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Religion and Philosophy

Digging for Truth Beneath Faiths

Avraham Burg sits down with Dr. Katja Soennecken, who has been part of numerous excavations across the Holy Land. Together, they explore the question of “what is biblical...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 01, 2026
Global Affairs

The Nuclear Threshold

This conversation with Kelsey Davenport ’11 M.A., Director of Nonproliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association, was recorded as a “massive armada” gathered in the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026
Science and Technology

The Computer Science Domain in the AI Revolution

Witness the fundamental evolution of computer science through the eyes of Computer Science and Engineering assistant teaching professor William Theisen ’18, ’22 M.S., ’24...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026
Art and History

A Conversation with Cynthia Cruz

Born to a father whose education was severed at grammar school for field labor, Cynthia Cruz transformed feelings of shame into a determination that earned her a Ph.D. in...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 27, 2026
Health and Society

Habit, Ritual, and Well-being with Michael Norton

Michael Norton is a behavioral scientist, professor and author of The Ritual Effect: Unlocking the Extraordinary Power of the Ordinary. Listen in for a conversation about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026
Art and History

The History of Asian Allure

Discover the origins, evolution, and impact of Asian Allure, the annual, student-led performance that has become a cornerstone of the Asian and Pacific Islander community at Notre...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
Art and History

Pensionados at Notre Dame: Rediscovering the University’s First Asian Students

Discover Notre Dame’s first Asian pioneers through a 120-year retrospective of the 1903 Pensionado Program. Uncover how early Filipino students forged a path of global...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026
Religion and Philosophy

When Does Life Begin?

When does a human person begin? Explore the profound intersection of philosophy and biology with Professor Jason T. Eberl. In this compelling lecture, Eberl critiques modern...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026
Leadership

Answering Notre Dame’s Call

Lily Joy Santos ’28 and Giovanni Nasello ’27 are much more than just voices in your voicemail. As student callers at ND Listens, they embody the spirit of gratitude,...

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

Nostra Aetate and Rome’s Jewish Community

Listen in as Avraham Burg sits down with Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni – the chief rabbi of Rome – to explore the ancient, continuous presence of the Jewish community in Rome, the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026
Health and Society

Preserving Legacy

Explore caregiving as a sacred act of stewardship, and reflect on how storytelling, memory, culture, and creative expression preserve dignity for elders and caregivers alike. Hear...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026
Health and Society

Champions of Hope

As part of the University’s 11th annual Walk the Walk Week celebration and the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum on “Cultivating Hope,” two extraordinary leaders joined Rev....

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026