Great Art, Big Ideas
Introducing Great Art, Big Ideas Podcast from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT. This series delves into the most pressing topics in our local community and around the world. Our eclectic program offers a mix of serious, controversial, and whimsical topics, all designed to inspire new ways of thinking.
Podcasting since 2022 • 29 episodes
Great Art, Big Ideas
Latest Episodes
Freedom of Expression
In this episode we tackle the critical issue of book bans and restrictions impacting libraries and schools across the United States. Our expert panel, including Lauren Anderson, Sam Lee, and Harold Steward, will explore the cultural battles ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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45:34
Perspectives on Cultural Preservation
In this episode we bring together a distinguished panel to explore the crucial role of preserving cultural identities in our changing world. Featuring Sandy Grande, Chris Newell, Nakai Clearwater Northup, and Dana Jackson-Washington, the discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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53:00
Turning to the Humanities in Challenging Times with Shelly Lowe and Jason Mancini
Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo), Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Jason Mancini, Executive Director of Connecticut Humanities, discuss the critical role the humanities play in tackling society’s toughest contempo...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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45:20
Tempests of the Mind: Exploring Climate Change, Shakespeare, and the Human Experience
Step into the tempestuous world of Shakespeare's King Lear and explore its profound relevance to our modern climate challenges! No work of English literature speaks more directly to human vulnerability in the face of climate disruption th...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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52:50
DECODING THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS WITH LAURIE SANTOS AND TAMAR GENDLER
Join Laurie Santos, host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, and Tamar Gendler, Yale Professor of Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature, for an enlightening discussion on the science, history, and philosophy of happiness. Learn useful tips and i...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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54:52
