Natalia Fleischmann

Office Hours (Unplugged)

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Think of this as your professor’s office hours — but way more fun. Office Hours (Unplugged) invites Vanderbilt University's faculty to talk about their research, their history, and even what they like to do in their free time. It’s a relaxed space where learning meets curiosity.

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Natalia Fleischmann

Episodes

Language, Translation, and Living Between Cultures: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wenz 13.01.2026 27:42

Today, I am joined by Dr. Steven Wenz, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Wenz talks about his path into language and literature, his years living in Buenos Aires, and how that experience shaped both his academic work and his personal connection to Spanish. We dive into the challenges of translation (especially humor and tone), what modern translations of Don Quijot...

Power, Politics, and the Future of War: A Conversation with Dr. Juan Andrés Gannon 12.11.2025 21:18

Today I’m joined by Dr. Juan Andrés Gannon, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University, whose research examines the political origins of military power, how states build and use technology, and what that reveals about global security and cooperation. A former fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Gannon shares insights on the evolvin...

Bridging Sociology, Education, and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Whitney Frierson 28.10.2025 36:03

Today I’m joined by Dr. Whitney Frierson, a lecturer in Sociology whose work explores race, gender, education, and mental health. She is published in journals like Sociological Focus and Society and Mental Health, and her research sheds light on how discrimination impacts the well-being of Black students in higher education.