The Humanities in the World
A Podcast from University of Rochester Press What role do the humanities play in shaping our world? How can literature, history, philosophy, and the arts help us understand—and change—the societies we live in? The Humanities in the World is a podcast that brings together voices from across the globe to explore these urgent questions. Hosted by the University of Rochester Press, the series features conversations with researchers and thinkers working in a wide range of humanities disciplines. Each episode delves into the ways humanistic inquiry intersects with today’s social and political challenges—from climate justice to digital culture, from historical memory to ethical futures. Inspired by the mission of the academic book series The Humanities in the World, this podcast stands on its own as a space for dialogue, reflection, and engagement. It affirms a simple but powerful belief: that the humanities are not a luxury—they are essential to the ways we live, think, and imagine better worlds.
Episodes
David Herzberg, Joseph M. Gabriel, and Nils Kessell reflect on the shifting boundaries between medicines and drugs. The speakers emphasise the importance of the humanities in making sense of these complexities. Rather than treating drugs as purely technical objects, humanistic approaches place them within broader stories of human behaviour, inequality, and belief. Kessell describes this work as “putting science back into society,” ...
Samantha Pinto, (The University of Texas at Austin) and Nasser Rabbat (MIT) join us to examine how global narratives have often been shaped and repurposed to serve specific cultural and political agendas, and how historical figures and archaeological discoveries have been harnessed to propose specific visions of history and the world. The humanities can help us reveal these mechanisms and make us aware of these propagandistic manip...
Carlos Rojas (Duke University, USA) and Jie Hyun Lim (Williams College, USA) talk to us about how the humanities are transforming in the age of social media and AI. They explain why these disciplines remain indispensable as tools that help us think critically, listen deeply, and imagine futures beyond the limits of the present.
In the inaugural episode of Humanities in the World, a podcast from the University of Rochester Press, scholars Maya Dodd (Flame University, India) and Erika Pani (El Colegio de México, Mexico) explore how the humanities shape national narratives, public memory, and cultural identity in India and Mexico—two nations deeply marked by colonial legacies and vibrant postcolonial transformations.
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.