
A podcast from Wisconsin Humanities, because being human is a shared experience, and we are here to explore it together. Join us for relevant and personal conversations with people who are using their passions, skills, and cultural traditions to create healthy civic spaces for all of us.
Season four is hosted by Jen Rubin and Jessica Becker, with audio production by Chrissy Widmayer.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Katie Waddell believes that the work we call the humanities is like a bunch of love letters being written to other humans. She is the director of C21, the Center for 21st Century Studies, one of the first humanities research centers in the United Sta... more
Jim Winship is an oldster with a mic and a camera. His latest project combines his background as a social worker, retired professor, storyteller, and filmmaker to create his second film, Growing Older in Rural Wisconsin. In this episode, co-hosts Jes... more
What is it about reading and talking about a text like Plato's Allegory of the Cave that changes a person? “There's something magical about the humanities that allows adults, especially, to stop, reflect, think, and connect,” says Kevin Mullen, Assis... more
“History is an argument we have about the past and what it means for us in the present,” says Sergio González. He is an assistant professor of Latinx Studies at Marquette University and was the founding editor of Wisconsin101, a collaborative history... more
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A thoughtful series centered on public humanities, civic life, and place-based storytelling. Conversations frequently explore how storytelling, education, and community organizing can fortify healthier civic spaces, with guests ranging from educators and researchers to Indigenous language advocates and local organizers. Noteworthy is the emphasis on accessible public-facing humanities work that connects local Wisconsin communities with broader social insights, often through personal narratives, community histories, and practical initiatives. The show stands out for linking scholarly or institutional work to everyday action—whether through language preservation, foodways, or community gatherings—making it especially appealing to listeners wh... more
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