One Day University

May 31 2023 24 ep. 21 mins 636
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One Day University gives you the chance to sit in on fascinating lectures delivered by highly rated professors from the world's top colleges and universities. Look for a new episode every Thursday.

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

May 31 2023 24 mins  
The Broadway musical “Six” sparked interest in the wives of King Henry VIII, but many of us can’t name all six women, let alone know their backstory. In our last episode of the season, Georgetown University History professor Amy Leonard explains why these wives were so historically significant beyond their marriages to Henry VIII. One Day University is a co-production of iHea

What We Know About The Brain

May 24 2023 26 mins  
Do we really only use 10% of our brain? Can we classify ourselves as “left-brained” or “right-brained?” And can we really trust our memories? Notre Dame Psychology professor Jessica Payne breaks down truths vs. myths about the human brain with host Steven Schragis. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast. You

The World's Most Powerful People

May 17 2023 26 mins  
What is power, and what makes someone powerful? University of Pennsylvania Law professor William Burke-White defines power and ranks the people who possess it for his list, “The Most Powerful People in the World.” He shares this year’s rankings with host Steven Schragis. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.

The History of Fast Food

May 10 2023 22 mins  
Fast food has been around in the U.S. since the rise of establishments like White Castle in the 1920s. It has changed not only what and how we eat, but the worldwide supply chain, politics, pop culture and more. Georgetown History professor Marcia Chatelain explores this in her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America” and in her One Day Univ

King Charles' Coronation

May 03 2023 21 mins  
Eight months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III will receive his coronation this weekend. University of Maryland History professor Julie Taddeo is an expert on the British royal family, and she joins host Steven Schragis to explain the significance of this historic event and what to expect. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of

The Presidents’ Book Club

Apr 26 2023 23 mins  
Have you ever wondered what books presidents kept on their bedside table? Did those works impact their presidency? Bard College Literature professor Joseph Luzzi connects American leaders’ love of literature with some of their greatest achievements. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast. You can sign up at the web

Unexplained History

Apr 19 2023 21 mins  
Stanford University History professor Caroline Winterer tells host Steven Schragis what we do and don’t know about famous points in history, including the origins of Stonehenge, the beauty of Cleopatra, and the accents of America’s Founding Fathers. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast. You can sign up at the w

Wealth In America

Apr 12 2023 21 mins  
Billionaire entrepreneurs are as famous as Hollywood celebrities: names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. But it was the families of the Gilded Age that laid the groundwork for wealth in America today. University of Texas History professor Jeremi Suri explains the foundations of American wealth with host Steven Schragis. One Day University is a co-product

The Bond Between Humans and Dogs

Apr 05 2023 21 mins  
Did you know that dogs have an easier time learning their name if it ends in a “y?” That’s just one of the many insights Amherst College psychology professor Catherine Sanderson shares with host Steven Schragis in this episode about the relationship between humans and dogs. There are many health benefits to being a “dog person.” Owning a cat, however, is a slightly differ

Athletes Who Stayed Too Long

Mar 29 2023 25 mins  
It’s a great time to be a sports fan in America: Baseball is back, March Madness is wrapping up, and the NHL and NBA playoffs are just around the corner. The NFL draft is also coming up in April, but the league is without one of its most famous quarterbacks: Tom Brady. He is the latest in a long line of athletes who potentially played one season too many. UNC History Professor Ma