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Reading can take us on adventures beyond our own backyards but perhaps not too far! Amity Gaige is the author of Heartwood. It explores the story of one woman who gets lost on the Appalachian Trail. Did you know this trail runs through Connecticut? And Ethan Rutherford is the author of North Sun: the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther. Connecticut was once home to one of the largest whaling ports in the world. These local authors join us for an hour to talk about their new books and we want to hear what you’re reading right now! GUESTS: Amity Gaige: author of four books including her latest, Heartwood. She also teaches creative writing at Yale. Ethan Rutherford: author of North Sun: the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther. He teaches creative writing at Trinity College. This episode originally aired on April 10, 2025.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian interviews John J. Kirton. John is director of the G7 Research Group, G20 Research Group and the Global Health Diplomacy Program, and co-director of the BRICS Research Group, all under the umbrella of the Global Governance Program based at Trinity College in the University of Toronto. A professor emeritus of political science, he has taught Canadian foreign policy, global governance and international relations. The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta was a successful event where leaders demonstrated strong cooperation despite Donald Trump's early departure, with significant progress made on various issues including tariffs, wildfires, AI advancements, and support for Ukraine. Professor John Kirton highlighted the summit's broad impact and new rules established to prevent foreign interference among G7 countries, while noting that Russia's suspension from the group in 2014 was based on democratic actions rather than Trudeau's influence. The discussion concluded with optimism about the G7's commitment to supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining democratic nations and strengthening economic and military capabilities against global conflicts.
Ethan Rutherford's new novel is The North Sun or the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther. He is the author of two story collections—Farthest South and The Peripatetic Coffin and Other Stories—and for these works has been named a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, a finalist for the John Leonard Prize and CLMP's Firecracker Award, received honorable mention for the PEN/Hemingway Award, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, and was the winner of a Minnesota Book Award. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota and now teaches Creative Writing at Trinity College. We talked about his novel North Sun, whaling, mythology, Peter and the Wolf, musicality in writing, Alaska, and going back to ideas he thought he was finished with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
La guerre entre l'Iran et Israël embrase le Proche-Orient et entrave les efforts diplomatiques sur la situation en Palestine. La conférence prévue à l'ONU cette semaine pour aborder la reconnaissance de l'État de Palestine a été reportée. Les ministres des Affaires étrangères des pays de l'Union européenne se réunissent malgré tout mardi (17 juin 2025) pour réexaminer l'accord de commerce et de coopération avec Israël, sur fond de divergences de vues. Ce week-end, des centaines de milliers de personnes ont manifesté en soutien aux Palestiniens, en France, en Belgique, aux Pays-Bas ou encore en Espagne. Dossier spécial Israël / Palestine En Espagne, des liens historiques avec la cause palestinienne. Madrid avait reçu Yasser Arafat plusieurs années avant d'établir des relations diplomatiques avec Israël. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont manifesté samedi dans le pays, Elise Gazengel était dans le cortège samedi à Barcelone. En Irlande, le souvenir de la colonisation. L'Irlande a elle aussi a reconnu l'État palestinien. Et le pays multiplie les gestes concrets : tout récemment et c'est une première, la prestigieuse université Trinity College a décidé de rompre ses liens avec Israël. Le conseil d'administration a voté la fin des partenariats avec les entreprises et les universités israéliennes. Un tournant qui illustre une fois de plus la position radicalement critique de l'Irlande vis-à-vis d'Israël. Clémence Pénard. En Europe centrale et orientale, l'héritage soviétique. La plupart des pays de la région ont, en effet, été contraints de reconnaître l'État palestinien sous la férule de Moscou. C'est le cas de la République tchèque. Elle est l'un des plus fidèles alliés d'Israël. Mais elle accueille à Prague une ambassade palestinienne en bonne et due forme, et le gouvernement ne s'estime pas légalement tenu par la reconnaissance de la Palestine en 1988, quand ce pays était encore la Tchécoslovaquie. Alexis Rosenzweig. En Allemagne et en Autriche, le poids du passé nazi. Vienne compte toujours parmi les plus fervents soutiens d'Israël en Europe, mais la position commence à être difficile à tenir, en témoigne l'épisode de l'Eurovision, mi-mai, où le chanteur JJ a plaidé pour l'exclusion d'Israël du concours, en témoigne aussi l'émergence de voix critiques jusqu'au sommet de l'État. Céline Béal. Reportage. En Turquie, les - vains - efforts du gouvernement pour relancer la natalité C'est presque une obsession pour le président Erdogan, dans le pays, le taux de fécondité est en chute de libre, désormais sous une moyenne de 1,5 enfant par femme. Recep Tayyip Erdogan qui appelle depuis 20 ans les Turcs à faire au moins trois enfants s'inquiète d'une « catastrophe nationale ». Dans l'espoir de modifier la tendance, le gouvernement s'en prend désormais aux accouchements par césarienne sans nécessité médicale. La Turquie détient le record mondial dans ce domaine. Mais les ONG féministes dénoncent des politiques qui pourraient nuire aux droits et à la santé des femmes. À Ankara, Anne Andlauer.
