5. The Conservative Case for Carbon Pricing

5. The Conservative Case for Carbon Pricing

In today’s episode, Casey, Maria, and Naomi talk to conservative climate activists about why they support carbon pricing policy. We’ll hear from former Congressman Bob Inglis (RepublicEN.org), Kiera O’Brien (Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends), former Congressman Carlos Curbelo, and Jerry Taylor (Niskanen Center). Read more at pricingnature.substack.com

Careers in Education

Careers in Education

In this episode we discuss the varied options for those interested in careers in education. We discuss the current challenges faced by educators in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ways in which a variety of skills are on display by these professionals, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Ep. 82 – How Photography Became Contemporary Art

Ep. 82 – How Photography Became Contemporary Art

As Michael S. Roth wrote in his review in The Washington Post, “The maturation of Grundberg as a renowned critic coincides with the maturation of photography as an art form and its conquest of the art market. With this fine book, he has given us a personal yet balanced account

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An Exchange of Wisdom with Omavi Minder

An Exchange of Wisdom with Omavi Minder

This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming on to the show Omavi Minder, more widely known as “Mavi” — the 22 year old rap artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. Mavi, a Neuroscience major at Howard University, joins Dr. Easley in a deep discussion on what growing up in the United States south as a black youth has meant to him, and touches on issue of environmental justice and health. Mavi has collaborated with artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Navy Blue, Pink Siifu, and others who inhabit the lyrically fluid and content dense depths of the rap-scene. You can access Mavi’s music on all streaming platforms, including his latest project “End of the Earth.”

HomeSTAY: Questions for Angela Choi — How To Be a Successful Yalie

HomeSTAY: Questions for Angela Choi — How To Be a Successful Yalie

In the second episode of HomeSTAY, Hosts Wen Long and Julia speak to an alumna regarding her experience with success before, during, and beyond her days at Yale. Angela Choi is an International Life Purpose and Career Coach whose personal story of career changes in pursuit of happiness is sure to inspire and encourage the Yalies of today.

Unpacking the Many Benefits of Yale Summer Session

Unpacking the Many Benefits of Yale Summer Session

The group speaks with Eli Westerman, Communications Manager at Yale Summer Session (YSS). As a past participant of YSS and current administrator of the program, Eli offers a unique perspective on this robust summer program. Eli touches on the academic, cultural, and professional benefits of the program, while reflecting on the short and long-term benefits he encountered through his own experience.

The Science of Trauma & Resilience with Bianca Jones Marlin and Kerry Ressler

The Science of Trauma & Resilience with Bianca Jones Marlin and Kerry Ressler

The ongoing stress and trauma of the last year deeply affects us as individuals and as a society, impacting our daily lives. For many, these challenges extend far beyond the last year. Two pioneering scientists, Dr. Bianca Jones Marlin and Dr. Kerry Ressler, join for a timely discussion of life experiences and stresses that are passed to future generations through our biology. Along the way, we’ll hear surprising parallels in our guests’ life journeys, talk about resilience, and consider ways we can thrive amidst our ongoing challenges.

Merging the Personal with the Professional: A Conversation with Mark Bradford

Merging the Personal with the Professional: A Conversation with Mark Bradford

On this episode of the Heartwood Podcast, Dr. Easley sits down with Professor Mark Bradford, a fellow scholar at the Yale School of the Environment. Mark discusses how he, as a white male from Britain specializing in soil and ecosystem sciences, is able to bring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion into the classroom. Join us as Mark dives deep into his career trajectory and teaching philosophy which merges his lived experiences with his academic profession.