Humanities Minutes

Series produced by Victoria Davis

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Short, focused pieces on all things having to do with the humanities, including philosophy, literature, history, and education. These pieces are written for the Humanities Media Project by graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin.

Ever wondered where your mind ends and the world begins? Ever questioned the idea of morality or tried to challenge a widely held assumption? Listen up! We're making the same kinds of queries here, from a variety of perspectives within the humanities--literary, philosophical, historical, and cultural.

This series offers episodes on all things relevant to the humanities, from philosophical quandaries to pop cultural musings and beyond. Each piece is written by a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin and produced on campus in the College of Liberal Arts.


116 Pieces

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This episode explores the enduring musical legacy of disco’s black and gay underground.

Bought by KFOI Radio and Wild Planet Radio


  • Added: Dec 17, 2015
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode asks why one-liners get so much attention in political debates.

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: Dec 21, 2015
  • Length: 04:47
  • Purchases: 1
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This episode explores the reasoning behind Russia’s ban on Western foods.

Bought by KFOI Radio and WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Jan 06, 2016
  • Length: 04:44
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode discusses Toyin Falola’s unique memoir.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 13, 2016
  • Length: 04:21
  • Purchases: 2
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This weeks episode addresses heritage, hate and theme parks.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 21, 2016
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 2
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Today’s episode will look at an oft forgotten moment at the end of America’s Guilded Age

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  • Added: Jan 28, 2016
  • Length: 05:10
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores the use of technological trickery in American entertainment.

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  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 04:36
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores the historical origins of Michael Jackson’s moonwalk.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 11, 2016
  • Length: 03:48
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores what separates the world of literature from the world of fantasy.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 17, 2016
  • Length: 05:04
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores the creation of the meme Pepe the Frog. UPDATE: The ADL has designated Pepe a hate symbol. We are working on a new episode t...

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 24, 2016
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 2
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This podcast explores how sound influences the way we see the world.

Bought by KFOI Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 02, 2016
  • Length: 03:51
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Page from original working manuscript of Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville.
This episode will discuss the classic book “Democracy in America.”

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 09, 2016
  • Length: 04:37
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode considers the relationship between politics and religion.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 17, 2016
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores the terrifying fates of those we call witches.

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  • Added: Mar 23, 2016
  • Length: 03:56
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores the increasing demand for the sale of rabbit meat in grocery stores throughout the United States.

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: Mar 30, 2016
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 1
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Today’s episode asks an important ethical question about death row’s inmates final requests.

  • Added: Mar 23, 2017
  • Length: 04:03
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This episode explores how ingredients become food fads in America.

Bought by KFOI Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 13, 2016
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Today’s episode will introduce you the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks.

Bought by KFOI Radio and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 25, 2016
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 2
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This episode explores a corporate history of chai from the British Empire to Oprah.

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: Apr 28, 2016
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
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This episode explores the potential benefits of synthetic meat for the future.

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: May 04, 2016
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 1