#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #139 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Susan Averna.It was great to talk with my good #friend, Susan!Susan is an author, coach, college professor, public speaker, counselor and psychologist.We talked about:Explaining what “Mental Health” to 3rd Grader (minute 1)Feeney's reflection after school drop off (minute 3)Her inspiration to study psychology (minute 4.30)Susan's book, F.A.B.R.I.C (minute 7.30)Susan's book, Witness and Wonder (minute 13)Controlling your nonverbals (minute 15)What kids need (minute 20)Social Emotional Learning (minute 22)PBiS (minute 24)“The absence of a reward is the punishment” (minute 27)F.A.I.L. = First Attempt In Learning (minute 30)Trauma (minute 32)Procedural learning - A story about Roseanne (minute 35)Websites with Bellu Jean Creative (minute 41)Coaching cheerleading at Trinity College (minute 43)The JCC (minute 45)Susan's husband, Jason is a good #friend (minute 51)Susan's favorite teacher (minute 53)Notre Dame at Boston College football game (minute 55)Closing remarks (minute 58)Podcast Sponsors:Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com
Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/hLBfAVyeMBsThroughout history, authorities have struggled to manage individuals' urges to speak out against injustice and malpractice. IT has given us new means to obtain and publish data that others may wish to protect or even conceal. To some, those who hack and leak are heroes. To others, they are criminals. In an era of mass leaks and high-profile whistleblowing, who decides whether data thieves and hackers are to be protected or prosecuted? And are the old rules still fit for purpose in the digital age? This lecture will discuss these questions and will consider the moral case for stealing data. This lecture was recorded by Victoria Baines on 20th May 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Victoria is IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology.Victoria is a Senior Research Associate of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge, a Senior Research Fellow of the British Foreign Policy Group, and a Fellow of the British Computer Society. She is also Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University's School of Computing, a former Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford University, and was a guest lecturer at Stanford University in 2019 and 2020. She is a graduate of Trinity College, Oxford and holds a doctorate from the University of Nottingham. She serves on the Safety Advisory Board of Snapchat, the Advisory Board of cybersecurity provider Reliance Cyber, and is a trustee of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/moral-case-stealing-dataGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite: https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Clíona explores the challenge of facing an uncertain future as her first postdoc contract nears its end. Choosing to take a career break for travel without a fixed plan in place, she reflects on her discomfort with uncertainty, the pressure of well-meaning questions from others, and the wider instability faced by early career researchers. While offering no tidy solutions, Clíona shares what's helping her cope, and invites others to join the conversation about managing change and the unknown. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-how-to-be-okay-facing-the-unknown/ -- Dr Clíona Farrell is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London. Her work focuses on understanding neuroinflammation in Down syndrome, both prior to, and in response to, Alzheimer's disease pathology. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Clíona completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience in Trinity College, and then worked as a research assistant in the Royal College of Surgeons studying ALS and Parkinson's disease. She also knows the secret behind scopping the perfect 99 ice-cream cone. @ClionaFarrell_ -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social
Send us a textOn this episode we drop in to the Carlow University Pittsburgh MFA summer programme in Trinity College, Dublin to interview Sarah Moss about her latest novel, Ripeness. 'Tender and rueful . . . Sarah Moss is a marvel of insight and eloquence' - Emma Donoghue'One of our greatest living writers' - Katherine May, author of WinteringMore Praise for Sarah Moss:'Throws much contemporary writing into the shade' - Hilary Mantel‘One of our very best contemporary novelists' - Independent'A brilliant mind' - The Guardian'Moss has quietly been putting out some of the most interesting and carefully sculpted novels of recent years' - Financial Times'One of the finest contemporary writers working in Britain today' - StylistIntro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, ‘Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Logo designed by Freya Sirr.Support the show
rWotD Episode 2956: Joseph F. Ryter Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 7 June 2025, is Joseph F. Ryter.Joseph Francis Ryter (February 4, 1914 – February 5, 1978) was a U. S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Polish immigrants, Ryter attended the parochial schools and St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Connecticut. He was graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1935 and from Hartford (Connecticut) College of Law in 1938. He was admitted to the bar in 1938 and commenced practice in Hartford, Connecticut. He served as assistant clerk of Hartford Police Court 1939–1941, and of Hartford City Court 1941–1943. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1940. He served as president of Pulaski Federation of Democratic Clubs of Connecticut 1939–1942.Ryter was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-ninth Congress (January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession. Resided in West Hartford, Connecticut, where he died February 5, 1978. He was interred in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, Connecticut.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:11 UTC on Saturday, 7 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Joseph F. Ryter on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Stephen.
Samuel Kassow is interviewed by Sholem Beinfeld about Rokhl Auerbach and her book Warsaw Testament („וואַרשעווער צוואָות“), which Kassow translated into English. The interview was by Zoom on May 30, 2025, with Kassow and Beinfeld at their homes in Connecticut and Cambridge, MA, respectively. Samuel Kassow is the Charles H. Northam Professor, Emeritus, of History at Trinity College, and is recognized as one of the world's leading scholars on the Holocaust and the Jews of Poland. Kassow was born in 1946 in a DP-camp in Stuttgart, Germany and grew up speaking Yiddish. Kassow attended the London School of Economics and Princeton University where he earned a PhD in 1976 with a study about students and professors in Tsarist Russia. He is widely known for his 2007 book Who Will Write Our History? Emanuel Ringelblum, the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Oyneg Shabes Archive (Indiana University Press). He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research, has won numerous awards, and has lectured widely. Sholem Beinfeld is co-editor-in-chief of the Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary and Professor of History, Emeritus, Washington University, St. Louis. He translated The Rudashevsky Diary, which was published as the November, 2024, issue of The Jewish Quarterly. Additional info on Warsaw Testament: Publisher White Goat Press's page: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/about/white-goat-press-0/rokhl-auerbach Distributor page: https://www.ipgbook.com/warsaw-testament-products-9798988677390.php Music: Hélène Engel: Yeder Ruft Mikh Zhamele from Voices Of The Ghetto (Voix Du Ghetto): Warszawa, 1943 Intro instrumental music: DEM HELFANDS TANTS from Jeff Warschauer: The Singing Waltz Air Date: June 4, 2025
The Trump administration wants the Apple iPhone to be made in the US instead of China where most are currently made. But Professor Luke O'Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College joined Pat to tell us why that won't be possible any time soon.
