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Hosts Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach invite distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education and history.

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  • James Joyce

    We delve into our archives for a conversation about one of Ireland’s celebrated writer James Joyce. We decode some of the more obscure meanings behind Joyce’s often ambiguous prose and wry humor, and explore what made Joyce so innovative and so controversial.

    James Joyce
  • A History of U.S.-Israel Relations

    Since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948, U.S. presidents have tried a variety of approaches to maintain balanced relations with Israel and the surrounding Arab states. In the years leading up to the Israeli-Hamas war, a series of conflicts have made the attempt particularly challenging.

    A History of U.S.-Israel Relations
  • Citizens of a Stolen Land: A Ho-Chunk History of the 19th-Century U.S

    Explore how Wisconsin’s Ho-Chunk people fought back against devastating attacks on their land and culture

    Citizens of a Stolen Land: A Ho-Chunk History of the 19th-Century U.S
  • The Devil’s Element

    We can’t exist without phosphorus. Until recently, there was a steady supply because it moved through a cycle, but now that cycle has been broken and what was life-sustaining is becoming scarce and dangerous.

    The Devil’s Element
  • The Legendary Paul Robeson

    Explore why acclaimed African American singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson became embroiled in controversy and denied a passport.

    The Legendary Paul Robeson

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