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Art and History

Crossing Religious Borders

Listen in with Spencer Hunt ’19 M.A., ’24 Ph.D., graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about medieval Christian and Muslim conversion, the trials...

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

hodgePOD 22: Year-End Compilation

Our year-end compilation of a few fun and memorable moments from this year’s conversations, as we talked all things modern education with some of the best minds—and...

Science and Technology

Terroir: Wine Quality & Context

We all know where we come from can be an important part of who we are. The same is true for wine! The idea that all the factors that go into producing grapes and transforming them...

Art and History

Learning About Medieval Women

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Megan J. Hall ’16, associate director of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about women’s literacy and learning in medieval England, the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 02, 2026
Leadership

Thinking About Your Legacy

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Health and Society

Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming agents of change by building empathy and designing pathways...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 28, 2025
Religion and Philosophy

Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how she finds joy in all things. FaithND Everyday Holiness ·...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 03, 2025

Ardent Spirits: The Essential Science

Have you ever wondered about all the science, engineering, technology, business and craftsmanship that goes into each sip of your favorite spirit? Ken Kuno, professor in the...

Leadership

The Search for an Inspiring Life—How to Measure What Matters Most

College students are typically of an age in which they actively recalibrate their compass, whether morally, vocationally, or otherwise. They shift from relying on external...

Leadership

The Value of Kinship in Leadership

What does kinship mean? Does kinship have a place in the fast-paced world of industry? What can we learn about kinship from the leader of one of the largest companies in the...

Religion and Philosophy

Everyday Holiness: John Cavadini

Dr. John Cavadini, director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life and professor in the theology department at the University of Notre Dame, shares some of the hidden aspects...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 03, 2024
Science and Technology

Wine 101: Wine Basics

Most people enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, and some discuss the complexities of taste, but we're returning to basics. What is wine? How is it made? Let's start from the...