Diarmuid O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin Ireland, is a social psychologist whose early working life had been in social ministry, predominantly in London, UK. In more recent years he has worked as a workshop leader and group facilitator, conducting programmes on Adult Faith Development across several countries. He is a widely read author, with many of his books listed on this webpage. Now as a retired missionary, he lives in Dublin, Ireland. Books: When the Disciple Comes of Age: Christian Identity in the Twenty-first Century Doing Theology in an Evolutionary Way Divine Radiance in Human Evolution Ecological Spirituality Website: diarmuidomurchu.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded May 17, 2025
Kathrin Sander und Inka Schmeling stellen dir in dieser Folge das irische Nationalheiligtum vor: das Book of Kells in Dublins Trinity College. Die beiden Gründerinnen der Reiseplattform plazy.travel erklären dir kurz & kompakt in unter 10 Minuten, warum diese mittelalterliche Handschrift im berühmten Long Room der Old Library als „Mutter aller Bücher“ gilt und woher die Legende kommt, dass es „von Engeln gemacht“ ist. Du erfährst, wie die Mönche, die es illustriert haben, ihrem Frust Luft gemacht haben und warum in diesem Buch erstaunlich viele Schlangen und Pfaue auftauchen.
Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and maintaining mission-critical services while modernizing operations.Ania, a Trinity College graduate, began her career in Institutional Equities on Wall Street before delving into entrepreneurship. While pursuing her MBA at The Tuck School of Business, she discovered the search fund model, leading her to launch her own fund in July 2023. After a 7-month search, Ania acquired Life Support Systems, a Boston-based company specializing in emergency preparedness. Their offerings include AED service, emergency oxygen service, first aid supplies, CPR/AED training, Active Shooter training, and Mental Health training, ensuring organizational safety and readiness.You can connect with Ania on LinkedIn.Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!
AI advances coming thick and fast: you can take a class in detective writing with Agatha Christie, it can outperform humans at persuading others to change their viewpoint, make boring phone calls for you and substitute for a boyfriend.All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College .
Join Robert Ellsberg , publisher of Orbis Books, in this One on One interview with author Diarmuid O'Murchu, as they discuss Divine Radiance in Human Evolution.What if our true human story began with original blessing rather than original sin? What if our true nature is one that thrives in healthy relationships with one another and all of creation? Drawing on groundbreaking insights from paleontology and paleoanthropology, Diarmuid O'Murchu in Divine Radiance in Human Evolution opens up a new understanding of the human story, one that shows that we are creative beings, beloved by the God who has made all things.A prolific writer, speaker, and well-known Orbis author, Diarmuid O'Murchu is a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order. A graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, he is a social psychologist with decades of ministry experience around the world. His many books include Ecological Spirituality, When the Disciple Comes of Age, and Doing Theology in an Evolutionary Way, all available from Orbis.Get your copy today: https://maryknoll.link/8df1e7#DivineRadiance #DiarmuidOMurchu #OrbisBooks #HumanEvolution #FaithAndScience#SacredCreation #SpiritualAwakening #RobertEllsberg #ChristianMysticism
This Day in Legal History: Frederic William Maitland BornOn this day in legal history, May 28, 1850, Frederic William Maitland was born in London. Maitland would go on to become one of the most influential legal historians of the 19th century, widely regarded as the father of modern English legal history. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, Maitland initially studied moral sciences before turning to the law. He was called to the bar in 1876 but soon found his true calling in historical scholarship. In 1888, he was appointed Downing Professor of the Laws of England at Cambridge, a post he held until his death in 1906.Maitland's most enduring contribution came through his collaboration with Sir Frederick Pollock on The History of English Law before the Time of Edward I, published in 1895. This seminal work remains a cornerstone of English legal historiography, notable for its rigorous use of original sources and its narrative clarity. Maitland brought a historian's eye to legal development, emphasizing the role of institutions and the evolution of legal ideas over time. His scholarship reshaped the understanding of English common law, highlighting its medieval roots and its organic, often non-linear, development.Beyond his academic writings, Maitland played a critical role in editing and publishing primary legal texts, including year books and medieval court rolls, through his work with the Selden Society, of which he was a founding member. His meticulous editing practices set new standards for legal historical methodology. Despite a relatively short life—he died at 56—Maitland's intellectual legacy continues to influence the study of common law traditions worldwide.A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by 14 states against Elon Musk and the federal agency DOGE could proceed, while dismissing claims against President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan found that the states had presented a plausible argument that Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures lacked legal authorization, though she emphasized that courts cannot interfere with a president's official duties.The lawsuit, initiated in February by attorneys general from states including Oregon and New Mexico, argues that Musk has been given sweeping, unchecked authority over federal operations without Senate confirmation or congressional authorization. The states contend this violates constitutional requirements, as Musk has not been formally appointed or confirmed for any federal office.DOGE, a newly formed government efficiency agency led by Musk, has been rapidly eliminating jobs and programs deemed wasteful, sparking significant legal pushback. Since its inception under Trump's second-term reforms, roughly 20 related lawsuits have emerged, with courts issuing mixed rulings. Critics argue the agency operates outside constitutional bounds, while supporters claim it is essential to fiscal reform.US judge allows states' lawsuit against DOGE to proceed | ReutersA federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order against law firm WilmerHale was unconstitutional, marking the third time courts have rejected such orders targeting legal opponents. