Oh, the Humanities

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.

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.

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 biographers have offered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 

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.

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.