2036: The Podcast

2036: The Podcast

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2036: The Podcast episodes

  • Striking the Right Note: The Power of Music in Liberal Arts
    Growing up in a multicultural home, Paul Bhasin was surrounded by diverse music—from Latin American pop songs to vintage Bollywood soundtracks. Now an accomplished orchestral trumpeter, Bhasin conducts the Emory University Symphony Orchestra, directs the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, and serves as interim chair for the department of music at Emory. He says music is a core academic subject rather than an extracurricular activity, making Emory a distinctive destination.

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    36 min
  • Groundswell: The Power of Community Science
    Eri Saikawa, professor and environmental scientist at Emory, is researching soil and air quality in communities around the world to better understand the impacts of climate change. Saikawa looks at the relationship between climate change and health, particularly in vulnerable communities that are disproportionately affected by severe weather events. She believes that community awareness and everyday actions can spur positive action and create a healthier planet.

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    24 min
  • Changing Care: The Power of Diversity in Medicine
    When Nanette K. Wenger, renowned cardiologist and professor at Emory, began practicing medicine, research on heart disease in women was nonexistent. Wenger’s pioneering work changed how the medical field understands and treats heart attacks and cardiovascular health in women. Now 65 years on, she continues to advocate for women’s health. Wenger sees the increasing representation of women in medicine as a driver for improved research, drug development, and patient care.

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    24 min
  • Times of Trouble: The Power of Spirituality in Health Care
    Growing up next to a church, Jill Hamilton, professor at Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, understands the importance of Bible verses and hymns when facing difficult situations. That’s why she is researching the power of scripture and music in the healing process, particularly for Black patients. Hamilton sits down with Ken Carter, director of Emory’s Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement, to discuss how health care can incorporate spirituality as part of holistic treatment.

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    30 min
  • 2O36: A Future Without Stigma - Extended Director's Cut

    What if, rather than fearing failure, we recognize that growth only happens when we make mistakes? In this extended director’s cut of Season 2 Episode 9: A Future Without Stigma, Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani and James Raper, a longtime mental health counselor, have a thoughtful discussion about seeing success in failure, the myth of happiness, and finding the right therapist.


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    34 min
  • 2O36: A Future Where Passion Meets Purpose
    Students have heard it for decades: What are you going to do after college? Branden Grimmett, who leads career and professional development at Emory College, challenges us to ask a better question: Who do you want to become? Tune in as he and Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani reimagine higher education to ensure that all students can build meaningful lives and careers.

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    19 min
  • 2O36: A Future of Resiliency
    Is pickleball the secret to resiliency? In this episode, Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani sits down with Keiko Price, Emory’s athletics director, to sketch out a holistic vision for health and well-being. They also discuss the surprising benefits of staying in motion—whatever that looks like for you. (Bring your own paddle.)

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    17 min
  • 2O36: A Future Without Stigma
    Join Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani as he goes deep with James Raper, a longtime mental health counselor and Emory’s inaugural associate vice president for health, well-being, access, and prevention. They discuss how we can cultivate a campus environment where all students can share—and celebrate—their fullest selves.

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    17 min
  • 2O36: A Future With Space for Everyone
    Human flourishing depends on connecting and belonging. How do we carve out space in our lives to ensure connection for ourselves and others? Listen as Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani and Enku Gelaye, dean of campus life, imagine a more inclusive future for higher education, with space for everyone to thrive.

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    14 min
  • 2O36: A Future Where Data and Privacy Can Coexist
    With the advent of artificial intelligence technologies, consumers can access more personalized goods and services than ever before. But at what cost? Listen as host Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani and Ramnath K. Chellappa, business-analytics expert at Goizueta Business School, probe the unintended consequences of AI and how we can preserve our privacy in a data-driven world.

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    17 min

About 2036: The Podcast

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What will 2036 look like? And who will shape the world to come? Emory University is dedicated to creating positive transformation in the face of profound challenges. On each episode of 2036:…