Rhyme & Reason
Rhyme & Reason
Podcast Description
The Rhyme & Reason podcast features provocative and timely discussions with compelling leaders in the arts and humanities at the University of Maryland. In this inaugural season, Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, interviews faculty guests who are taking on pressing issues and topics related to race, equity and justice. You’ll hear from scholars studying topics including indigenous feminist philosophy; immigration; the history of antisemitism; and more!
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The show explores critical topics such as race, equity, justice, and social identity, with specific episodes discussing themes like immigration, indigenous feminist philosophy, and the history of antisemitism, demonstrating the intersection of academic inquiry and contemporary social issues.
The Rhyme & Reason podcast features provocative and timely discussions with compelling leaders in the arts and humanities at the University of Maryland. In this inaugural season, Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, interviews faculty guests who are taking on pressing issues and topics related to race, equity and justice. You’ll hear from scholars studying topics including indigenous feminist philosophy; immigration; the history of antisemitism; and more!
Saúl Sosnowski, professor of Latin American literature and culture, reflects on his global academic journey and decades at the University of Maryland, emphasizing the importance of language, history and cultural understanding to his work. He highlights the humanities’ role in strengthening democracy, fostering empathy and creating informed citizens, while warning against complacency in moments of political and cultural instability.
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