning in Nazi Germany
Episode Topic: Urban Planning in Nazi GermanyHow does the built environment reflect the soul of a regime? Listen in as Dr. Harald Bodenschatz discusses his 2025 award–winning book, Urban Planni...
Aquinas at 800, Part 17: Cognition
Episode Topic: CognitionCan we perceive the spiritual realm with our physical minds? Listen in to a dialogue examining how the human intellect navigates its material limitations to grasp immaterial...
Dialogues Across the Decades: Conversations with Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program Alumni, Part 5: New Frontiers
Episode Topic: New FrontiersHave you ever felt the weight of potential meeting the warmth of home? You belong in a space where legacy transcends a mere title; it remains a promise of enduring suppo...
Poverty Research from Every Angle, Part 1: Migration
Episode Topic: MigrationIn this episode, sociologist and demographer Professor Amy Hsin guides us to a critical junction in the fight against poverty: the profound intersection of immigration polic...
Evidence Matters, Part 12: From Line Items to Impact
Episode Topic: From Line Items to ImpactDiscover how local government leaders move beyond ad hoc evaluations to embed research, data, and evidence into everyday budget decisions. Listen in to gain ...
Revolutions of Hope, Part 12: A History and Politics of Hope
Episode Topic: A History and Politics of HopeIn an era scarred by “human wrongs,” how does a nation sustain an indomitable spirit? This session explores Ukraine’s transformation from Soviet subject...
Letras Latinas, Part 25: A Conversation with Emma Trelles
Episode Topic: A Conversation with Emma TrellesFrom Miami’s neon car culture to Santa Barbara’s mountain dreams, Poet Laureate Emma Trelles explores the “bones-deep” honesty of her work, Courag...
Our Universe Revealed, Part 12: Why Does the Nobel Prize in Science Matter?
Episode Topic: Why Does the Nobel Prize in Science Matter?Ever wonder how Nobel-winning science research affects your everyday life? Join faculty from the University of Notre Dame and Indiana Unive...
Virtues & Vocations, Part 26: Civic Virtue
Episode Topic: Civic VirtueRajiv Vinnakota is the President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, where the mission is to strengthen civic life in America by empowering young people to tackl...
On Catholic Imagination, Part 9: Tongues of Men and Angels
Episode Topic: Tongues of Men and AngelsDiscover "Tongues of Men and Angels," where Grammy-winning composer J.J. Wright ‘14 MSM, ‘17 DMA and poet Dana Gioia bridge high art and jazz. Witness...
Aquinas at 800, Part 16: Law & Morality
Episode Topic: Law & MoralityDoes law reflect mere convention or objective reality? Marking 800 years of Thomas Aquinas, explore how his synthesis of law and morality provides a radical framewo...
Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 26: Place Based Community Regeneration
Episode Topic: Place Based Community RegenerationJoin us as panelists discuss strategies for allocating limited funds (to be catalytic), attracting (the right kinds of) investment, and addressin...
Dialogues Across the Decades, Part 4: Being the Change
Episode Topic: Being the ChangeJoin Dr. Milo Dodson ’08 and a panel of intergenerational alumni, Dr. Dom (Dominic) Acri ’18, Savanna Morgan ’20, and Dominique DeMoe ’19, as they explore the legacy ...
Minding Scripture, Part 11: Religious Pluralism
Episode Topic: Religious Pluralism (https://go.nd.edu/1c89af)Under the conditions of globalization, more religious people than ever find themselves in close contact with members of other religious ...
Our Universe Revealed, Part 11: Crafting Music & Synthesizing Sounds with Geometry
Episode Topic: Crafting Music & Synthesizing Sounds with GeometryHave you ever wanted to create your own unique sounds but didn’t know how to start? Using basic geometry, it’s easy to synthesiz...
Revolutions of Hope, Part 11: Business on the Frontlines
Episode Topic: Business on the FrontlinesExplore “Active Hope” as a catalyst for order in Ukraine. Beyond profit, business has become a strategic mandate for survival and a testament to our global s...
Virtues & Vocations, Part 25: The Role of Joy
Episode Topic: The Role of JoyCameron Kim is assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University and Laura Dunham is dean of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas...
Letras Latinas, Part 24: A Conversation with Carmen Giménez
Episode Topic: A Conversation with Emma TrellesJoin poet and Graywolf Press Executive Director Carmen Giménez for a profound exploration of modern “folklore”—from digital fandoms to the absurdity o...
On Catholic Imagination, Part 8: Dante Among Thelogians
Episode Topic: Dante Among ThelogiansStep into the celestial rose of the “Dante Among Theologians” project. This international collaboration invites you to rediscover Dante’s vision not merely as ve...
Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 25: Architecture in an Age of Uncertainty
Episode Topic: Architecture in an Age of UncertaintyLiam O’Connor, 2025 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate, explores how the timeless principles of traditional and classical design focused on endur...