Humanities (Audio)

Behavioral economist Elizabeth Linos talks about how to implement good public policy by focusing on needs of the people who serve in government. In this conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, Linos argues that diversity in recruitment leads to better outcomes, particularly in law enforcement, and that burnout can be avoided if staffers are appropriately supported in their work environments. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Show ID: 33485]

Part of the Humanities as Vocation event at UCSB, features two UCSB alumni talking about their work after their humanities studies. Reza Aslan is a producer and author. He addresses his training, the inspiration behind his creative work and the role the university can play in preparing the next generation of scholars. Tim Kring is a screenwriter and television producer. He tells how his religious studies background influences his productions. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Show ID: 33469]

Director Anne Galisky discusses her documentary that focuses on the stories of three families whose courage in challenging the status quo changed history: Dred and Harriet Scott, Wong Kim Ark, and Rosario and Vanessa Lopez. All fought limits on the Fourteenth Amendment which guarantees citizenship to those born or naturalized in the US. Galisky is joined by Classics Professor Helen Morales. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33562]

Author and legendary athlete Kareem Abdul-Jabbar highlights remarkable African-American contributions to American society. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Show ID: 33606]

Gaviota: The End of Southern California (2017) explores one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world. Director of the film Shaw Leonard joins Courtney Thomas (Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB) to discuss the film and the issues with the longest stretch of undeveloped coastline in Southern California. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33559]

Author and legendary athlete Kareem Abdul-Jabbar highlights remarkable African-American contributions to American society. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Show ID: 33606]

What is spirituality and spiritual health? How can we effectively assess our own spirituality and identify spiritual distress in ourselves and others? Douglas Ziedonis, MD, MPH, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego, discusses the link between healthy aging and spirituality. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 33227]

Women who fought for the right to vote were struggling for nothing less than access to full citizenship. Ellen DuBois, UCLA professor of history and gender studies, emphasized the larger vision women held in the struggle for women's suffrage. Series: "UCLA Faculty Research Lectures" [Show ID: 33134]

Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated composer, Robert Kraft, talks with David Novak (Music, UCSB) about the power and influence of film scores and the unique challenges with the process. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33501]

Journalist Jeff Greenfield and Professor of Film and Media Studies Patrice Petro discuss the film Gabriel Over The White House (1933) which celebrates the fascist fantasy that a benevolent dictator could save America from its woes. The film was shaped and promoted by media tycoon William Randolph Hearst and directed by former Hearst animator Gregory La Cava. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33502]