Ideas on WYBC http://wybc.com/ideas Ideas on WYBC is Yale's premier radio show for intellectuals. Featuring interviews with people of the Yale community, including students, alumni, and faculty, the show aims to engage with the best ideas on campus and lead listeners on fascinating journeys toward knowledge and truth. Sun, 12 May 2013 15:02:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Ideas on WYBC is Yale's premier radio show for intellectuals. Featuring interviews with people of the Yale community, including students, alumni, and faculty, the show aims to engage with the best ideas on campus and lead listeners on fascinating journeys toward knowledge and truth. Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik clean Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik chiefeng@wybc.com chiefeng@wybc.com (Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik) Yale Broadcasting Company, Inc. Yale's premier radio show for intellectuals. intellectual, Yale, WYBC, Ideas, smart, college, university, academic, admissions, radicalism, intelligent, professor Ideas on WYBC http://wybc.com/audio/powerpress/ideas.jpg http://wybc.com/ideas New Haven, CT Weekly Ideas: London with Ifeanyi Awachie ’14 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/04/ideas-london-with-ifeanyi-awachie-14/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/04/ideas-london-with-ifeanyi-awachie-14/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:26:19 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=5833 Ideas spoke with Ifeanyi Awachie ’14, a former Music Director and News Director at WYBC and the future Head Freshman Counselor at Timothy Dwight College. Speaking to us from London, we discussed her decision to study there for a semester, the social and nightlife scene in the city, and whether she has a British accent. You can follow Ifeanyi’s journey on Twitter (@hasaccent) or on her blog at hasaccent.tumblr.com.

Length: 29 minutes

 

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/04/ideas-london-with-ifeanyi-awachie-14/feed/ 0 Ideas spoke with Ifeanyi Awachie '14, a former Music Director and News Director at WYBC and the future Head Freshman Counselor at Timothy Dwight College. Speaking to us from London, we discussed her decision to study there for a semester, Ideas spoke with Ifeanyi Awachie '14, a former Music Director and News Director at WYBC and the future Head Freshman Counselor at Timothy Dwight College. Speaking to us from London, we discussed her decision to study there for a semester, the social and nightlife scene in the city, and whether she has a British accent. You can follow Ifeanyi's journey on Twitter (@hasaccent) or on her blog at hasaccent.tumblr.com. Length: 29 minutes   Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 29:00 Ideas Podcast 3-10-13: Population Growth with Yale Professor Robert Wyman http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-podcast-3-10-13-population-growth-with-yale-professor-robert-wyman/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-podcast-3-10-13-population-growth-with-yale-professor-robert-wyman/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:30:35 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=5091 On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Yale Biology Professor Robert Wyman, who teaches a course called “Global Problems of Population Growth.” We discussed the leading issues surrounding population growth, including sustainability, fertility, and how this growth varies in different regions around the world.

Length: 32 minutes 46 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-podcast-3-10-13-population-growth-with-yale-professor-robert-wyman/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Yale Biology Professor Robert Wyman, who teaches a course called "Global Problems of Population Growth." We discussed the leading issues surrounding population growth, including sustainability, fertility, On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Yale Biology Professor Robert Wyman, who teaches a course called "Global Problems of Population Growth." We discussed the leading issues surrounding population growth, including sustainability, fertility, and how this growth varies in different regions around the world. Length: 32 minutes 46 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 32:46 Ideas 3-3-13: Syria with Lionel Beehner PhD ’16 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-3-3-13-syria-with-lionel-beehner-phd-16/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-3-3-13-syria-with-lionel-beehner-phd-16/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:30:19 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=4923 On this episode of Ideas, we tackled the ongoing uprising in Syria. We introduced the topic with a discussion of Marie Colvin ’78, a Yalie and war reporter who died in Homs, Syria just over a year ago. Later, we were joined by Lionel Beehner PhD ’16, a fellow with the Truman National Security Project and term member and former senior writer at the Council on Foreign Relations. Beehner’s writing and commentary have appeared on the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, NPR, CNN International, BBC Radio, and Bloomberg TV. We discussed with Beehner his views on American intervention, the performance of Secretary of State John Kerry in this conflict, and what he sees as the end game for Syria.

