Episode Topic: I Have Called You Friends

Ever felt your imagination crave a deeper sense of wonder? Step directly into a rich world where mythic landscapes awaken your soul and ancient faith reshapes everyday life. By reconnecting truth with beauty, this immersive experience rekindles your spirit, lifting you out of modern isolation into a radiant, sacramental vision.

Featured Speakers:

• Ben Reinhard '08 M.M.S., '14 Ph.D., Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Jon Balsbaugh, Hillsdale College
• Siobhan Maloney Latar, Trinity School at Meadow View
• Richard Kim, Loyola University Chicago

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination.

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Episode Topic: Journeys

The Institute for Latino Studies along with the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame, and the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development present a panel discussion on the "Journeys of Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame." Join us for an engaging discussion representing achievment in a range of disciplines and experiences.

Featured Speakers:

• Gregor Arimany ‘04, Nord Anglia Education
• Manuel Davila ‘06, Cushman & Wakefield
• April Garcia '05, ‘07 M.Ed., ‘13 MA, University of Notre Dame
• Dr. Carlos Gomez-Meade ‘01, Cornerstone Dermatology and Skin Surgery
• Nicholas Maalouf ‘04, Inversiones Aliadas
• Crystal Martinez, ’03, ’05 M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
• Ruben de Jesús Medina ‘05, ‘19 MS, Pahtiā Technologies Inc.
• Lukas Mendoza ‘08, University of Notre Dame

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Caminos: Stories of Hispanic Alumni.

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Episode Topic: Mattering

Listen in for a conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace as she shares her career journey, her roots in education, and the powerful message behind her book, Mattering—a roadmap to living a life of deep connection and purpose.

Featured Speakers:

• Jennifer Wallace, journalist and author

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations.

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Episode Topic: Urban Planning in Nazi Germany

How does the built environment reflect the soul of a regime? Listen in as Dr. Harald Bodenschatz discusses his 2025 award–winning book, Urban Planning in Nazi Germany. From ideologically transformed landscapes to the myth of the unbuilt monument, explore the chilling reality of design weaponized for total war.

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Harald Bodenschatz, author

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.

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Episode Topic: Cognition

Can we perceive the spiritual realm with our physical minds? Listen in to a dialogue examining how the human intellect navigates its material limitations to grasp immaterial truths. Understanding these cognitive structures is a strategic necessity for anyone seeking to reconcile the tangible world of experience with the firm convictions of spiritual life. Grasp the intricate ways St. Thomas Aquinas defines human understanding. Navigate through sensory barriers to envision the certitude of faith.

Featured Speakers:

• Therese Cory, University of Notre Dame
• Luca F. Tuninetti, Pontificia Università Urbaniana

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800.

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Episode Topic: New Frontiers

Have you ever felt the weight of potential meeting the warmth of home? You belong in a space where legacy transcends a mere title; it remains a promise of enduring support. This conversation reveals how decades of mentorship shape leaders navigating frontiers, inviting you to inhabit the Balfour-Hesburgh scholars’ transformative evolution.

Featured Speakers:

• Charlie Ortega Guifarro '20, DePaul University
• Armani Carreon ‘25, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Nicholas Crookston ‘23, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
• Shahad Al Wuhali ‘26, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
• Billy Micard '24, Berkshire 

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Dialogues Across the Decades: Conversations with Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program Alumni.

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Episode Topic: Migration

In this episode, sociologist and demographer Professor Amy Hsin guides us to a critical junction in the fight against poverty: the profound intersection of immigration policy and systemic inequality.

Featured Speakers:

• Amy Hsin, University of Notre Dame
• Annika Singh '27, University of Notre Dame

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Poverty Research from Every Angle. 

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Episode Topic: From Line Items to Impact

Discover how local government leaders move beyond ad hoc evaluations to embed research, data, and evidence into everyday budget decisions. Listen in to gain practical insights on building internal capacity, fostering cross-departmental partnerships, and creating the political will needed to make evidence-informed budgeting a lasting reality.

Featured Speakers:

• Ricardo Basurto Davila, County of San Diego
• Ryan Flynn, The Lab @ DC
• Jen Tolentino, Results for America
• Sam Quinney, Tobin Center for Economic Policy

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters.

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Episode Topic: A History and Politics of Hope

In an era scarred by “human wrongs,” how does a nation sustain an indomitable spirit? This session explores Ukraine’s transformation from Soviet subjects to sovereign historical actors. By redefining hope as a defiant, collective pursuit of justice rather than passive wishful thinking, our panel offers a profound roadmap for democratic resilience and global solidarity.

Featured Speakers:

• George Liber, University of Alabama Birmingham
• Father Yuriy Shchurko, Ukrainian Catholic University
• A. James McAdams, University of Notre Dame
• Sophia Wilson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Emily Channell-Justice, Harvard University

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.

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Episode Topic: A Conversation with Emma Trelles

From Miami’s neon car culture to Santa Barbara’s mountain dreams, Poet Laureate Emma Trelles explores the “bones-deep” honesty of her work, Courage and the Clock. Discover her transition from journalist to literary activist, the strategic necessity of paying artists, and her powerful rejection of perfectionism in this essential interview.

Featured Speakers:

• Cloud Cardona, Letras Latinas
• Emma Trelles, poet

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas.

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