Yale Press Podcast

A conversation with Andy Grundberg about his new book, which traces photography's meteoric rise within the 1970s and 1980s contemporary art scene.

A conversation with Metropolitan Museum of Art curators Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey about the pioneering American artist Alice Neel.

Tracing a historical line from commedia dell'arte, Hogarth and others to modern and contemporary artists including Ollie Harrington, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, and Kara Walker, we discuss Black visual satire with Duke professor Richard J. Powell.

Susan A. Phillips talks about her deeply researched study of Los Angeles graffiti that includes marks made by hobos, prisoners, pachucos, surfers, punks, grips, taggers, seafarers, and more.

Exploring the complicated and misunderstood relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and New York with Wright scholar Anthony Alofsin.

In this conversation with eminent architectural critic , we discuss some fascinating and truly unique architecture and urban development projects in one the most beautiful cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina.

A look at how we acquire language and the importance of learning more than one language at any age.

Interview with Chanchal Dadlani, author of the new book From Stone to Paper, an exploration of the architecture of the late Mughal Empire.

The greatest threats to America are often overblown, and the world is a much safer place than we’re led to believe. How does this happen and what can we do about it?

A conversation with biographer Zeuler Lima about the fascinating 20th-century architect Lina Bo Bardi.

A look at the true role white women played in slavery and the effects that are still being felt today.

A look at the life of Ben Hecht, screenwriter, reporter, playwright, novelist, and Jewish activist whose influence is still felt today.

Grab a cold one as we discuss the history and science of beer.

A look at where false beliefs and fake news come from, how they spread, and what you can do to protect yourself against them.

We're talking about the legendary Hayao Miyazaki: his works, his legacy, and anime in general on the podcast this week.

A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation.

Albers Foundation chief curator Brenda Danilowitz talks about the new Anni Albers retrospective exhibition and book.

We're discussing where vampires came from, how they've evolved, and why they continue to fascinate us today.

A practical guide to caring for your aging parents and loved ones.

We're talking about color this week--where it comes from, how we see it, and its role in our lives.

They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Russian Super Mafia?

We're all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition influences society and what it means for our understanding of the world.

We discuss the current Mark Bradford exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC with the curator of that show, Evelyn Hankins.

A look at the life of one of the most influential figures in modern history from his childhood to his assassination and beyond.

What does it mean to be fabulous? A look at the issues facing queer, brown, and marginalized people with madison moore.

A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries.

A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia's legacy.

Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to where we are today.

Are Indiana Jones and Lara Croft real archaeologists? Brian Fagan takes us through the history of archaeology from the early treasure hunting days to the rigorously scientific present.

Baseball is America's Pastime but can it survive in the technological era when games are longer than most attention spans? Susan Jacoby, author and longtime baseball fan, discusses the history of the game and what it can do to keep fans engaged.

Yale University professor Milette Gaifman discusses her new book, The Art of Libation in Classical Athens in a Yale University Press podcast interview.

Drawing serves as a vital thread connecting artist Pablo Picasso's entire body of work. Christopher Lloyd – former Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures in the British Royal Collection – talks to George Miller about Picasso's drawings, tracing the artist's lifelong achievement as a draughtsman.

What events have shaped Iran as we know it today? What lies at the foundation of Iran's culture and society? Where does it see itself on the global stage? Abbas Amanat discusses modern Iran's past and present.

How have we used size to judge people over time? What is the history of size in popular culture? Lynne Vallone discusses how bodies both big and small influence our perception.

What does a leftist foreign policy look like? Is it on the right track now or is it time for a change? We have Michael Walzer on to discuss.

Where do our senses come from and how do they work? What happens when they go wrong? We've got the answers to these questions and more with Rob DeSalle from the American Museum of Natural History.

Patrick Deneen, author of Why Liberalism Failed, discusses how the success of liberalism has led to its downfall.

An interview with Dale Gyure about architect Minoru Yamasaki, whose projects include the original World Trade Center.

Cybersecurity expert and former Google privacy analyst Susan Landau on the increasing risks of not securing our data and devices and the threat from outside entities such as Russia and North Korea.

The story of Lake Superior's conservation recovery and what it can teach us in the face of climate change.

Trita Parsi explains the Iran Deal: its strengths, weaknesses, and the ramifications of ending it.

A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing.

Big ticket items like kidneys, livers, and hearts aren't the only things that can be extracted from you after death. A look inside the cadaver trade and its shadowy history.

Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced.

The road to social media stardom is difficult and rarely pays well. Brooke Erin Duffy shares stories of success and offers advice and a warning for those looking to make it big.

Interview with Monica Penick about her new book Tastemaker: Elizabeth Gordon, House Beautiful, and the Postwar American Home.

Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses foreign policy and the roles governments and individuals can play in an increasingly networked world.

The summer of 1858 was hot and stinky in London and filled with stories and scandals.

The Nazi obsession with the occult and supernatural are well-known in pop culture. Eric Kurlander gives us the real story beyond what we've seen in Hollywood and comics.

Scientists have finally measured gravitational waves from the collision of black holes. Marcia Bartusiak explains why this matters and talks about some of the universe's most mysterious objects.

Why was the FCC created and what was it's original purpose? Thomas Hazlett, former chief economist of the FCC, discusses the politics of the FCC and issues like censorship and net neutrality.