Length: 29 minutes 7 seconds

 

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/03/ideas-3-3-13-syria-with-lionel-beehner-phd-16/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we tackled the ongoing uprising in Syria. We introduced the topic with a discussion of Marie Colvin '78, a Yalie and war reporter who died in Homs, Syria just over a year ago. Later, we were joined by Lionel Beehner PhD '16, On this episode of Ideas, we tackled the ongoing uprising in Syria. We introduced the topic with a discussion of Marie Colvin '78, a Yalie and war reporter who died in Homs, Syria just over a year ago. Later, we were joined by Lionel Beehner PhD '16, a fellow with the Truman National Security Project and term member and former senior writer at the Council on Foreign Relations. Beehner's writing and commentary have appeared on the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, NPR, CNN International, BBC Radio, and Bloomberg TV. We discussed with Beehner his views on American intervention, the performance of Secretary of State John Kerry in this conflict, and what he sees as the end game for Syria. Length: 29 minutes 7 seconds   Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 29:07 Ideas Podcast: Yale Admissions with Jeff Brenzel ’75 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-24-13-yale-admissions-with-jeff-brenzel-75/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-24-13-yale-admissions-with-jeff-brenzel-75/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:57:57 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=4748 Jeff Brenzel ’75, the Master of Timothy Dwight College and the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Yale, joined Ideas to discuss the latest issues affecting Yale Admissions, including what types of people Yale looks for and how the Admissions office balances different priorities. Additionally, Brenzel offered his analysis of the changes coming to higher education.

Brenzel will be stepping down as Dean of Admissions later this year, though he will remain Master of TD and will be more active in teaching in Directed Studies and in the Great Big Ideas course.

Length: 29 minutes 34 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-24-13-yale-admissions-with-jeff-brenzel-75/feed/ 0 Jeff Brenzel '75, the Master of Timothy Dwight College and the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Yale, joined Ideas to discuss the latest issues affecting Yale Admissions, including what types of people Yale looks for and how the Admissions office ba... Jeff Brenzel '75, the Master of Timothy Dwight College and the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Yale, joined Ideas to discuss the latest issues affecting Yale Admissions, including what types of people Yale looks for and how the Admissions office balances different priorities. Additionally, Brenzel offered his analysis of the changes coming to higher education. Brenzel will be stepping down as Dean of Admissions later this year, though he will remain Master of TD and will be more active in teaching in Directed Studies and in the Great Big Ideas course. Length: 29 minutes 34 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 29:34 Ideas 2-17-13: Iraq with Emily Sosangelis ’13 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-17-13-iraq-with-emily-sosangelis-13/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-17-13-iraq-with-emily-sosangelis-13/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:53:09 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=4471 On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Emily Sosangelis ’13, a Modern Middle Eastern Studies major and an expert on the Middle East, to discuss the politics and the history of Iraq. Delving into the analysis of the American intervention in Iraq over the past decade, we discuss the ongoing sectarian tensions, the increasing ties between Iraq and Iran, and the recent change of heart of the formerly exiled Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.

You can follow Emily on twitter (@ESosangelis), as she posts frequently about Iraqi and Mid-East politics.