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon concluded that Trump's order retaliated against WilmerHale for hiring Robert Mueller, violating the firm's rights to free speech and due process. Mueller, a former special counsel, led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election—a probe Trump has long criticized.The executive order sought to strip WilmerHale's attorneys of security clearances, ban the firm from federal buildings, and block its clients from receiving government contracts. Judge Leon described the move as a “staggering punishment” that undermined the firm's ability to function and penalized it for protected political expression. WilmerHale celebrated the ruling, asserting that it upholds critical constitutional principles.This decision follows similar rulings by Judges Beryl Howell and John Bates, who struck down Trump's executive orders targeting Perkins Coie and Jenner & Block, respectively. A fourth ruling is pending regarding Susman Godfrey. The Department of Justice has defended the orders, insisting they fall within the president's authority, and may appeal Leon's decision.Some firms, such as Paul Weiss and Latham & Watkins, reached agreements with the Trump administration to avoid penalties by pledging nearly $1 billion in pro bono services. These deals have sparked concern within the legal industry, with critics warning they reflect dangerous capitulation to political pressure.Judge bars Trump order against law firm tied to Robert Mueller | ReutersWilmerHale Wins Quick Ruling Against Trump's Executive Order (2)U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman temporarily blocked the Trump administration from rescinding federal approval and funding related to New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order came just one day before the U.S. Department of Transportation, under Secretary Sean Duffy, was set to begin withholding environmental approvals and project funds from the city and state. The Trump administration had revoked the program's federal green light in February, arguing it unfairly burdened drivers and lacked a free highway alternative. New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), sued to stop the federal rollback, calling the move politically motivated and unconstitutional.The congestion pricing program, which began in January, charges most vehicles $9 during peak hours to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Designed to reduce traffic and fund transit improvements, the initiative has shown clear signs of success in its first 100 days. Traffic congestion has dropped significantly, with up to 6 million fewer cars entering lower Manhattan compared to the same period a year ago. Commutes through bottlenecks like the Holland Tunnel have seen delays cut by nearly half, and traffic-related injuries in the zone have also declined by about 50%.Other measurable benefits include a 70% drop in complaints about excessive car-honking and improved bus speeds to the point that some drivers have to slow down to stay on schedule. Economic indicators like Broadway ticket sales and pedestrian foot traffic are up, suggesting that the tolls haven't deterred business as critics warned. Public transit ridership has also increased, particularly on the LIRR and Metro-North, reinforcing that many former drivers are switching to trains.Despite early skepticism and political backlash—including Trump's own social media mockery of the program—the numbers show that congestion pricing is working. The MTA expects to raise about $500 million this year, funding upgrades like subway elevators, electric buses, and the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway. While final legal outcomes remain uncertain, for now, both traffic and funding are moving in the right direction.US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program | ReutersHow Well Is Congestion Pricing Doing? Very. This is a public episode. 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William tells us of a wedding he went to in Barcelona & James fills us in on how he turned the iconic fabric of the DART into a blazer for the VIP Style Awards. At the end, you'll also hear an interview with Trinity College's Biodiversity Officer Collie Ennis on why everyone should have a wildlife pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Tolkien discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Simon Tolkien is the grandson of JRR Tolkien and a director of the Tolkien Estate. He is also series consultant for the Amazon series, The Rings of Power. Simon studied Modern History at Trinity College, Oxford and went on to become a barrister specializing in criminal defence. He left the law to become a writer in 2001 and has published five novels which mine the history of the first half of the last century to explore dark subjects – capital punishment, the Holocaust, the Blitz and the Battle of the Somme. The epic coming-of-age story of Theo Sterling, set in 1930s New York, England and Spain, is being published in two volumes, The Palace at the End of the Sea in June, which is available at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palace-End-Sea-Novel-Sterling/dp/1662528647 and The Room of Lost Steps, which will be available at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Room-Lost-Steps-Novel-Sterling/dp/1662528663 on 16th September this year. The International Brigades https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2022/02/24/soldiers-of-solidarity-spanish-civil-war/ Gustave Caillebotte https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20150706-caillebotte-the-painter-who-captured-paris-in-flux Port Meadow, Oxford https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory-record/673/port-meadow The Conversation https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jul/04/the-conversation-review-gene-hackman-is-unforgettable-in-coppolas-paranoid-classic Gerard Manley Hopkins https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v36/n07/helen-vendler/i-have-not-lived-up-to-it Santa Barbara, California https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-santa-barbara This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Recorded April 22, 2025. A lecture by Dr Eilís Smyth (School of English, TCD) as part of the English Staff-Postgraduate Seminar Series. English Staff-Postgraduate Seminar Series is a fortnightly meeting which has been integral to the School of English research community since the 1990s. The aim of the seminar series is to provide a relaxed and convivial atmosphere for staff and students to present their research to their peers. The series also welcomes distinguished guest lecturers from the academic community outside Trinity College to present on their work. It is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and engage with the diverse research taking place within the School. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the full story.
Christian is a Managing Director in Raymond James' Private Capital Advisory Practice. He finally runs out of excuses and ends up squinting under the hot lights of the MMM studios. A discussion with two old friends hits the usual stops – Philadelphia roots, Trinity College, early career in PR before getting into finance – yet still manages to find plenty of opportunity for esoterica. Listeners will learn about Christian's short-lived acting career, the merits of pickleball vs. padél, and his frequently threatened lawsuit against Charlie. More substantive insight into the evolution of private equity business development, Christian's transition from the buyside to investment banking, and his current role working with equity sponsors in the burgeoning private capital advisory arena.
Dr. Sara Burke, Associate Professor of Health Policy, Trinity College
Fr David was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A former Anglican pastor, he was ordained to the Orthodox priesthood by Bishop JOHN (Abdullah) on August 11, 2019. He holds degrees in theology and history from several universities, including a PhD from Trinity College, Dublin.
