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Center for Global Humanities
by University of New England
The Center for Global Humanities at the University of New England is dedicated to exploring the human condition in the 21st century. The Center hosts speakers from around the globe and across the broad spectrum of the humanities. Note: Not all our lectures are available on podcast because lectures that rely on Powerpoint and other visual aids do not lend themselves easily to this format. Listeners are invited to check our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/UNECenterforGlobalHumanities) for a more comprehensive list of lectures.
Episodes
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Douglas Boin: Cracking the Marble Ceiling in Ancient Rome
Saint Louis University history professor Douglas Boin discusses his book, Clodia of Rome: Champion of the Republic, which rehabilitates the reputation of the Roman woman maligned in one of Cicero’s most famous speeches.
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David Bennell: Investing in a Sustainable Future
Affiliate Faculty of Sustainability in the University of New England College of Business, David Bennell discusses his work with companies and investors to integrate natural capital into their strategic decision-making and reflects on how the humanities can help create a sustainable future.
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Jonathan D. Reich: Rethinking Lindbergh's Legacy
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine cardiologist Jonathan D. Reich discusses his new book, A Convenient Villain, in which he applies his lens as a medical doctor, aerospace engineer, and Jewish American to present a more charitable account of Charles Lindbergh’s controversial life than previous...
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Chuck Radis: Disentangling Medical Mysteries
Doctor of Osteopathy Chuck Radis draws from his recent book The Mystery in the Room to discuss how his human skills have combined with his medical expertise to enable his success as a Maine island doctor and rheumatologist.
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Elizabeth Huggins '26: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries for Success
University of New England student Elizabeth Huggins discusses combining expertise from multiple subject areas to land a job as a news producer at Maine’s WMTW Channel 8 in the student edition of the podcast hosted and produced by CGH intern Chloe Boulle.
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Alicia W. Peters: Trafficking Trajectories
University of New England associate professor of anthropology Alicia W. Peters draws from her recent book Trafficking Trajectories to argue that the criminal legal approach to addressing human trafficking is falling short and that a more holistic approach is needed.
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Vivian Nunez '26: Bringing History to the Masses
University of New England student Vivian Nunez discusses finding her passion at the intersection of history and education in the student edition of the podcast hosted and produced by CGH intern Chloe Boulle.
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Samuel T. Wilkinson: Asking the Big Questions
Yale School of Medicine associate professor of psychiatry Samuel T. Wilkinson draws from his book Purpose to tackle some of the biggest questions we ponder as human beings: What is the meaning of life? Can faith and science co-exist? And ultimately, what is our purpose?
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David Washburn: Framing the Human Experience
Filmmaker David Washburn reflects on his award-winning documentaries treating the American-Muslim experience, the humanizing power of film as a medium, and the challenges facing independent filmmakers today.
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Brian Duff: Talking at the Table
University of New England associate professor of political science Brian Duff discusses his book Restaurant, which examines how restaurants satisfy our innate desire for nourishment and enhance our engagement with others.
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Ali Ahmida: Decolonizing Genocide Studies
University of New England political science professor Ali Ahmida discusses his scholarship unveiling the Italian genocide in Libya, the connection between colonization and the Holocaust, and how writing poetry has helped him through some of the darker moments of life.
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Kristen Case: Transforming Lives through the Humanities
Kristen Case, founding director of the Monson Seminar — a residency program to extend the high-impact educational experiences associated with the liberal arts to students for whom such experiences are otherwise out of reach — discusses the enduring value of the humanities, the future of…
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Wendy Pearlman: Making Sense of Syria
Northwestern University political science professor Wendy Pearlman discusses her groundbreaking books revealing the complexities of the Syrian revolution, civil war, and diaspora.
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Susan McHugh: Breaking the Horticulture of Silence
University of New England professor of English Susan McHugh discusses her groundbreaking scholarship exploring portrayals of animals and plants in literature, offering new ways for us to think about non-human beings.
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Eric Zuelow: Traveling through Time
University of New England history professor Eric Zuelow discusses the history of tourism through the ages, the relationship between tourism and nationalism, and whether there is a distinction between tourist and traveler.
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Sara Rushing: Elucidating Health Libertarianism
Montana State University professor of political science Sara Rushing discusses COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates, the women's reproductive rights movement, the 2025 measles outbreak in Texas, and how our experiences as patients in modern health care systems can infringe on our personal autonomy.
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Anna Malavisi: Contemplating Environmental Ethics
Environmental philosopher Anna Malavisi of Western Connecticut State University discusses the "greening of ethics" and other philosophical frameworks useful to the environmental and peace movements.
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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Discussing Race, Gender, and Historic Erasure
Award-winning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers of Indiana University-Bloomington discusses her path to becoming a scholar of the black female experience in the United States and her work revealing the ways in which race, gender, freedom, and power have intersected to shape women's lives.
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Steven Conn: Extending History Beyond the Ivory Towers
Miami University of Ohio history professor Steven Conn discusses Americans’ paradoxical distaste for the city, the complexities of rural America, the importance of a liberal arts foundation for today’s students, and the imperative for scholars to make their work accessible to the general public.
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Sayvon JL Foster: Understanding Community through Sport
University of Kansas professor Sayvon JL Foster discusses his research at the intersection of collegiate athletics, culture, and community. The conversation details Foster's work to help us understand the operation, role, and importance of cultural reproduction in college sporting spaces – paying...
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Colin Woodard: Contextualizing Our Fragmented America
Thought-leader Colin Woodard joins host Josh Pahigian to discuss his best-selling books on American regionalism, witnessing the supposed “end of history” in Eastern Europe, his reporting on the effects of climate change, and his work as a historical consultant for the video game Assassin's Creed…
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Elizabeth DeWolfe: Bringing History to Life
University of New England history professor Elizabeth DeWolfe joins host Josh Pahigian to discuss her scholarship and teaching over a nearly three-decade career. The conversation concludes with DeWolfe unveiling some details concerning her latest book, Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Center for Global Humanities at the University of New England is dedicated to exploring the human condition in the 21st century. The Center hosts speakers from around the globe and across the broad spectrum of the humanities. Note: Not all our lectures are available on podcast because lectures that rely on Powerpoint and other visual aids do not lend themselves easily to this format. Listeners are invited to check our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/UNECenterforGlobalHumanities) for a more comprehensive list of lectures.
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