Length: 24 minutes 38 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2013/02/ideas-2-17-13-iraq-with-emily-sosangelis-13/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Emily Sosangelis '13, a Modern Middle Eastern Studies major and an expert on the Middle East, to discuss the politics and the history of Iraq. Delving into the analysis of the American intervention in Iraq ove... On this episode of Ideas, we sat down with Emily Sosangelis '13, a Modern Middle Eastern Studies major and an expert on the Middle East, to discuss the politics and the history of Iraq. Delving into the analysis of the American intervention in Iraq over the past decade, we discuss the ongoing sectarian tensions, the increasing ties between Iraq and Iran, and the recent change of heart of the formerly exiled Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. You can follow Emily on twitter (@ESosangelis), as she posts frequently about Iraqi and Mid-East politics. Length: 24 minutes 38 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 24:38 Ideas 12-16-12: Radicalism, Maternalism and Paternalism at Yale with Sam Chauncey ’57 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-16-12-radicalism-maternalism-and-paternalism-at-yale-with-sam-chauncey-57/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-16-12-radicalism-maternalism-and-paternalism-at-yale-with-sam-chauncey-57/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:52:11 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=3579 On this episode of Ideas, we interviewed Sam Chauncey ’57, longtime Yale administrator and former special assistant to Yale President Kingman Brewster. Chauncey helped manage the volatile atmosphere on Yale’s campus during the New Haven Black Panther Trials of the 60s.

Sam discussed why students are not nearly as radical or bold as students from the 60s, and he explained why he thinks the pampering of Yale students could be contributing to this problem.

Length: 34 minutes 38 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-16-12-radicalism-maternalism-and-paternalism-at-yale-with-sam-chauncey-57/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we interviewed Sam Chauncey '57, longtime Yale administrator and former special assistant to Yale President Kingman Brewster. Chauncey helped manage the volatile atmosphere on Yale's campus during the New Haven Black Panther T... On this episode of Ideas, we interviewed Sam Chauncey '57, longtime Yale administrator and former special assistant to Yale President Kingman Brewster. Chauncey helped manage the volatile atmosphere on Yale's campus during the New Haven Black Panther Trials of the 60s. Sam discussed why students are not nearly as radical or bold as students from the 60s, and he explained why he thinks the pampering of Yale students could be contributing to this problem. Length: 34 minutes 38 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 34:38 Ideas 12-9-12: Art with Alex Werrell ’13 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-9-12-art-with-alex-werrell/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-9-12-art-with-alex-werrell/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:45:57 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=3552 On this episode of Ideas, we discussed the new exhibits at the Yale University Art Gallery with Alex Werrell ’13, the Frank Goodyear Student Curator at the Department of Ancient Art at the Gallery. We talk with Alex about the history of the Gallery, ethical dilemmas with art acquired through non-ideal means, and near the end Alex gives his top recommendations for pieces you should see as soon as it opens!

Length: 31 minutes 12 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-9-12-art-with-alex-werrell/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we discussed the new exhibits at the Yale University Art Gallery with Alex Werrell '13, the Frank Goodyear Student Curator at the Department of Ancient Art at the Gallery. We talk with Alex about the history of the Gallery, On this episode of Ideas, we discussed the new exhibits at the Yale University Art Gallery with Alex Werrell '13, the Frank Goodyear Student Curator at the Department of Ancient Art at the Gallery. We talk with Alex about the history of the Gallery, ethical dilemmas with art acquired through non-ideal means, and near the end Alex gives his top recommendations for pieces you should see as soon as it opens! Length: 31 minutes 12 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 31:12 Ideas 12-2-12: Poetry with Amelia Urry ’13 http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-2-12-poetry-with-amelia-urry-13/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-2-12-poetry-with-amelia-urry-13/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:14:18 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=3517 On this episode of Ideas, Michael, David, and I discussed poetry with Amelia Urry ’13, a senior English major in Timothy Dwight College and the Vice President of the Yale Dramat. We discussed why poetry is important and what purpose it serves, and Amelia even read out loud some poems for us!