A recent study published in the eminent medical journal Annals of Medicine says that the damage that smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30s. It's not surprising that a lifetime of these things is damaging. Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College tell us more.
Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/Y9JR7El863kOur alert systems for identifying safety and security threats have evolved over time. As the threat from wild animals diminished, the perceived threat from other humans increased. To defend our territories and our livelihoods, we began to gather intelligence on our enemies, in the hope that being forewarned would give us an advantage. This lecture explores our use of technologies that have allowed us to keep a closer watch, and the ingenious methods that have been used to counter them. This lecture was recorded by Victoria Baines on 8th April 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Victoria is IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology.Victoria is a Senior Research Associate of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge, a Senior Research Fellow of the British Foreign Policy Group, and a Fellow of the British Computer Society. She is also Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University's School of Computing, a former Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford University, and was a guest lecturer at Stanford University in 2019 and 2020. She is a graduate of Trinity College, Oxford and holds a doctorate from the University of Nottingham. She serves on the Safety Advisory Board of Snapchat, the Advisory Board of cybersecurity provider Reliance Cyber, and is a trustee of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/how-surveillance-worksGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite: https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
Lisa Harding's stunning new book The Wildelings is set in a fictional university in Dublin. On Free State today, Lisa talks to us about her own time at Trinity in the 90s, when students would be rated on their looks. She talks to Dion about the male gaze and their shared experiences of drink and how when she became an actress she turned to tequila to take the edge off her anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's babysitting AI? Will it steal your job? What happens when you're rude to a chatbot? Cognitive scientist, Trinity College professor and Artificial Intelligence Ethicologist Dr. Abeba Birhane lets me ask her not-smart questions about legislation around AI, auditing datasets, environmental impacts, booby traps, doorbell narcs, commonly used fallacies, how the “godfathers' of AI feel about their creation, robots doing your homework, and and whether or not AI is actually the root of all evil. Also: bacon ice cream and why Siri is a girl. Visit Dr. Birhane's website and follow her on Bluesky and Google ScholarA donation went to The Municipality of Gaza and UNRWAMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH), Architectural Technology (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING), FIELD TRIP: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line, Futurology (THE FUTURE), Gizmology (ROBOTS), Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn
It's just Andrew in the studio today with Frank in his new home studio, as Tim is off doing real ministry—preaching in chapel at Trinity College (we're so proud). Meanwhile, Andrew wraped up the "Giving Up" sermon series at Safety Harbor and in Lakeview Land Frank pressed pause on 1 Corinthians to wave some palm branches and shout "Hosanna!"Plus, big news from Frank's church plant—a fresh new logo has dropped, and a merch launch is coming next week! Hoodies, hats, maybe even coffee mugs holy enough for your Monday morning caffeine needs.As always, we talk all things Sunday recap, sermon prep, and surviving the holy chaos of ministry life.
Shakespeare’s tragedy about two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, has appealed to audiences for centuries. It’s been adapted countless times for stage and screen. And it’s in Hartford for the next few weeks. From the set of Romeo and Juliet at Hartford Stage, and in front of a live audience, we talk with experts exploring the play and its legacy. GUESTS: David Sterling Brown: Associate professor of English at Trinity College; he is the author of Shakespeare’s White Others and a development associate and scholar in residence for the American Globe Center, and he is on the curatorial team for Claudia Rankine’s The Racial Imaginary Institute Melia Bensussen: Hartford Stage’s artistic director Carman Lacivita: Actor who is currently playing Friar Laurence in Hartford Stage’s production of Romeo and Juliet; he is a recipient of the Bayfield Award — given to the best performance of Shakespeare in the New York Metropolitan Area If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Hartford Stage is a current sponsor of Connecticut Public. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Megan Fitzgerald, Jonathan McNicol, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Hartford Stage, including Lucas Clopton, Wesley McCabe-Schroeder, Lindsay Abrams, Zoe Golub-Sass, Jennifer Levine, Todd Brandt, and the volunteer ushers.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cindy sits down with Susan Averna, a PhD developmental psychologist, college professor, and head cheer coach at Trinity College. For 30 years she has taught, counseled, mentored, and coached teens and young adults, and provided consultation to parents, educators, and athletic coaches. Her book FABRIC: Be the Coach and Build the Culture Every Athlete Needs is a practical resource for coaches to develop strong leadership skills and build a culture of growth, optimal performance, and well-being.Link to the book: FABRICWelcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & Anything dance. Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button.https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine
Matthias Dilling, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Trinity College, explains the main challenges facing the incoming German Government.
Want to monetize your skills as a teacher? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. Learner autonomy is something that happens INSIDE the classroom, not out of it. Teachers can't sit back and wait for their students to become autonomous. This is part of what the esteemed Dr. David Little shared with us in our conversation. David Little is Fellow Emeritus at Trinity College Dublin and a leading scholar in learner autonomy, linguistic diversity, and the application of the CEFR in language education. He played a key role in developing the European Language Portfolio and has led several national and international projects focused on language support for migrants and refugees. He currently coordinates the Council of Europe's Romani–Plurilingual Policy Experimentation and is the author of influential works on educational inclusion and language learning. In this episode, David discusses: Understanding Language Learner Autonomy Defining Autonomy in Language Learning Pedagogical Models for Autonomy Autonomy in Diverse Educational Contexts Challenges and Collaborative Solutions for Teachers Language Learner Autonomy and Writing Developing Reflective Dialogue in Classrooms Practical Advice for Fostering Learner Autonomy FOR MORE FROM DR. DAVID LITTLE: 1. His page at Trinity College, Dublin 2. His Research Gate page 3. Language Learner Autonomy: Theory, Practice, and Research Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you. If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com RESOURCES TO HELP YOU: 1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business. 2. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel 3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP 4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.
