Podcasts about claremont mckenna

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with John Shrewsberry, CFO at GoodLeap and Former CFO at Wells Fargo. The conversation explores the role of ethical leadership in fostering sustainable finance. John shares his career journey from Wall Street to Wells Fargo and now renewable energy fintech. He explores the balance between performance incentives and ethical standards, reflecting on lessons from the Wells Fargo sales crisis almost a decade ago and emphasizing the dangers of misaligned metrics. John advocates for integrity, transparency, and constructive feedback in leadership while highlighting the role of finance in driving innovation and prosperity. John and Ross also offer advice for young professionals and seasoned leaders on fostering a culture of accountability and growth.  Meet John Shrewsberry John Shrewsberry is the Chief Financial Officer at GoodLeap, where he oversees critical functions such as financial planning, accounting, capital markets, investor relations, human resources, legal, and compliance. Previously, John served as CFO of Wells Fargo, managing the financial operations of the $2 trillion company, including treasury, tax management, and corporate development. During nearly two decades at Wells Fargo, he held leadership roles such as head of Wells Fargo Securities and the Wells Fargo Commercial Capital Group, which stemmed from a finance company he co-founded and sold to Wells Fargo in 2001. Before Wells Fargo, John worked in principal finance at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston, following his start as a CPA at Coopers & Lybrand. He earned a degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA from Yale School of Management. John serves on the boards of Claremont McKenna, Yale's advisory committees, and the Yale University Endowment Investment Committee.

Our guest this week is Charles Kesler, one of the nation's most prominent political philosophers. He teaches government at Claremont McKenna and is the editor of the Claremont Review of Books. Prof. Kesler's former students have produced a book celebrating his work entitled: "Leisure with Dignity: Essays in Celebration of Charles R. Kesler." We'll let him explain the title.

We start our next 100 episodes with a very special guest!!! Kirsten has the opportunity to sit down and talk with her oldest son, Caelan, about his basketball journey and the lessons sports have taught him. From the highs to the lows and everything in between Caelan and Kirsten go back and forth about their moves throughout his childhood, high school basketball, the transfer process from D1 to D3, and his most recent journey at Round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament. There are so many amazing takeaways and wonderful moments in this honest conversation between a mother and her son. This is a supersized episode because they had so much to talk about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support

The Journey is the Reward! In this clip from Monday's supersized "Talking to the Student Athlete" episode, Kirsten has the opportunity to sit down and talk with her oldest son, Caelan, about his basketball journey and the lessons sports have taught him. He went from D1 to D3 and had a bunch of bumps on the way (Covid!). There are so many amazing takeaways and wonderful moments in this honest conversation between a mother and her son.  This is a supersized episode because they had so much to talk about and even recorded it over 2 days! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support

“The system of elite education, which I can define at greater lengths is making kids miserable, and it's producing an elite class that's wrecking the country,” says best-selling author and essayist Bill Deresiewicz in this week's episode of The Syllabus. Syllabus host Mark Oppenheimer discusses topics in Deresiewicz's book Excellent Sheep, including societal pressures to attend elite colleges, overwhelming careerism, admissions competition, and increasing inequality in access to education. Guest Bio: William Deresiewicz is an essayist, critic, speaker, and author of the best-seller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life. Formerly a Yale and Columbia English professor, Deresiewicz transitioned to full-time writing and has taught or lectured at schools including Bard, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, and the University of San Diego. Deresiewicz is also active with Tivnu: Building Justice and Project Wayfinder, promoting social justice and purpose-based learning.Stay informed about this podcast and all of AJU's latest programs and offerings by subscribing to our mailing list HERE If you'd like to support AJU and this podcast, please consider donating to us at aju.edu/donate

Louis Hallman, Managing Director of Incite Analytics, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to discuss student performance in Arizona, the failings of liberal-minded educators, his experiences as a student at Claremont McKenna, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an episode rife with random references when David Burge, VP for Enrollment Management at George Mason University and winner of the Margaret E. Addis Service to NACAC Award, joins the ALP to discuss ADVANCE, a model transfer partnership between GMU and Northern Virginia Community College. Warning: this episode contains eye-rolling dad jokes. Listener discretion is advised.Rapid DescentWalkout song: Champion by Fall Out BoyBest recent read: "My email."Eager to read next: See aboveFavorite thing to make in the kitchen:  Mail order spice packets have inspired his cuisine, which includes hundreds of NYT recipes, five of which he has made.Taking and keeping notes: emailMemorable bit of advice: "Marketing drives applications; relationships build enrollment."Bucket list: "I would like to live in Europe."Check out RHB Academy at Claremont McKenna. Nov. 17.The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment

