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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11 Pieces

Celebrate the renowned playwright William Shakespeare by delving deep into the texts of his plays and the world in which he wrote. Nine episodes feature the work and insights of scholars from Washington University in St. Louis.

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8 Pieces

Dive into the human brain to learn about how we're wired to make decisions, appreciate art and movies, recover from injury, and more.

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5 Pieces

Join host Rebecca King as she talks to historians, biographers, memoirists, poets, novelists, and playwrights to dig deeper into the study and representations of the past.


Pieces

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Joe Loewenstein describes the small and highly competitive theater scene in which Early Modern playwrights like William Shakespeare flourished.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 14:06
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Robert Henke tracks Shakespeare back to his Italian inspirations and uncovers sources for his early comedies.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 12:26
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Jami Ake questions the role of marriage in Shakespeare's plays and whether the famous playwright qualifies as a feminist.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 15:11
  • Purchases: 1
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Robert Wiltenbug surveys the great moments of mercy, both granted and withheld, in Shakespeare's many plays.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 15:07
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Musa Gurnis describes the characteristics and lasting influence of theater in Shakespeare's time.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 13:50
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Anthropologist John Bowen shares a brief history of Islam in France and offers commentary on the ongoing European migrant crisis.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 09:30
  • Purchases: 2
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Historian Mark Valeri examines the truths about the first Thanksgiving and the myths of American identity we have created around the event.

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Nov 13, 2015
  • Length: 14:52
  • Purchases: 1
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Political scientist Matt Gabel on how international courts work - and why countries should sometimes be allowed to bend the rules.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 11:24
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An urban studies professor explores some of the problems shared by cities around the globe.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 10:00
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Two political scientists explain how globalization is changing political parties and elections in the European Union and beyond.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 08:25
  • Purchases: 1