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.
Episodes
29 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
REDEFINING AGING: EMBRACING A NEW PARADIGM
Join author and activist Ashton Applewhite and Donna Fedus from Borrow My Glasses for an enlightening conversation on aging and inclusivity. Discover how aging can be a period of growth and vitality, while exploring strategies to combat ageism ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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42:31
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TO END LONELINESS
Join host Catherine Shen on CT Public's "Where We Live" as she moderates an engaging discussion with Deb Bibbins, founder of For All Ages. Discover why social connection is the foundation of our mental and physical health, who the loneliest age...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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51:54
Arts & Ideas Presents CT MIRROR’S “IN THE ROOM” WITH ERICK RUSSELL
Enjoy this unforgettable evening with John Dankosky, CT Mirror's Director of Events, and Erick Russell, Connecticut’s 84th State Treasurer! With John's charm and expertise as a renowned radio personality and moderator, and Erick's historic achi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:23
DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN DANKOSKY
Can science save us? Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson of Urban Ocean Lab and John Dankosky from Science Friday, discussing Dr. Johnson's latest book, "What If We Get It Right?" Explore the bold notion of envisioning a future where we act out of love...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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51:42
CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT
Enjoy this enlightening discussion on climate displacement, featuring speaker Tabitha Sookdeo from IRIS, Maya Prabhu from Law at Yale Law School and Yale School of Medicine, and Keshia "Talking Waters" De Freece from Sovere...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:05
CLIMATE ACTIVISM AND OPTIMISM
Lucy Nalpathanchil moderates a powerful conversation on Activism and Optimism that features LGBTQ BIPOC activists Adrian Huq, co-founder of the New Haven Climate Movement Youth Action Team, and Kwolanne Felix, Fellowship an...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:58
VOTING RIGHTS – CITYWIDE YOUTH COALITION
Enjoy this invigorating community conversation hosted by the Citywide Youth Coalition Inc! In this Ideas event, recorded live on the New Haven Green, we tackle a transformative topic: expanding voting rights to 16-year-olds for local state elec...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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52:44
In Conversation with Ana María Álvarez
This week Ana María Álvarez, Founding Artistic Director of CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater joins us in the studio to talk about their upcoming production of ¡AZÚCAR! playing at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas on June 2...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:32
In Conversation with Thi Bui
Keynote by Thi Bui, author and artist of the graphic memoir "The Best We Could Do".Introduction by President Dr. Elsa Nunez, Eastern Connecticut State UniversityModerated by Dr. Jason O. Chang, Associate Professor of History and Asian A...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:30:22
VOICES OF SOCIAL EQUITY
How we tell the stories about ourselves, traumatic or otherwise, can be used to categorize us in ways that are not always equitable. Are marginalized groups expected to share traumatic experiences when dealing with institutions of power? Join s...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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UNDERSTANDING HOUSING INSECURITY
A world without housing insecurity. A realistic goal? Only if we better understand the inter-related array of steps that can lead to its elimination. Deepen your understanding and broaden your perspectives of this critical issue with the help o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial intelligence has been both idolized and demonized. Some have welcomed it into their businesses. Others fear it will destroy our lives. This lively presentation will help you take a fresh, informed, balanced look at how AI is impactin...
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EL FUTURO ES AHORA: ACTIVISM AND INFLUENCES IN THE ARTS
Join us for a Behind the Actor's Studio-style interview with powerhouse practitioners in social change and cultural equity! Grantmakers in the Arts President Eddie Torres will be joined by Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:02
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KEYNOTE: AMELIA WINGER-BEARSKIN
Amelia Winger-Bearskin showcases her art and science storytelling work and demonstrates how new technologies can help preserve and engage with ancestral knowledge. Discover how innovative formats can engage future generations. Additional...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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EBB AND FLOW: WATER AND MIGRATION
The fight to save the planet begins with the drive to safeguard our towns. Learn how to do that in this discussion with climate change experts Bruni Pizarro and James O’Donnell. Moderated by John Dankosky, this panel will b...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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DEMOCRACY AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE
Join author and award-winning journalist Ari Berman and award-winning scholar, educator, and author, Khalilah Brown-Dean, for a discussion on the history and contemporary relevance of voting rights. Berman is the author of Giv...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Shawn Taylor: The Power of Fandom for Radical Change
American troubadour Shawn Taylor draws from his expertise in mythology, theater, and pop culture to discuss fandom that radicalizes for change. Fandoms—communities that form around common interests, often entertainment series like Harry Potter,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:14:31
The Category is Ballroom
Strike a pose! Drag performer and Beyoncé impersonator Miss Shalae and ball performer Aishah “Spyder” Murray discuss the roots of ball culture, an art form that originated in the queer and trans BIPOC community in the late 19th century. Today’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:41
Women Navigating the New Normal: Exploring Prison Re-Entry
An honest discussion about the difficulties women face when returning home after prison, between Babz Rawls-Ivy and Tiheba Bain, who have been through the experience.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:45
Cultivating Community Through Business Entrepreneurship
Business entrepreneurs Jason Sobocinski, founder and owner of Black Hog Brewing Company, and Alisha Crutchfield-McLean, founder and owner of BLOOM, New Haven’s newest lifestyle hub, unite for a seminar on how to build a brand and connect with c...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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47:12