Aditya Pai is a public servant and practicing attorney for entrepreneurs, workers, low-income tenants in need of pro bono help. He is also a 2024 Democratic candidate for United States Representative for CA-45 (Artesia, Cerritos, North Orange County). Aditya is an alum of Claremont McKenna, J.D. from Harvard, M.Phil. from Cambridge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

As viewpoints and opinions become increasingly polarized in a world of social media, few schools have embraced the need for discourse in the way Claremont McKenna has. This week, Tyler sits down with Associate Dean of Admissions Jennifer Hirsch to discuss CMC's unique approach to engaging with difference and disagreement as essential learning experiences, the school's new developments in STEM offerings, and much more.

In today's episode, Christine talks with Dr. Joy Pedersen about Enneagram and how it can help you better understand yourself and work with other teammates. Dr. Pedersen has experience working with individuals and teams to manage change, transition, growth, loss, work-life balance, and other challenges in order to achieve their full potential. She provides coaching and training on a variety of topics, including the Enneagram, through her consulting company - Clarity Collective.Dr. Pedersen is a certified Enneagram instructor and Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach. She also has a B.A. in Psychology from Claremont McKenna, an M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Santa Barbara.If you would like more information on Enneagram or Dr. Pedersen's work, you can check out her website here: https://claritycollective-llc.com/Have a Listen & SubscribeThe Women Offshore Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and most podcast apps. Make sure to subscribe to whatever app you use so that you don't miss out on future episodes.What did you think of the show?Let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also reach out by sending us an email at hello@womenoffshore.org.

Amber Athey is joined by Christopher Nadon, a professor at Claremont McKenna College, to discuss his experience with the Claremont McKenna administration following remarks he made in his class.

Welcome to the last week of our Pride Summer Special!! This week on the show, we welcomed MFQC newcomer Kareesa Kron (they/them) as our guest host! Kareesa chatted with Nancy Williams (she/her), a Chemistry Professor at the Keck Science Department at Claremont McKenna, Scripps, and Pitzer Colleges. They discussed Nancy's path through academia and her process of coming out as a trans woman after becoming a tenured faculty member at the Claremont Colleges. She explores her increasing involvement in DEI committees as the Claremont Colleges evolve to be more diverse and accepting to queer students. She also discusses her active involvement in deep canvassing through the LA LGBT Center and the Trans Chorus of LA and how she has built community in these spaces. This episode is benefitting the LA LGBT Center (chosen by our guest host, Kareesa) and the GoFundMe fundraiser is LIVE (https://gofund.me/726c9923) and will close 9/10. To connect with Nancy you can follow her on Twitter @NancySBWilliams (and us @MFQCPod). We'll see y'all next time and remember that Black Lives Matter today and everyday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mfqc/support

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Dr. Joy Pedersen about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 5.  About the guest:  Dr. Pedersen has experience working with individuals and teams to manage change, transition, growth, loss, work-life balance, and other challenges in order to achieve their full potential. She provides coaching and training on a variety of topics, including the Enneagram, through her consulting company - Clarity Collective.  Dr. Pedersen is a certified Enneagram instructor and Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach. She also has a B.A. in Psychology from Claremont McKenna, an M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of California, Santa Barbara. Episode Links:   Brave Enough CME Conference RHETI Enneagram Assessment Enneagram Course InCrowd MicroSurveys Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN  Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women. This season is sponsored by InCrowd, a brand within the Apollo Intelligence Family of companies.  Join today by clicking on the link we'll share after this episode and earn money sharing your medical expertise.

The AFA's Keith Whittington interviews Hiram E. Chodosh, president of Claremont McKenna College.  Under President Chodosh's leadership, Claremont McKenna has been widely recognized for its commitment to academic freedom. It was the recipient of the Institutional Excellence Award from the Heterodox Academy in 2019. For the past two years, it was the top ranked school in the free speech rankings by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE).  President Chodosh previously served as Dean of the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, where he was also the Hugh B. Brown Endowed Presidential Professor of Law and Senior Presidential Adviser on Global Strategy.