durée : 00:59:11 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Muhlmann, Nassim El Kabli - La pensée de Frantz Fanon est souvent réduite à sa charge politique. Ses écrits psychiatriques, moins connus, expriment pourtant déjà son caractère révolutionnaire, alors qu'il appelait à une refonte complète de l'ethnopsychiatrie de l'époque, préalable nécessaire à la décolonisation des cerveaux. - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Jean Khalfa Fellow du Trinity College, de Cambridge, où il enseigne l'histoire de la pensée française et Senior Research Fellow de la British Academy pour le programme de recherche sur Fanon dont il s'est occupé
In this episode, Dan and Keith sit down with Michael Burns, a lifelong athlete and Belmont native with a passion for sports and coaching. Michael shares his journey from backyard whiffle ball to Belmont Hill, then on to Trinity College—his dream school—and eventually into a career in sports marketing.After realizing finance wasn't for him, Michael pivoted back to his passion, earning a degree in sports management from UMass and landing roles with NESN and the Bruins. For the last 18 years, he's thrived in the industry at Hill Holliday. Now a husband, father of three daughters, and a dedicated coach, Michael reflects on how his upbringing, community, and competitive mindset shaped his life.The guys also chat about country club scuffles, marathon bandits, and mindset versus talent, with a special shout-out to Keith's episode-winning dad jokes.Tune in now!
Un'autrice è ospite del podcast oggi: Enrica Ferrara ci parla del suo romanzo d'esordio “Mia madre aveva una cinquecento gialla”. E poi una bella conversazione su parole, anni di piombo, infanzia e struttura narrativa.Enrica Ferrara è scrittrice, insegnante e traduttrice. È nata a Napoli ma vive a Dublino da oltre vent'anni. Ha pubblicato numerosi saggi su letteratura e cinema, in particolare su Italo Calvino, Elena Ferrante, Natalia Ginzburg, Pier Paolo Pasolini e Domenico Starnone. Lavora al Trinity College e collabora con l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura a Dublino. Mia madre aveva una Cinquecento gialla è il suo primo romanzo.Ti piacciono i miei contenuti? Iscriviti alla newlsetter: https://www.subscribepage.com/speakitaliano_podcast
Emily McHugh went through a very difficult treatment protocol after being diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma in 2009 before she turned 4 years old. Originally Emily was thought to have had Leukemia. Emily also has had to deal with many side effects from her treatment but still has been able to live as good of a life as possible as she is now a sophomore in college, and will be spending her next academic year at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
Over the course of the next number of short episodes we wilI take a look at another character that influenced the early development and growth of golf in Ireland. Anthony Babington was a native of Co. Derry, educated at Glenalmond in Perthshire and Trinity College Dublin. Babington was introduced to golf at Lisfannon in Donegal and Royal Portrush. He was a scratch player of some repute, competing extensively in the elite national amateur championships of the day. However, it was in the administration of the game that he really excelled, influencing golf at Trinity College, Dollymount, Portrush, Belfast and beyond. Through the medium of his recently uncovered memoirs and historical writings I'm pleased to introduce you to the long golfing life of A.B. Babington and the positive influence that he brought to bear throughout the island of Ireland. I hope you enjoy his recollections! Many thanks for tuning in. For more information on the history of Ireland please click here (https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuVh/) for a link to The Empire podcast referenced in this epiosde. Please see episodes 236 - 246 which relate to same. Episode music supplied under licence from Epidemic Sound It's Getting Late (Instrumental Version) - Ten Towers
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is Director of the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge. His latest book is The Pattern Seekers, how autism drives human invention.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Would you like to be more persuasive? Listen as I reveal what one expert says is the key to winning people over to your side. Source: Rick Maurer author of Why Don't You Want What I Want? (https://amzn.to/4j7xgBX). Time anxiety is that feeling of always feeling pressured because there isn't enough time to get everything done and always worrying you are going to be late. But wait! What if everything didn't really need to get done? What if this sense of urgency you have is an illusion? I want you to listen to Chris Giullibeau. He has taken a hard look at this strange way we view and manage our time and has some startling revelations that should make you feel a lot better. Chris is the author of the book Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live (https://amzn.to/4cqGBlC) Your neck is a biological marvel. It is the tunnel that connects your head to your torso and what it does is rather amazing. The neck also has a lot of cultural significance from how we adorn the neck with jewelry, ties and collars to its role in sexual attraction. Here to discuss the amazing world of the neck – human and otherwise is Kent Dunlap. He is a professor of biology at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and he is author of the book, The Neck: A Natural and Cultural History (https://amzn.to/4lu0yw4). There seems to be a link between using bleach in your home and health issues in children. If you use bleach to clean your home and you have kids around, you'll want to listen to this https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25838260/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor! Get 50% off at https://FactorMeals.com/something50off TIMELINE: Get 10% off your order of Mitopure! Go to https://Timeline.com/SOMETHING INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! SHOPIFY: Nobody does selling better than Shopify! Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk and upgrade your selling today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever fancied seeing film classics such as ‘Lawrence of Arabia' & 'Ryan's Daughter' in their full wide-screen glory, The Irish Film Institute is offering you the opportunity to do so. They are holding a 2-month, 16-film celebration of 'The Films of David Lean' this April and May.Dr Ruth Barton is a Professor of Film Studies in Trinity College, and joins Seán to discuss.
