W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning Podcast

Let's Get Real… About Surrealism: A Discussion of Dali, Curating and Surrealism's Lasting Impact with Elliott King

A Discussion of Dali, Curating and Surrealism's Lasting Impact with Elliott King
The associate professor of art history dives into the subconscious world of Surrealism, unpacking the work of Dali and explaining just how important his long-lasting career was. Professor King also shares how his journey with Dali and other Surrealist artists has deepened through his curatorial work and his courses with students.

Not to Get Political But ...Things Get Political with Mark Rush

Things Get Political with Mark Rush
The Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and Director of W&L’s Center for International Education joins the podcast to discuss the importance of understanding our political system ahead of the 2020 election (and any election). With host Ruth Candler, Professor Rush also explores his career in international education, from W&L to Dubai and beyond.
Airs October 13, 2020

Which Witch? A Deep Dive into Witches and Devils Throughout History with Mikki Brock

Mikki Brock Delves into the Work of the Devil and Witches Throughout History
Professor of History Mikki Brock talks witches, witch hunts, the Devil, and the "why" behind them in our latest episode, out just in time for you to enjoy it with a fall chill in the air. With Halloween just around the corner, listen at your own risk...

Real Opportunity for All: An Inside Look at Poverty and Its Many Causes with Howard Pickett

An Inside Look at Poverty and Its Many Causes with Howard Pickett
The Director of the Shepherd Program, Assistant Professor of Ethics and Poverty Studies and Adjunct Professor of Law talks with us about poverty in America. In this episode, Pickett focuses not only on what "poverty" means but also on how we can creatively look at issues surrounding poverty and people affected by it.

Your Implicit Bias is Showing...Talking Candidly About Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination with Julie Woodzicka

Talking Candidly About Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination with Julie Woodzicka
The Abigail Grigsby Urquhart Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science explains concepts like stereotyping and bias. More importantly, Professor Woodzicka illustrates the impact of these human behaviors. Guests will also hear from W&L student Enuma Anekwe-Desince '22 and alumna Murray Shortall '03.

The Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Fulfillment with Karla Murdock

Finding Fulfillment with Karla Murdock
Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science, Karla Murdock, teaches us about the most important thing in life: happiness. From marriage “advice” to smartphone technology, Karla provides insight into her research and the research of other scientists who have studied happiness, positive and negative affect and much more. 

Enter the Clearing the Mind Abode: A Taste of Tea with Janet Ikeda

A Taste of Tea with Janet Ikeda
The professor of Japanese sheds light on the importance of Japanese tea culture and how this peaceful yet precise process can prepare students (and just about anyone) for the next step in their lives. A fresh cup of tea is suggested to accompany this podcast!

Beer, Bacteria and Bison: A Meeting of Microbial Minds with Bill Hamilton

A Meeting of Microbial Minds with Bill Hamilton
The biology professor regales us with anecdotes from his Spring Term trips to Yellowstone, his long history as a brewmaster in Lexington, and how he's helping make W&L a more sustainable campus. You'll learn more about the microbes that make your beer – and your garden – delicious.

The New Social [Justice] Network: A Conversation about Justice with Johanna Bond

A Conversation About Justice with Johanna Bond
W&L Law's Sydney and Frances Lewis Professor of Law, dives into the world of human rights, highlighting the justice reforms achieved by nonprofits with which she works. She explains some of the common threads linking violence against women around the world, how social justice compares to other forms of justice, and what work needs to be done to help women and families from the U.S. to Uganda, as well as how we can all get involved.

Ralph Ellison Walks into a Jazz Bar: A Literary Chat with Marc Conner

A Literary Chat with Marc Conner
The university provost and Jo and James Ballengee Professor of English talks Ralph Ellison and the writer's views on America's complex history. Conner discusses Ellison scholarship at W&L, how he came to co-edit a book of his letters, and how Ellison's personality emerges in the thousands of his letters preserved in the Library of Congress.