Claremont McKenna professor John Pitney teaches a class about presidential speeches and public opinion, focusing on the 1970s through the 1990s. He examines how presidential communication shifted from network television to cable and the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode summary introduction: Reid had a well rounded High School experience. He did mock trial, speech and debate, played soccer, and was a pole vaulter. When time came to look for colleges, he wasn't quite sure what he wanted to study. But he knew gaining International experience was important. Reid Furubayashi is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing Claremont McKenna College Majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics International Experience Being a Fulbright Scholar Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Reid Furubayashi, Claremont McKenna College [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall Experience [] Why Claremont McKenna? [] High School Interests[] Transition to Claremont [] Business-focused Peers [] Profs: “Great” Dorms [] Summers [] Majoring in PPE [] A Fulbright Scholar [] How Claremont McKenna prepared you for post-College? [] Claremont Redo [] Advice to Aspirants [] Memories: Birthday Dunk [] Our Guest: Reid Furubayashi is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Memorable Quote: “I took a lot of politics courses and philosophy courses. And having the diversity of thought in each course actually made the conversation, like, much richer. I think socially, sometimes it was tough to navigate.” Reid on the diversity on campus. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

In this episode of The Interview, Hugh presents a special 4th of July Hillsdale Dialogue with Dr. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, discussing the Declaration of Independence with audio clips from a 2001 interview with, the late, Dr. Harry V. Jaffa, former Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna and the Claremont Graduate School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking biology and chemistry classes at Keck (the shared science department between Scripps, Pitzer, and Claremont McKenna) this year, Ellen and Alyssa share their experience of STEM classes and how they’ve navigated lab online.

What can reason tell us about rights, freedom, responsibility, and the common good? What obstacles stand in the way of human beings developing clear thoughts about politics and its role within nature? How can attention to our experiences—for example, of freedom and rights—help us understand the nature of these political phenomena? In this Conversation, Claremont McKenna philosopher Mark Blitz presents his approach to the study of politics and human nature. Drawing on his new book, Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena, Blitz argues that we should take our bearings in the study of political things not, in the first instance, through recourse to rigid rules or theories then imposed on the world, but through an open-minded encounter with political phenomena as they come to light through our own experience of them. Employing this approach, Blitz makes a series of stark and revealing comments about the nature of rights, liberty, equality, virtue, and human excellence. Finally, Blitz explains how his approach relates to thinkers including Plato and Martin Heidegger. This is a deep, challenging, and rewarding Conversation that has something important to say to anyone interested in liberal democracy, the American regime, and the nature of politics more generally.

What can reason tell us about rights, freedom, responsibility, and the common good? What obstacles stand in the way of human beings developing clear thoughts about politics and its role within nature? How can attention to our experiences—for example, of freedom and rights—help us understand the nature of these political phenomena? In this Conversation, Claremont McKenna philosopher Mark Blitz presents his approach to the study of politics and human nature. Drawing on his new book, Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena, Blitz argues that we should take our bearings in the study of political things not, in the first instance, through recourse to rigid rules or theories then imposed on the world, but through an open-minded encounter with political phenomena as they come to light through our own experience of them. Employing this approach, Blitz makes a series of stark and revealing comments about the nature of rights, liberty, equality, virtue, and human excellence. Finally, Blitz explains how his approach relates to thinkers including Plato and Martin Heidegger. This is a deep, challenging, and rewarding Conversation that has something important to say to anyone interested in liberal democracy, the American regime, and the nature of politics more generally.

What can reason tell us about rights, freedom, responsibility, and the common good? What obstacles stand in the way of human beings developing clear thoughts about politics and its role within nature? How can attention to our experiences—for example, of freedom and rights—help us understand the nature of these political phenomena? In this Conversation, Claremont McKenna philosopher Mark Blitz presents his approach to the study of politics and human nature. Drawing on his new book, Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena, Blitz argues that we should take our bearings in the study of political things not, in the first instance, through recourse to rigid rules or theories then imposed on the world, but through an open-minded encounter with political phenomena as they come to light through our own experience of them. Employing this approach, Blitz makes a series of stark and revealing comments about the nature of rights, liberty, equality, virtue, and human excellence. Finally, Blitz explains how his approach relates to thinkers including Plato and Martin Heidegger. This is a deep, challenging, and rewarding Conversation that has something important to say to anyone interested in liberal democracy, the American regime, and the nature of politics more generally.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with Seth Winterroth, Partner at Eclipse VC. Seth and I met just over a year ago now when he came to WashU and Anton Salem and I tracked him down to get drinks after the career fair. Ever since that day his story and words of wisdom have stuck with me and I hope they do the same for you in this interview. Seth Winterroth attended Claremont McKenna, and after a year of traveling post-grad got started at GE, then GE Ventures, and later Eclipse, where he has made various deals in hardware and robotics. In this episode, we chat about: -Seth's fascinating story -Pursuing your passions -How to optimize time with mentors -Importance of mental health

