The ThinkND Podcast

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Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Episode Topic: Chornobyl Madonna Craving fresh insight into monumental historical turning points? Step into a captivating journey through the Chornobyl fallout, where you witness how Ukrainian poets, filmmakers, and leaders transformed tragedy through powerful sacred art. You will enrich your understanding of human resilience, absorb moving cultural perspectives, and revitalize your passion for gl...

Episode Topic: A Conversation with Juan J. Morales Immerse yourself in a deeply moving oral history interview with poet Juan J. Morales, hosted by Notre Dame graduate Misael Osorio-Conde ’21 MFA. Together, they explore heritage, memory, and artistic craft as lived experiences across borders transformed into poignant verse. Featured Speakers:  Misael Osorio-Conde '21 MFA, poet Juan J. Morales,...

Episode Topic: Securing Democracy in Eastern Europe Ambassadors to the European Union, Romania, and Moldova join Keough School of Global Affairs Dean Mary Gallagher in a discussion co-sponsored by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies on security, democracy, and Russian election interference in Eastern Europe. Featured Speakers:  Mary Gallagher, University of Notre Dame Clemens Sedmak, Univer...

Episode Topic: American Democracy and the 2026 Midterms  Join us for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, featuring  Chris Matthews, former host of MSNBC’s Harball; Francis Rooney, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and Fomer U.S. Representative; Frances Lee, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University; and moderated by Matthew...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register f...

Episode Topic: The Politics of the Rural-Urban Divide Listen in to a dialogue between Jane Kleeb (Democratic Party Chair of Nebraska) and Mayor Mattie Parker (R- Fort Worth) focused on the unique opportunity that urban Republicans and rural Democrats have to reduce polarization in their communities. Featured Speakers: Christina Wolbrecht, University of Notre Dame Jane Kleeb, Nebraska Democratic Pa...

Episode Topic: The Honesty Crisis Listen in for a conversation with Wake Forest philosophy professor and author Christian Miller as he shares his inspiration to study honesty, the state of truth in modern culture, and the vital message behind his book, The Honesty Crisis —a compelling guide to preserving our most treasured virtue in an increasingly dishonest world. Featured Speaker:  Christian Mil...

Episode Topic: Making Films with a Catholic Imagination Witness the profound synergy between faith and artistry in this vibrant panel. Grasp how elite creators translate spiritual mysteries into visual narratives. Synthesize professional craft with theological depth. Gain fresh insights into the filmmaker’s vocation while viewing exclusive clips. Transform your entire understanding of beauty throu...

Episode Topic: Success Stories Step into dynamic discussions with Notre Dame’s Hispanic alumni navigating complex professional transitions during Hispanic Heritage Month. Gain career clarity, cultivate lifelong mentorship, and immerse yourself in authentic conversations about balancing cultural heritage with executive ambition. Harness this global network to elevate your trajectory and guide your...

Episode Topic: Eclipses 101   Forget memorized facts. Notre Dame astronomer Keith Davis breaks down celestial mechanics and solar eclipse safety into intuitive mental models. Discover why witnessing totality in person is a visceral, unmissable encounter with the cosmos. Hit play to prepare for the universe’s ultimate show. Featured Speakers: Keith Davis, University of Notre Dame Read this episode&...

Episode Topic: The Legacy of Colin Rowe   Envision a reality where streets foster genuine human connection. Navigate this profound dialogue to transform your perception of the built environment. You will decipher the spatial nature of urban fabrics while tracing Colin Rowe’s revolutionary impact. Re-examine the city’s logic through scholarly lenses, satisfying your deep longing for communal identi...

Episode Topic: Development Economics Notre Dame development economist Professor Rebecca Thornton opens a window into global-poverty solutions through the lens of rigorous field experiments in Nepal. Featured Speakers: Rebecca Thornton, University of Notre Dame Kiki Shim '26, University of Notre Dame Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learnin...

Episode Topic: The Gifts of Movement Experience the visceral weight of displacement through these preeminent North African voices. You navigate complex intersections of identity and artistic liberation within this profound dialogue. Witness how movement reshapes the creative spirit to inform the global canon. Featured Speakers:  Alexander Elinson, Hunter College of the City University of New York...

Episode Topic: The Life of Jacques Maritain Dive into the unique life, background, and Catholic conversion of Jacques Maritain, his intellectual connection to his wife and partner Raïssa, and philosophical approach that made him one of the pre-eminent thinkers of the twentieth century. Featured Speakers:  Jason West, Newman Theological College Read this episode's recap over on the University...

Episode Topic: Rock, Resistance, and Resilience Can you hear the rhythm of resistance in a quiet university hall? Listen as Ukraine’s legendary rock icon, Slava Vakarchuk, shares his soul through stories and song. Witness the raw intersection of art and war while he recounts front-line performances. Feel the visceral pulse of a nation fighting for its existence today. Featured Speakers:  Slava Vak...