Health and Society

From timely issues of public health and caregiving, to the fight for social justice, listen to experts from the University weigh in on the historical impacts and present and future consequences of the topics that matter most to us all.

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Raising Resilient Children

Seasons of Change: Support & Care for Yourself & Others

Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary Podcast

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Preserving Legacy

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

100-Mile Summit Kickoff Lecture: Place-Based Community Regeneration

05:15 PM ET Wed., Jan. 28, 2026

The Cost of Ambition

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jan. 26, 2026

The Demands of Belonging

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

Moustafa Bayoumi in conversation with Ebrahim Moosa

Moustafa Bayoumi in conversation with Ebrahim Moosa

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR

Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

Finding Your Vocation with Karen Swallow Prior

12:00 PM ET Mon., Dec. 01, 2025

Ideas, Startups, and Healthcare Tech

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 30, 2026

Bringing the Term Paper into the Classroom

Bringing the Term Paper into the Classroom

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

Is Empathy a Threat? with Jennifer Szalai, New York Times Book Critic

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 03, 2025

The Algorithmic Lens: AI in the Film, Television, and Theater Industry

The Algorithmic Lens: AI in the Film, Television, and Theater Industry

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 05, 2025

Finding Virtue in the Generative Revolution

Finding Virtue in the Generative Revolution

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 26, 2025

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Preserving Legacy

Explore caregiving as a sacred act of stewardship, and reflect on how storytelling, memory, culture, and creative...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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Notre Dame’s Global Leadership

Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, recognized something distinctive about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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Revitalizing Inner Cities

Ray Gindroz, co-founder and principal emeritus of Urban Design Associates, will explore innovative approaches to...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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Crossing Religious Borders

Listen in with Spencer Hunt ’19 M.A., ’24 Ph.D., graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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Encountering the World

The Pod Quad goes global! Notre Dame’s chief international officer, vice president Michael Pippenger, gives a fresh...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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Making the Case for Interfaith Dialogue

How can we bring about peace through dialogue and bridge-building? As part of an undergraduate course taught by Notre...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 06, 2026

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“William F. Buckley Jr.: The Conscience of a Catholic Conservative”

In this public lecture, Sam Tanenhaus will explore the ways that Catholicism and Catholic interlocutors shaped and...

05:00 PM ET Tue., Feb. 10, 2026

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Art, Religion, and Art Religion in Liszt’s Piano Music

Discover the profound intersection of faith and music in the life of Franz Liszt. A recent event featuring musicologist...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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Bible Criticism

This month, Minding Scripture, which brings together the life the mind and the life of faith, asks guest speaker Nathan...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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Medicine: A Vocation of Head and Heart with David Sandberg, M.D.

Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon is a medical memoir that explores the thoughts...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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The Demands of Belonging

Aatish Taseer and Karan Mahajan explore the complex terrain of exile, identity, and the search for home. This essential...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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Every Person in Every Mile

How can data and AI bridge healthcare gaps in rural America? Tune in to this dynamic discussion with top experts from...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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The Human Network Behind the Data: Monitoring Peace in Colombia

Peace implementation is a long, nonlinear journey that requires more than just technical oversight—it requires a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

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A Walk Through South Bend

How can urban landscapes improve air and water quality, cool neighborhoods on a hot day, and support biodiversity?...

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

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The Intersection of Faith, Music, and Neuroscience

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

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Making the Space to Reimagine Teaching

When you become a teacher, you commit to a life of learning—not just for your students, but for yourself. You can...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79

Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

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Making Waves in the Medieval Mediterranean Sea

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Thomas Burman, former director of Medieval Institute at the University of Notre...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

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What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

Historian Olesya Khromeychuk challenges us to view democracy not as a static inheritance, but as a grueling “learning...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

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Sickness and Healing

In light of the global Coronavirus pandemic, this month’s episode of Minding Scripture reflects on sickness, healing,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026

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Be Someone’s Miracle Today

What does it take to lead one of the top law schools in the nation? Learn that and so much more from G. Marcus Cole,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026

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Tony and Phyllis Lauinger

Meet the 2025 recipients of the Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal, Anthony J. and Phyllis W. Lauinger of Tulsa,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026

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Peace Policy Spotlight: Nuclear War and Climate Change

This episode of Peace Policy, focuses on the co-mingling of two existential crises of our time: the threat of nuclear...

02:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 06, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77

Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 13, 2026

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Eclipses in Outer Space

Lauren Weiss Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and astronomy, will explore how astrophysicists use eclipses of...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Mar. 20, 2026

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Infinite Persons and Mass Politics: The Case of the Chilean Falange Nacional

Can theology defend democracy? In the twentieth century, prominent political theorists who aimed to protect democratic...

12:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 24, 2026

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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Music

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 27, 2026

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Can Financial Markets Shape Citizens’ Votes? Evidence from the 2022 Brazilian Election

It is well documented that elected politicians care about financial market reactions to political and economic events,...

12:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 31, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026

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Teaching Students When (Not) to Use AI

When satellite maps became available on our phones, some wondered what we would lose by becoming less oriented to the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026

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Leaving the Beaten Path

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Andrea Robiglio, professor of History of Philosophy at KU Leuven, about the wide...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 03, 2026

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A Conversation with Cardinal John Onaiyekan on the Catholic Church as Peacebuilder in Africa

In this episode, Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, professor of theology and peace studies at the Kroc Institute, hosts a...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026

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Qur’an Criticism

What importance do developments in critical scholarship on the Qur’an have for the life of faith? How have Muslims...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026

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When Numbers Lie: Algorithms and AI

Data is the new gold, mined and used (for better or worse) every single day. Algorithms and artificial intelligence...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 2026

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Conducting with Conviction

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 24, 2026

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Bringing the Term Paper into the Classroom

With the advent of AI, many are questioning the traditional model of having students do much of the heavy lifting of a...

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

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.

Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...

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

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Going on a Medieval Vision Quest

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Center for Middle...

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

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Racism Roadtrip

This episode features three Keough School of Global Affairs students who took part in the course “Racial Justice In...

12:00 AM ET Fri., May. 08, 2026

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The Jewishness of the New Testament

This episode we welcome a distinguished New Testament scholar, Amy Jill Levine, who is the world expert on the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 08, 2026

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The Secret Social Life of Bacteria

Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health,...

12:00 AM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Exploring Global Catholicism

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

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

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Building Rapport in Online Courses

With Notre Dame’s Summer Online courses set to get underway in June, we turn our attention to teaching...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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Filming the Birth of the Spanish Language

Listen in to part two of conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Center...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz

Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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SheLeads4Peace Summer School

Every year, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosts the SheLeads4Peace Summer School, a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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Religious Pluralism

Under the conditions of globalization, more religious people than ever find themselves in close contact with members of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami

Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Jun. 19, 2026

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Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR

Among the most fundamental promises education makes is this: What you learn here, on campus, will help you when...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

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Discussing Donkeys in Lion-suits

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Emily Mahan, who recently received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute, about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70

Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 26, 2026

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Touring Through Centuries of Philosophy

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy in Late Antiquity and in the Islamic World at the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 28, 2026

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