In this special audio release, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz talks to Bill Kristol about German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976). While stressing the problematic features of Heidegger's thought and his deplorable political activity, Blitz explains why Heidegger cannot simply be ignored. Video of Blitz and Kristol's discussion about Heidegger (from 2016) is available through the Great Thinkers website, a guide to political philosophy.

In this special audio release, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz talks to Bill Kristol about German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976). While stressing the problematic features of Heidegger's thought and his deplorable political activity, Blitz explains why Heidegger cannot simply be ignored. Video of Blitz and Kristol's discussion about Heidegger (from 2016) is available through the Great Thinkers website, a guide to political philosophy.

In this special audio release, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz talks to Bill Kristol about German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976). While stressing the problematic features of Heidegger's thought and his deplorable political activity, Blitz explains why Heidegger cannot simply be ignored. Video of Blitz and Kristol's discussion about Heidegger (from 2016) is available through the Great Thinkers website, a guide to political philosophy.

On Scripps College Week:  How do our cells respond to stress? Today on The Academic Minute: Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, associate professor of biology, takes a closer look. Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert is an Associate Professor of Biology at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges in California. She completed her Ph.D. at the Weill Cornell Medical College and did […]

Jon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics cover:- Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball)- How he chose his university, and why it was ultimately not the right choice for him- How he went about deciding to transfer schools, and why he feels it was the right decision- Ben's advice to young people struggling to make difficult decisions in their lives- Starting and navigating a career in banking in 2007, just as the recession was about to hit- Competing for the US team and winning a gold medal at the Maccabi Games, the third largest sporting event in the world- Finding out his father was going to federal prison, and how he poured himself into his work and running as an escape- Deciding to quit banking and start a fitness company in Maui- Why not getting accepted into business school was probably a blessing in disguise- Building a business around his passions of mind and body, health and wellness- His work with Mankind Project, which helps men get in touch with their emotions and spirituality- Using his experience with the Mankind Project to develop a new set of skills that he could incorporate into his business- His work with Inside Circle, an organization that works with prison inmates to explore the similar issues to the Mankind Project- The similar conversations and experiences felt all men, from CEOs to inmates alike- How his experiences with Mankind Project and Inside Circle enabled him to do the necessary work to emotionally deal with his father's incarceration- His experience with the federal prison system, especially once COVID-19 started to spread within prisons- His father's death due to COVID-19, the experience he went through trying to help his father, and the emotions he went through after receiving the news- His new company, Maui Method, which offers coaching services and has an impressive stable of experts, including Khadevis Robinson, Shannon Rowbury, Emily Kraus and some former Navy Seals- And last but not least, what the three words Go Be More mean to Ben!If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Bryan Lindsay and Scott Abbott.References:Mankind Project: A Men's Community for the 21st Century - homepageInside Circle: Empowering System Impacted People to Lead Change from Within - homepageThere is Power in Pursuit - Interview with Khadevis Robinson - Go Be More PodcastGuest:Ben Auerbach - Maui Method + One Fitness, @onefitnessmauiHosts:Bryan Green, bryan@gobemore.co, maketheleapbook.comJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFind us on your favorite player:Simplecast

As the nation struggles to get back to some type normalcy, the reality is that we will see further shutdowns as we head into the winter months.   It’s impossible to forecast the full economic and financial impact of the pandemic, but we do know that many people are unlikely to return to normal work and economic consumption patterns anytime soon.  It’s also anticipated that  household and business defaults will likely increase and negatively affect the financial sector.   Joining the podcast to explain the federal government’s response and potential future intervention is Angela Vossmeyer, Assistant Professor of Economics at Claremont McKenna College and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.  Dr. Vossmeyer’s research interests include econometrics, simulation-based inference, financial economics, financial crises, and economic history.

