Category: IAH Podcast
Kia Caldwell, Associate Professor, Department of Africa, African American, Diaspora Studies
A Faculty Fellow and Academic Leadership Fellow, Kia Caldwell discusses the current state of politics in Brazil, with particular focus on human rights activist Marielle Franco, and the circumstances that led to her assassination on March 14, 2018.
Daniel Sherman, Distinguished Professor, Art and History
Daniel Sherman tells us about his current research project on an archaeological dig in Glozel, France. He also discusses his interest in Critical Museum Studies, how museums are “political,” as well as what they are doing now to engage audiences. Sherman is the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Art and History and a Spring 2017 IAH Faculty Fellow.
Jennifer Ho, Associate Director, talks about the 30 for 30 Campaign
Dr. Jennifer Ho, who is a Professor in the English and Comparative Literature Department, discusses the 30 for 30 campaign, encouraging IAH Faculty Fellows to help support future fellowships in commemoration of the Institute’s 30th anniversary. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of her current writing projects. To participate, go to our Give Now page.
Zia Haider Rahman, Author, 2018 Reckford Lecturer
Zia Haider Rahman, author of the highly acclaimed 2014 novel In the Light What We Know, delivered the Mary Stevens Reckford Memorial Lecture in European Studies on Feb. 22. The lecture, entitled: “Brexit The Reckoning,” examines the political, economic, racial, and social implications of Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Rahman discusses his favorite authors and his process for dealing with writer … Read more
IAH Honors Collaboration Grant: Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen (Philosophy), Jake Rohde (’17)
Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen (Philosophy) and UNC Honors Alumnus Jake Rohde (Class of 2017), worked together as part of the inaugural IAH Honors Collaboration Grant. The Grant offers a $2,000 award to students and pairs them with a Faculty Fellow to get a unique research opportunity. We also had the opportunity to sit in on one of their sessions, where they researched the work of Aristotle. Rohde went on to … Read more
Chris Clemens, Senior Associate Dean for Natural Sciences
IAH Director Mark Katz interviews astrophysicist and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Chris Clemens about his research of the stars, as well as his self-identified conservatism on a college campus, where liberalism is the dominant language. He discusses why different views on campus are fundamental to a higher educational experience, highlighting the UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program, co-directed … Read more
Meenu Tewari, Associate Professor, City and Regional Planning
Faculty Fellow Meenu Tewari discusses her current book project on urban development in India, specifically regarding connecting people to water. She also talks about how she entered the academic side of planning as well as future writing projects she hopes to pursue outside her field.
Charles Price, Associate Professor, Anthropology
Charles Price discusses the work he did during his Fall 2017 Faculty Fellowship: his current book project on collective identity formation among the Rastafarians. He also talks about his path in becoming an anthropology professor, as well as two highly influential books.
Best podcasts of 2017
In this episode, we take a look back at some of Clay and Philip’s favorite interviews of the year, including Rev. William J. Barber II, Mai Nguyen (City and Regional Planning), Sam Amago (Romance Studies) and the winners of the IAH Honors Collaboration Grant.
T Bone Burnett, Music Producer
T Bone Burnett is an Oscar-winning music producer, musician, and songwriter. As the producer of the soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou?, he renewed interest in American roots music. He received a Grammy Award for that album, for the soundtracks Cold Mountain (2004), Walk the Line (2006), Crazy Heart (2010), and for Raising Sand (2007). He shares his earliest memories of music and insight on current projects. He als … Read more
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