On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Char Miller, former professor of history at Trinity University, current professor of Environmental Analysis at Pomona College, and prolific author and editor of a variety of titles, including his most recent Trinity University Press publication, West Side Rising. Char discusses San Antonio’s 1921 flood, the power of individuals to affect change, how disasters leave a lasting impact, and our responsibility to remember these moments. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Kurt Caswell, a professor of creative writing and literature in the Honors College at Texas Tech University, and author of several books, including the Trinity University Press publication, Iceland Summer: Travels Along the Ring Road, to discuss his many adventures in Iceland and the lessons he learned along the way that can help us all rediscover our communities, place, and feel inspired to adventure into our world. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Jennifer Case, a creative writing professor at the University of Central Arkansas, an assistant nonfiction editor at Terrain.org, and author of the Trinity University Press publication, We Are Animals, to discuss the concept of motherhood and parenting as an avenue to explore everyone’s relationship to their environment and our global circumstances. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with JJ Lopez, the General Manager of the KRTU Radio Station, a professor of Audio Production and Radio Broadcasting at Trinity University, local jazz enthusiast, and an all-vinyl DJ of classic and modern Soul music to explore the history of jazz in San Antonio, KRTU’s part in that story, and how engaging with music from your culture and that of others can benefit the individual, broader communities, and the world. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Lucie Frost, a retired employment lawyer, writer, and author of the Trinity University Press publication, How the Hell Did I Not Know That?, to discuss her midlife journey from couch to curiosity, and how others can learn new ways to engage with their communities and environments from the comfort of their homes. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with David Lesch, a professor of history at Trinity University, author, lecturer, and conflict resolution specialist for five U.S. presidential administrations, and Catherine Nixon Cooke, an award winning author of histories and biographies, including her most recent publication, Dodgers to Damascus, which details Lesch's personal journey from the pitcher's mound to the Middle East. In this episode, we will explore Lesch and Cooke's collaboration and how biographies help connect us to the people and places in our lives. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Michael Fischer, the Janet S. Dicke Professor in Public Humanities at Trinity University, widely published author of four books on literary analysis and critique, and author of the upcoming Trinity University Press publication, How Books Can Save Democracy, to discuss how engaging with literature as individuals can help us have healthy disagreements within our communities to create and maintain thriving democracies around the world. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Lance Garland, a Seattle firefighter, Navy veteran, nature adventurer, poet, and author of his upcoming debut novel, Out There, to discuss his personal journeys, both physically and emotionally, that have helped him find his place in our crowded world so you can too. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Joey Palacios, the Engagement Producer and Intern Coordinator at Texas Public Radio, to discuss the importance of public radio in creating informed individuals and connected communities to make our world a better place. 

On this episode of Tripod, join us for a discussion with Trinity University creative writing professors and authors, Dr. Kelly Grey Carlisle and Andrew Porter. Carlisle, author of the memoir, We Are All Shipwrecks, and Porter, author of the recent release, The Imagine Life,  explore and consider how reading, writing, and research allow people to engage with their environment, communities, and the world.