There’s something kind of special about the experience of a really great, really bad movie. Think Red Dawn or Under Siege. Snakes on a Plane or Batman & Robin. Independence Day is nearly perfect and so rewatchable — and also terrible. This hour, a Nose-ish look at the joy of bad movies. GUESTS: Theresa Cramer: A freelance writer and editor and the co-founder of Quiet Corner Communications Alicia di Leo: A para-educator in the integrated preschool program in the Manchester school system David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic Severn Sandt: Associate director of strategic partnerships and outreach at Trinity College in Hartford Howard Sherman: A theater administrator, writer, and advocate; he is the U.S. columnist for The Stage newspaper of London and the author of Another Day’s Begun: Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in the 21st Century The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show, which originally aired August 2, 2024.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
Welcome back to the podcast! Ethan is joined today by Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Angel has just written a new book on leadership called The Hottest Seat on Campus. It's written for leaders on college campuses, but the advice he gives is applicable to leaders everywhere, whether you are a college counselor leading in your office, a parent leading in your home, or even a student leading in your school or community. In their conversation, Angel and Ethan discuss: How does Angel define leadership? Why is detachment so important (and how do we do it)? What's the number one thing Angel believes will lead leaders to success in the future? What is deep work and why do we love it so much? Lots more. The advice is practical, given the challenges facing higher education, we believe it's timely… and we hope you find it useful. If you haven't met Angel Pérez, he is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admissions, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today's society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is an advocate for counselors everywhere, an important ally in the work of increasing access to higher education, and I'm so glad to call him my friend. Play-by-Play 2:03 – Welcome and check-in 3:56 – Angel shares what his book is about, why he wrote it, and who it's for 5:50 – Why is it important to talk about leadership right now? 9:04 – Superpower #1: The Power of Solitude 15:23 – Superpower #2: The Art of Detachment 24:00 – Superpower #3: Inspiration through Inclusivity 36:45 – Superpower #4: Mastering Self-Management 42:31 – Superpower #5: The Power of Showing Up 50:24 – Superpower #6: The Power of Focus 54:55 – Superpower #7: Shift Your Mindset 1:04:26 – Getting comfortable saying “I don't know” 1:12:57 – Which superpowers do Angel and Ethan want to work on over the next year? 1:20:07 – Closing thoughts and sharing goals Resources The Hottest Seat on Campus by Angel Pérez The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Diana Chapman, Jim Dethmer, and Kaley Klemp Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport Maker Time vs. Manager Time College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub
From fueling some of mankind's most violent events to inspiring your daughter's latest pop star obsession, mania has become an indispensable force in shaping our collective story. This hour we explore a centuries-long flower frenzy and modern-day fanaticism to uncover why we are so drawn to being "totally obsessed." GUESTS: Daniel Durbin: Professor of Communication and Director of the Institute of Sports, Media and Society at the University of Southern California Annenberg School Sarah Bilston: Professor of English at Trinity College and author of the forthcoming book, The Lost Orchid: A Story of Victorian Plunder & Obsession Paul Barnes: Pianist and Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born into Mumbai’s illustrious Malik family on October 13, 1987, Aadar Malik—son of composer Abu Malik and nephew of Bollywood legend Anu Malik—forged a unique path as a comedian, actor, and musical virtuoso. Trained at London’s Trinity College and holding a Master’s in Classical Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Aadar’s early theatre stardom (beginning at age 4) evolved into pioneering India’s musical comedy scene. From viral YouTube parodies like "Bhnchd Sutta Cancer Ho Gaya" (millions of views) to co-founding comedy collectives Schitzengiggles and SnG Comedy, his blend of original music and wit in Standup The Musical (2016) on Amazon Prime cemented his legacy. Transitioning seamlessly into films (Katti Batti, Comedy Couple) and web series (Modern Love Mumbai, XXX: Uncensored), Aadar’s versatility shines, while his mentorship on Comicstaan highlights his industry influence. Married to actress Aparna Bajpai, he balances blockbuster roles (Kanneda 2025) with overcoming stage fright through acting—a journey from Mumbai’s theatres to global acclaim. Dive into his YouTube channel "The Aadar Guy" for laughs, music, and a masterclass in innovation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we explore the profound journeys of Irish women religious during the turmoil of the 16th and 17th centuries with Dr. Bronagh McShane, a distinguished historian and research fellow at Trinity College, Dublin. Dr. McShane sheds light on the lives of Irish nuns who navigated suppression, exile, and reintegration during times of intense religious and political upheaval. Discover how these remarkable women preserved their religious identities, built transnational networks, and contributed significantly to the Catholic Reformation in Europe. We delve into the challenges and resilience of these women as they faced societal pressures, navigated clandestine communities, and fostered education within their ranks. Join us as we uncover the indelible mark that Irish nuns left on history and their enduring legacy in shaping faith and community amidst adversity. Follow Dr Bronagh Ann McShane on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bamcshane.bsky.social Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon
Oliver Goldsmith (born Nov. 10, 1730, Kilkenny West, County Westmeath, Ire.