Episode 35 Harshit Sedani (ASIJ 2010) Consultant Born in India, moved to Tokyo when I was 2 and attended Santa Maria. I moved back to India for middle school but returned to finish high school at ASIJ. I moved the US for college, attending Claremont McKenna, where I got a degree in Mathematics and Economics. I took a gap semester in sophomore year and attended Waseda for a semester. After graduating in 2014, I did 3 years of consulting at BCG, did a short stint at AirAsia, then got my MBA at Harvard before returning to consulting in summer 2019. I try to focus my work on aviation, transportation, infrastructure, and the entertainment industry. Outside of my day job, I lead a volunteer coordination program that is aiming to contribute $1M+ in contribution of consulting time and I do small business consulting for women or minority owned business, including in Japan. I also genuinely enjoy mentoring younger people. To relax, I enjoy traveling, with my favourite destinations being eastern and southern Africa, South East Asia, and home (India, Japan, Cali) and passionately following AC Milan, Indian cricket and F-1 (in that order). I keep in very close touch with my ASIJ friends and often travel with them. If anyone is considering doing anything I have, they can reach out to me at hsedani14@cmc.edu. Episode Summary -Being a TCK for BOTH Japan and India -the Indian education system in comparison to international school education in Tokyo -Identity / Experience in the USA college system -Small liberal arts College v large Universities -MBAs -Alumni networks for private v public schools -The aviation industry

Hugh presents a special Independence Day Hillsdale Dialogue with Dr. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, discussing the Declaration of Independence with audio clips from a 2001 interview with, the late, Dr. Harry V. Jaffa, former Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna and the Claremont Graduate School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics covers:- Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball)- How he chose his university, and why it was ultimately not the right choice for him- How he went about deciding to transfer schools, and why he feels it was the right decision- Ben's advice to young people struggling to make difficult decisions in their lives- Starting and navigating a career in banking in 2007, just as the recession was about to hit- Competing for the US team and winning a gold medal at the Maccabi Games, the third largest sporting event in the world- Finding out his father was going to federal prison, and how he poured himself into his work and running as an escape- Deciding to quit banking and start a fitness company in Maui- Why not getting accepted into business school was probably a blessing in disguise- Building a business around his passions of mind and body, health and wellness- His work with Mankind Project, which helps men get in touch with their emotions and spirituality- Using his experience with the Mankind Project to develop a new set of skills that he could incorporate into his business- His work with Inside Circle, an organization that works with prison inmates to explore the similar issues to the Mankind Project- The similar conversations and experiences felt all men, from CEOs to inmates alike- How his experiences with Mankind Project and Inside Circle enabled him to do the necessary work to emotionally deal with his father's incarceration- His experience with the federal prison system, especially once COVID-19 started to spread within prisons- His father's death due to COVID-19, the experience he went through trying to help his father, and the emotions he went through after receiving the news- His new company, Maui Method, which offers coaching services and has an impressive stable of experts, including Khadevis Robinson, Shannon Rowbury, Emily Kraus and some former Navy Seals- And last but not least, what the three words Go Be More mean to Ben!References:Mankind Project: A Men's Community for the 21st Century - homepageInside Circle: Empowering System Impacted People to Lead Change from Within - homepageThere is Power in Pursuit - Interview with Khadevis Robinson - Go Be More PodcastGuest:Ben Auerbach - Maui Method + One Fitness, @onefitnessmauiHosts:Bryan Green, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackFind us on your favorite player:Simplecast

Saloni Dhir is a Shri Ram Moulsari graduate who went on to Claremont McKenna to study organisational psychology. She is currently working at an Executive Search company called Schaffer & Combs.Arjun and Saloni discuss her early days at CMC, how she got interested in the field of leadership and organisational psychology and the future of education in these times.Find out more at edbridge.space/fotbgrid!

How does liberty die? According to Padmé, with thunderous applause. According to The New York Times, with an ill-timed op-ed ghostwritten by Putin. And according to John Pitney, professor of American politics at Claremont McKenna, maybe with Trump? John joins the show to play Remnant bingo, but also to make the case that Trump’s oft-praised abrasiveness isn’t actually very American — and that his behavior usually stifles liberty instead of promoting it. Show Notes: -Pitney’s book, Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump -Pitney's piece on Obama and Trump -Richard Weaver, Ideas have Consequences -The Federalist Papers, free and online -So this is how liberty dies -P.J. O’Rourke talks about Hillary -Trump wants to protect Article XII -Claremont’s 10 years in review -Pitney’s book After Reagan: Bush, Dukakis, and the 1988 Election -'We're dying at the box office,' Schwarzenegger tells GOP -East/West coast Straussians feuds -Pitney being interviewed about expanding the House -Elaine Kamarck talking about her role as a superdelegate -Vladimir Putin’s uh, op-ed in the Times? -Jonah’s appearance with Andrew Klavan -TommyJohn.com/remnant for 25% off site wide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by Head Women’s XCTF Coach at Pomona-Pitzer, Kirk Reynolds. Coach Reynolds has been a resident of D3 since his College Days at Lewis and Clark. He transitioned into coaching after college while getting his Master’s at Claremont McKenna. In 1989, he took a short walk across town to become the Head Coach […]

