Yale University Press Podcast

Latest Episodes
The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading Greek Tragedy
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with award-winning classicist Edith Hall about her new book, Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me.
The Search for a Forgotten Architect
William Whitaker and Heather Isbell Schumacher talk about the life and work of Minerva Parker Nichols.
Building Pluralistic Campuses with Michael S. Roth
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Wesleyan president Michael S. Roth about the history of the student, current crises facing higher education, and building pluralistic
The History of Weaving at Black Mountain College
A conversation with Michael Beggs and Julie Thomson.
The Last Non-Christian Emperor of Rome
In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Philip Freeman about Julian: Romes Last Pagan Emperor (Ancient Lives Series).
Mark Polizzotti Makes the Case for Why Surrealism Matters
The authors new book offers insight into the Surrealism movement and why it continues to inspire.
The Remarkable Stories of Women in British Intelligence
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Helen Fry, author of Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars.
A Conversation with Julia Bryan-Wilson about Louise Nevelson
We discuss the celebrated art historians new book Louise Nevelsons Sculpture: Drag, Color, Join, Face.
Do States Act Rationally?
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato about How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy.
Artists Remake the World
Vid Simoniti discusses the potential of contemporary art to bring about political change.