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Global Affairs

Encountering the World

The Pod Quad goes global! Notre Dame’s chief international officer, vice president Michael Pippenger, gives a fresh and global perspective on a Notre Dame education to hosts Fr....

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026
Religion and Philosophy

Silence & Solitude

Why are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world? In this episode, Fr. Dan Groody and Richard Leider discuss the themes of silence and solitude,...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Dec. 02, 2024
Religion and Philosophy

The Owl and the Eagle

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hourst, to discover a conceptual framework for bringing your own experiences, ideas, and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 18, 2025
Art and History

A Conversation with Richard Blanco, National Humanities Medal Recipient

Continuing Letras Latinas’ yearlong 20th anniversary series, in October 2024 Notre Dame welcomed visiting poets Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González. Latino Poetry: The...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Nov. 27, 2024
Leadership

A Legacy of Giving Back

Philanthropist and environmentalist David Rockefeller Jr. spoke with Jack Brennan, retired CEO and chair of Vanguard and a member of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees, on his...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 25, 2024
Religion and Philosophy

Everyday Holiness: Prof. Margaret Pfeil ’87

Listen to Prof. Margaret Pfeil ’87 discuss her long-time commitments of living at the local Catholic Worker community, advocating for peace, and seeking justice for all of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 05, 2025
Science and Technology

AI at the Molecular Level

Explore the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific discovery, with a focus on early-stage molecular design and synthesis. Uncover an overview of recent...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Jun. 03, 2025
Art and History

Art, Science, Passion, and Cake

Sinai Vespie’s desserts aren’t just delicious—they’re works of art. As the executive pastry chef at Notre Dame, she’s passionate about transforming simple ingredients...

12:00 PM ET Sat., Jan. 10, 2026
Religion and Philosophy

Everyday Holiness: Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, ’92, ’03 M.Div.

Listen to Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, as he shares the moments that eventually led him to a vocation in religious life and priesthood, along with a specific ministry of forming aspiring...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 31, 2025
Art and History

Meeting the Mongols

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Nicholas Morton, Associate Professor of History at Nottingham Trent University about his recent book, The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in...

Business

Game Changers: From Zoomers to Boomers—The Generations at Work

With multiple generations working side-by-side in today’s organizations, building collaborative, meaningful relationships with colleagues of all ages is as important—and...

07:00 PM ET Wed., Nov. 13, 2024
Leadership

Advancing Peace in a Fractured World

Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Joe Donnelly, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican and Former U.S. Senator, speak on...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Nov. 12, 2024