Ken chats with Darryl Uy, director of admission at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. In the episode Darryl illustrates the joys and advantages of being the director instead of the VP or dean, and how majoring in theater is the perfect prep for being an admission director.Rapid DescentWalkout song: Don't Give Up on Me by Andy Grammer and Broken & Beautiful by Kelly ClarksonBest recent read: The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman Eager to read next: This Is How It Always Is by Laurie FrankelFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: Making room for his husband to make the best chicken and eggplant parmigiana in the world.What he uses to take and keep notes: If I'm out and about, Notes app on my phone, otherwise Google Docs. And there's a fountain pen he got from his parents for graduation that needs an ink refill.Memorable bit of advice: "Be proud of who you are. Be proud of where you came from. And always give people the respect they deserve by learning how to pronounce their name correctly."Bucket list: See every movie that has been nominated or has won the Oscar for Best Picture. He's done everything from the present back to 1989.Bonus rapid descent items (movie recommendations): Saving Face and The Half of It by Alice Wu

Professor Jack Pitney joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a professor at Claremont McKenna, why he left the Republican Party and his most recent book "Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump".

Guest: Bidushi Bhattacharya (https://www.astropreneurs-hub.com/)Host: Takatoshi Shibayama (https://www.blockshinesg.com/future-design-podcast/)Creative Producer: Kash Singh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kash-singh-87909625/)Sound/Camera: Dylan Tan (https://www.willdylan.com)Music: ShowNing (https://www.showningdj.com)Bidushi says that the new space race is going to be in India and China. However, if we want to explore space, it shouldn’t be a race but something that the human race should be doing united as one, by sharing knowledge, information and resources. Humans have an everlasting hunger for knowledge and we will be pushing the boundaries way beyond Mars and there are so many developments from space pharma to agriculture that are happening to make this possible. An ex-NASA scientist-turned-astropreneur, she has three decades experience in spacecraft development and operations, NewSpace startup growth, academic administration, scientific research, and technical writing.She is Founder of Astropreneurs HUB, a Singapore- and US-based startup dedicated to space workforce development through software solutions and sector-related training.Her previous experience includes over two decades with NASA as a scientist and engineer. She has analyzed and synthesized technical information and played a key role in fostering communication between academic and industrial teams with varying priorities and work cultures, both within the US and overseas. NASA projects have included the Hubble Space Telescope, the Mars Rover Program, the Galileo Mission to Jupiter, the European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory, and others.Dr. Bhattacharya also has experience in higher education research development and established the Office of Sponsored Research for science programs at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges, in Claremont, California, where she increased federal award rates by 67%, and managed $4 million in active grants.Dr. Bhattacharya holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in space physics from the UCLA as well as dual degrees from Rutgers University, a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a B.A. in physics.

In this episode I sit down with Professor Alex Rajczi of Claremont McKenna to discuss the aesthetics of music, how it interacts with emotion, and some of the larger themes surrounding how we listen to music today. 

“Liberal education should be teaching students to ask tough questions of the books they are reading, to ask tough questions of one another, to see things from a multiplicity of points of view...[this] makes us more civil, more tolerant, endows us with greater empathy—all qualities, it seems to me, we want to encourage in liberal and democratic citizens." Zach and Will sat down with Peter Berkowitz to talk about reforming the college academic curriculum, the importance of the classics to liberal education, and why Claremont McKenna is doing a good job promoting viewpoint diversity.

“I’ll visit the New York Times and I’ll visit Breitbart and I’ll visit Drudge. They’re all really the same news, except that the headlines are completely different. That’s kind of the trick you need to understand when you’re exploring partisan media.” Tina Nguyen, CMC '11, sat down with Shiv and Skip to discuss her viral review of the Trump Grill for Vanity Fair (and the President's response), covering alt-right conspiracy theories, and her time at Claremont McKenna writing for all three on-campus student publications.

