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.

Caption: Nubri, Nepal, Credit: Geoff Childs
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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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An anthropologist examines the ethics of tobacco companies' practices around the world.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 12:00
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Geoff Childs, an anthropologist, examines the consequences of rapid population decline in ethnically Tibetan communities in Nepal.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 12:40
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An anthropologist comments on the complicated relationship in Bolivia between the natural gas industry and those who want to protect the environmen...

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 12:00
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One Ethiopian woman works to remove obstacles for women pursuing an education.

  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 10:00
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Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich on what it means to be curious and what it takes to make Radiolab

  • Added: Jun 18, 2015
  • Length: 33:30
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Geologist Phil Skemer gets to crush rocks for a living. Find out how and why he and his team build instruments that can mimic conditions deep insid...

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 12:55
  • Purchases: 1
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The Lau Basin in the Pacific Ocean has been studied for decades, but new information unearthed by doctoral student Sean Wei surprised all the exper...

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 2
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How did the Cameroon Volcanic Line form? Geologist Aubreya Adams is on the hunt for clues.

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 11:58
  • Purchases: 1
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What students learn before college - and what they don't - has drastic consequences for our planet.

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 11:06
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Discover what happens when science education collides with business and government.

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 09:34
  • Purchases: 2