Length: 29 minutes 47 seconds

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/12/ideas-12-2-12-poetry-with-amelia-urry-13/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, Michael, David, and I discussed poetry with Amelia Urry '13, a senior English major in Timothy Dwight College and the Vice President of the Yale Dramat. We discussed why poetry is important and what purpose it serves, On this episode of Ideas, Michael, David, and I discussed poetry with Amelia Urry '13, a senior English major in Timothy Dwight College and the Vice President of the Yale Dramat. We discussed why poetry is important and what purpose it serves, and Amelia even read out loud some poems for us! Length: 29 minutes 47 seconds Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 29:47 Ideas 11-25-12: Israel and Gaza http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-11-25-12-israel-and-gaza/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-11-25-12-israel-and-gaza/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:32:29 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=3198 Today on Ideas we discussed the conflict in Israel and Gaza with special guest Sam Telzak ’13, an Ethics, Politics, and Economics Major who is very familiar with Israeli politics having studied there previously. The discussion goes from the recent rocket attacks hitting Israel to the US-Israel relationship to Israel’s place in the future Middle East.

Length: 31 minutes

 

 

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-11-25-12-israel-and-gaza/feed/ 0 Today on Ideas we discussed the conflict in Israel and Gaza with special guest Sam Telzak '13, an Ethics, Politics, and Economics Major who is very familiar with Israeli politics having studied there previously. Today on Ideas we discussed the conflict in Israel and Gaza with special guest Sam Telzak '13, an Ethics, Politics, and Economics Major who is very familiar with Israeli politics having studied there previously. The discussion goes from the recent rocket attacks hitting Israel to the US-Israel relationship to Israel's place in the future Middle East. Length: 31 minutes     Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 31:04 Ideas: Dean John Loge of Timothy Dwight College http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-dean-john-loge-of-timothy-dwight-college/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-dean-john-loge-of-timothy-dwight-college/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:48:50 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=2828 On this November 4th episode of Ideas, David, Michael, and Konrad sit down with Dean John Loge of Timothy Dwight College to discuss residential college life at Yale. Dean Loge discusses the central importance of the residential college system at Yale and explains the role of a Dean and why he enjoys it. Famous for his wisdom, Dean Loge reveals at the end of the episode one of his fondest memories from TD. This is a must-listen podcast, for Dean Loge has a way with words.

Length: 31 minutes

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/11/ideas-dean-john-loge-of-timothy-dwight-college/feed/ 0 On this November 4th episode of Ideas, David, Michael, and Konrad sit down with Dean John Loge of Timothy Dwight College to discuss residential college life at Yale. Dean Loge discusses the central importance of the residential college system at Yale a... On this November 4th episode of Ideas, David, Michael, and Konrad sit down with Dean John Loge of Timothy Dwight College to discuss residential college life at Yale. Dean Loge discusses the central importance of the residential college system at Yale and explains the role of a Dean and why he enjoys it. Famous for his wisdom, Dean Loge reveals at the end of the episode one of his fondest memories from TD. This is a must-listen podcast, for Dean Loge has a way with words. Length: 31 minutes Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 30:48 Ideas Podcast: Felix Baumgartner and Space Exploration http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/10/ideas-podcast-felix-baumgartner-and-space-exploration/ http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/10/ideas-podcast-felix-baumgartner-and-space-exploration/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:54:22 +0000 DJ KONRAD http://wybc.com/?p=2659 On this episode of Ideas, we discussed “Fearless Felix” Baumgartner’s historic skydive from outer space and the cases for and against space exploration with James Giammona ’13, intensive physics major and space expert. Ideas is every Sunday at 5pm right here on WYBC.

]]> http://wybc.com/shows-current/ideas/2012/10/ideas-podcast-felix-baumgartner-and-space-exploration/feed/ 0 On this episode of Ideas, we discussed "Fearless Felix" Baumgartner's historic skydive from outer space and the cases for and against space exploration with James Giammona '13, intensive physics major and space expert. On this episode of Ideas, we discussed "Fearless Felix" Baumgartner's historic skydive from outer space and the cases for and against space exploration with James Giammona '13, intensive physics major and space expert. Ideas is every Sunday at 5pm right here on WYBC. Konrad Coutinho, David Kemper, Michael Holkesvik no 34:40