The Declaration of Independence is often thought of as a key moment of freedom's expression in world history.  At the same time, scholars have long debated the paradox of such a proclamation of freedom while so many Americans remained enslaved.  Join Dr. Daniel Livesay of Claremont McKenna as he discusses some of the various defenses of slavery in 1776. In particular, the supposed need for slave owners not to emancipate their elderly workers, who were claimed to be too vulnerable without masters.  He will argue that old age was a critical variable in the debates around slavery, and its continuation in the young United States.

Show Notes Deb Mashek (@DebMashekHXA) is the new executive director of Heterodox Academy. She is currently professor of psychology at Harvey Mudd College, but will be leaving that position to serve full time as executive director. We talk about her career and her three priorities for 2018. Selected Quote "I regularly have students and colleagues swinging by for closed-door conversations where they say things like, 'There is this question I wanted to ask in class, or there’s an idea I wanted to raise in a meeting, but I didn’t feel comfortable with doing so because other people might tell me that I’m being ridiculous, or that it's an offensive question.' And that has a very chilling effect on inquiry and on the pursuit of knowledge."   Transcript This is a professional transcript but it may contain errors. Please do not quote it without verification. Chris Martin: My guest today is Deb Mashek. She’s the new Executive Director of Heterodox Academy and this is her first appearance on our podcast. Deb also goes by Debra. I mentioned that if you want to search for her scholarly publications. She’s currently a tenured Professor of Psychology at Harvey Mudd College and despite being very happy with her job there, she has decided to leave and join us here at Heterodox Academy. You can follow her on Twitter, @DebMashekHxA. So here is Deb Mashek. Welcome to the show and welcome to Heterodox Academy. Debra Mashek: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. Chris Martin: Well, thanks for joining us for this episode and congratulations on your appointment. So you’re currently a Professor of Psychology at Harvey Mudd. But you started out studying psychology, biology and women studies. So tell me a bit about how you got from there to where you are right now. Debra Mashek: Yeah. So I was an undergrad at Nebraska Wesleyan University where as you mentioned, I was studying bio-psychology and women studies and then from there, I moved on to Stony Brook University where I received my MA and my PhD in Social Psychology with an emphasis in quantitative methods and my expertise developed there in close relationships and I studied the self-expansion model. The idea there is that through relationships, we take on the resources, the identities and the perspectives of other people and then ultimately increase our own agency in the world through interpersonal connection. Since then I’ve applied that theoretical frame to the study of romantic relationships and incarcerated people, college students and also inter-institutional collaborations. So after Stony Brook, I went on for a three-year research fellowship at George Mason and then as you mentioned in 2005, made the move to Harvey Mudd College, which is a small liberal arts school in Claremont, California. We’re very STEM-focused and we’re one of the Claremont Colleges, which includes Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute. Chris Martin: So last year you applied to our director position at Heterodox Academy. What made you decide to do that? Debra Mashek: It’s a great question. So I’m at this job I absolutely love working with students and colleagues who just wow me every single day and I’m getting ready to leave it and so the question is, “Why in the world would I do such a thing?” and the answer has to do with I am worried about what I’m seeing in the broader landscape of higher ed. You know, given my relationships work,

Jim Geraghty of the National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America applaud Claremont McKenna College in California for defending free speech rights and punishing students who attempted to prevent a guest from speaking on campus.  Reports claim that President Donald Trump has asked for specifics on his powers to pardon aides, family members, and even himself, leading Jim to ask when the president will stop making life more difficult for himself and allow the investigation to run its course.  They call into question the genuinenss of OJ Simpson's contrition after he was granted parole on Thursday and Jim makes a bold prediction about OJ's future.

Election Reflection: CMC's Professor Jack Pitney sat down with Kate and Zach on November 7 to discuss the following day's election, his predictions, and teaching politics in today's political climate. Biography: Professor Pitney is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American History and Politics at Claremont McKenna College, where he teaches courses on Congress, interest groups, political parties, and mass media. A leading expert on the structure and practice of American politics, Pitney is a widely published author or co-author of six books on American politics. Before he was a professor at Claremont McKenna, Professor Pitney was the acting director for the Research Department of the Republican National Committee and a Senior Domestic Policy Analyst for the U.S. House Republican Research Committee, among other important appointments.

