Hold That Thought

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From physics to philosophy, anthropology to art history, Hold That Thought showcases research and ideas from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Tune in to explore a world of ideas. 

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How do groups and individuals define and express their unique American identities? Scholars of American Culture Studies discuss art, music, religion, the legacy of slavery, and more.

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Hear stories from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis who are examining - and helping to solve - challenges from around the world. This series takes you from Bolivia to Nepal and beyond.

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From the history of ancient healers to modern medical breakthroughs, discover what researchers are learning about health, disease, and the human body.

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Sociologists at Washington University in St. Louis share a common passion - understanding and overcoming inequality.

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Volcanoes, earthquakes, and clues to climate change - discover the hidden world deep beneath your feet.

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Though we are all immersed in language, scholars continue to approach this complex concept in new ways. How do children first learn how to write? How does the brain process American Sign Language? In what ways are we judged by how we speak?

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Join researchers from Washington University in St. Louis as they share their journeys into the immense, dynamic universe.

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Join experts from Washington University in St. Louis as they consider the singular people, places and ideas that have shaped our world.

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In collaboration with the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Hold That Thought delves into two topics considered "not fit for polite conversation."

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Explore the craft of writing and the complex web of inspiration and influence in literature.


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Anton Disclafani discusses the writing process behind her acclaimed debut novel, The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 13:33
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Poet Carl Phillips explores how life influences the creation of his poetry. Professor Timothy Moore then takes us back to ancient Greece and how an...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:05
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Poet Mary Jo Bang explores the process of translating Dante Alighieri's Inferno, and professor Jessica Rosenfeld explains the origins of literature.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:23
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How well does any nonfiction writer capture "The Truth?" Essayist Edward McPherson explores truth and memory in nonfiction.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 14:17
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Author Kelly Link discusses the archetypes of magical realism and William McKelvy explains the hallmarks and legacy of Gothic literature.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:52
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Publisher and fiction writer, Danielle Dutton, discusses the poetics of suburbia and the roadblocks of women in publishing. In the second half Prof...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:51
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Is there an invisible thread that connects humans to all life around us? Novelist Kathryn Davis explores how the fantastical world in her novel, Du...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:51
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Cultural anthropologist Dredge Kang explains how political economics and other societal influences sometimes play as Cupid's arrows.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 15:57
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David Holtzman, professor and chairman of the neurology department at the Washington University School of Medicine, explores Alzheimer's disease an...

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 11:09
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Caption: White Matter Fiber Architecture, Credit: The Human Connectome Project
Pull our your compass, because researcher Deanna Barch is about to guide us through the Human Connectome Project.

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 12:51
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