—died April 4, 1774, London) was an Anglo-Irish essayist, poet, novelist, dramatist, and eccentric, made famous by such works as the series of essays The Citizen of the World, or, Letters from a Chinese Philosopher (1762), the poem The Deserted Village (1770), the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), and the play She Stoops to Conquer (1773).Goldsmith was the son of an Anglo-Irish clergyman, the Rev. Charles Goldsmith, curate in charge of Kilkenny West, County Westmeath. At about the time of his birth, the family moved into a substantial house at nearby Lissoy, where Oliver spent his childhood. Much has been recorded concerning his youth, his unhappy years as an undergraduate at Trinity College, Dublin, where he received the B.A. degree in February 1749, and his many misadventures before he left Ireland in the autumn of 1752 to study in the medical school at Edinburgh. His father was now dead, but several of his relations had undertaken to support him in his pursuit of a medical degree. Later on, in London, he came to be known as Dr. Goldsmith—Doctor being the courtesy title for one who held the Bachelor of Medicine—but he took no degree while at Edinburgh nor, so far as anyone knows, during the two-year period when, despite his meagre funds, which were eventually exhausted, he somehow managed to make his way through Europe. The first period of his life ended with his arrival in London, bedraggled and penniless, early in 1756.Goldsmith's rise from total obscurity was a matter of only a few years. He worked as an apothecary's assistant, school usher, physician, and as a hack writer—reviewing, translating, and compiling. Much of his work was for Ralph Griffiths's Monthly Review. It remains amazing that this young Irish vagabond, unknown, uncouth, unlearned, and unreliable, was yet able within a few years to climb from obscurity to mix with aristocrats and the intellectual elite of London. Such a rise was possible because Goldsmith had one quality, soon noticed by booksellers and the public, that his fellow literary hacks did not possess—the gift of a graceful, lively, and readable style. His rise began with the Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe (1759), a minor work. Soon he emerged as an essayist, in The Bee and other periodicals, and above all in his Chinese Letters. These essays were first published in the journal The Public Ledger and were collected as The Citizen of the World in 1762. The same year brought his Life of Richard Nash, of Bath, Esq. Already Goldsmith was acquiring those distinguished and often helpful friends whom he alternately annoyed and amused, shocked and charmed—Samuel Johnson, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Percy, David Garrick, Edmund Burke, and James Boswell. The obscure drudge of 1759 became in 1764 one of the nine founder-members of the famous Club, a select body, including Reynolds, Johnson, and Burke, which met weekly for supper and talk. Goldsmith could now afford to live more comfortably, but his extravagance continually ran him into debt, and he was forced to undertake more hack work. He thus produced histories of England and of ancient Rome and Greece, biographies, verse anthologies, translations, and works of popular science. These were mainly compilations of works by other authors, which Goldsmith then distilled and enlivened by his own gift for fine writing. Some of these makeshift compilations went on being reprinted well into the 19th century, however.By 1762 Goldsmith had established himself as an essayist with his Citizen of the World, in which he used the device of satirizing Western society through the eyes of an Oriental visitor to London. By 1764 he had won a reputation as a poet with The Traveller, the first work to which he put his name. It embodied both his memories of tramping through Europe and his political ideas. In 1770 he confirmed that reputation with the more famous Deserted Village, which contains charming vignettes of rural life while denouncing the evictions of the country poor at the hands of wealthy landowners. In 1766 Goldsmith revealed himself as a novelist with The Vicar of Wakefield (written in 1762), a portrait of village life whose idealization of the countryside, sentimental moralizing, and melodramatic incidents are underlain by a sharp but good-natured irony. In 1768 Goldsmith turned to the theatre with The Good Natur'd Man, which was followed in 1773 by the much more effective She Stoops to Conquer, which was immediately successful. This play has outlived almost all other English-language comedies from the early 18th to the late 19th century by virtue of its broadly farcical horseplay and vivid, humorous characterizations.During his last decade Goldsmith's conversational encounters with Johnson and others, his foolishness, and his wit were preserved in Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson. Goldsmith eventually became deeply embroiled in mounting debts despite his considerable earnings as an author, though, and after a short illness in the spring of 1774 he died.-bio via Britannica This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
The life of this week's final Scriblerian, Thomas Parnell, rounds out the picture of the entire Scriblerus club as a fraternity of wildly brilliant men all carrying some great pain or wound. Some of them clearly write out of that wound, while others seem to write in spite of it. Parnell straddles the line, and today's poem is a fine example of his blending of bright energy with a sharp edge. Happy reading.Thomas Parnell (11 September 1679 – 24 October 1718) was an Anglo-Irish poet and clergyman who was a friend of both Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.He was born in Dublin, the eldest son of Thomas Parnell (died 1685) of Maryborough, Queen's County (now Portlaoise, County Laois), a prosperous landowner who had been a loyal supporter of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and moved from Congleton, Cheshire to Ireland after the Restoration of Charles II. His mother was Anne Grice of Kilosty, County Tipperary: she also owned property in County Armagh, which she left to Thomas at her death in 1709. His parents married in Dublin in 1674. Thomas was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and collated as Archdeacon of Clogher in 1705. In the last years of the reign of Queen Anne of England he was a popular preacher, but her death put an end to his hope of career advancement. He married Anne (Nancy) Minchin, daughter of Thomas Minchin, who died in 1712, and had three children, two of whom died young. The third child, a girl, is said to have reached a great age. The marriage was a very happy one, and it has been said that Thomas never recovered from Nancy's early death.He spent much of his time in London, where he participated with Pope, Swift and others in the Scriblerus Club, contributing to The Spectator and aiding Pope in his translation of The Iliad. He was also one of the so-called "Graveyard poets": his 'A Night-Piece on Death,' widely considered the first "Graveyard School" poem, was published posthumously in Poems on Several Occasions, collected and edited by Alexander Pope and is thought by some scholars to have been published in December 1721. It is said of his poetry, "it was in keeping with his character, easy and pleasing, enunciating the common places with felicity and grace."-bio via Wikipedia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence.Ian Robertson is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He has written five books, the latest of which is called, How Confidence Works.In this episode we talk about:What confidence actually isHow to boost confidence The dangers of overconfidence, and how to guard against itThe role of anxiety and failureThe "Oscar effect”, and why winners tend to live longerHow to reframe anxiety as excitement The role of gender, race, and class on confidence levelsThe importance of distancing yourself from confidence saboteurs And much moreRelated Episodes:A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan NichternDo You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)Sign up for Dan's newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/ian-robertson-909See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.