Podcast #10 was a fun and intense conversation with Foreign Policy and International Relations Expert, Andrew Peek.  Andrew is the Director of the Washington Program at Claremont McKenna and an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine.  He is also a former Captain in the US Army and Strategic Advisor to General Joe Allen.  He has written and appeared widely in the media and can be found on Twitter at @AndrewLPeek. We conducted a brief primer on Foreign policy and the Election starting with a quick summary of what we know about the candidates' viewpoints and approach to working with foreign countries We started with Hillary Clinton and the evolution of her foreign policy approach. What do we need to know about Hillary’s world view? What is the impact of her vast experience and relationships? What is the impact of Bill’s presence if she wins office? Our next line of discussion analyzed what we know about Donald Trump- what informs his world view? How would he go about staffing his foreign policy apparatus? How does the volatility and inconsistency of message  play out on the world stage? How would he relate to the military? Finally we embarked on a quick tour around the world . . . Terrorism in France and Germany - Nice, Normandy, Paris, Orlando, etc Germany and Syrian refugee policy Vlad Putin and Syria/Ukraine/east europe/Trump Cybersecurity Middle East / ISIS Israel Europe (NATO) China South America/Mexico It is a wide ranging discussion with terrific analysis from an expert who lives and breathes these issues and has helped form and implement foreign policy at the highest levels.

Podcast #10 was a fun and intense conversation with Foreign Policy and International Relations Expert, Andrew Peek.  Andrew is the Director of the Washington Program at Claremont McKenna and an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine.  He is also a former Captain in the US Army and Strategic Advisor to General Joe Allen.  He has written and appeared widely in the media and can be found on Twitter at @AndrewLPeek. We conducted a brief primer on Foreign policy and the Election starting with a quick summary of what we know about the candidates' viewpoints and approach to working with foreign countries We started with Hillary Clinton and the evolution of her foreign policy approach. What do we need to know about Hillary’s world view? What is the impact of her vast experience and relationships? What is the impact of Bill’s presence if she wins office? Our next line of discussion analyzed what we know about Donald Trump- what informs his world view? How would he go about staffing his foreign policy apparatus? How does the volatility and inconsistency of message  play out on the world stage? How would he relate to the military? Finally we embarked on a quick tour around the world . . . Terrorism in France and Germany - Nice, Normandy, Paris, Orlando, etc Germany and Syrian refugee policy Vlad Putin and Syria/Ukraine/east europe/Trump Cybersecurity Middle East / ISIS Israel Europe (NATO) China South America/Mexico It is a wide ranging discussion with terrific analysis from an expert who lives and breathes these issues and has helped form and implement foreign policy at the highest levels.

In his second conversation with Bill Kristol, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz discusses American liberal democracy. Blitz explains the meaning of individual natural rights and why they form the basis of American government. Blitz and Kristol then consider critiques of American liberal democracy—most prominently, that the American regime promotes inequality or leads to a lowering of standards. Blitz addresses these criticisms and explains why the American regime remains solid and defensible.

In his second conversation with Bill Kristol, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz discusses American liberal democracy. Blitz explains the meaning of individual natural rights and why they form the basis of American government. Blitz and Kristol then consider critiques of American liberal democracy—most prominently, that the American regime promotes inequality or leads to a lowering of standards. Blitz addresses these criticisms and explains why the American regime remains solid and defensible.

In his second conversation with Bill Kristol, Claremont McKenna professor of political philosophy Mark Blitz discusses American liberal democracy. Blitz explains the meaning of individual natural rights and why they form the basis of American government. Blitz and Kristol then consider critiques of American liberal democracy—most prominently, that the American regime promotes inequality or leads to a lowering of standards. Blitz addresses these criticisms and explains why the American regime remains solid and defensible.

Minxin Pei is Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and directs the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College. A frequent contributor to the nation's op-ed pages and the author of many journal articles, Pei is also known for his books From Reform to Revolution: The Demise of Communism in China and the Soviet Union and China's Trapped Transition: The Limits of Developmental Autocracy. Before moving to Claremont McKenna, Pei headed the China program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Minxin Pei is Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and directs the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College. A frequent contributor to the nation's op-ed pages and the author of many journal articles, Pei is also known for his books From Reform to Revolution: The Demise of Communism in China and the Soviet Union and China's Trapped Transition: The Limits of Developmental Autocracy. Before moving to Claremont McKenna, Pei headed the China program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.