Pomona College Sagecast

Dec 06 2023 85 ep. 50 mins 10
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Welcome to Sagecast, the podcast of Pomona College. Recorded in the studios of KSPC, Pomona’s FM radio station, this podcast offers our extended community a chance to listen in on vibrant intellectual conversations with Pomona College faculty, alumni and students—whether on the train, in the car, at the gym or at home. You can find a full list of our podcasts as well as their transcripts at pomonacollege.edu/sagecast

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A Brief History of Antisemitism with Prof. Oona Eisenstadt

Dec 06 2023 28 mins  
Oona Eisenstadt is a professor of Religious Studies specializing in Judaism at Pomona College. She discusses on Sagecast her research on the history of antisemitism and how it manifests in present day society. This episode was recorded in September 2023. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis Khachatoorian Audio Engineer: Erica Tyron Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/

Equitable AI Development in the Global South with Chinasa Okolo ’18

Nov 22 2023 30 mins  
Chinasa Okolo ’18 is a fellow at the Brookings Institution in the Center for Technology Innovation. She discusses on Sagecast her work towards creating a more equitable global landscape of artificial intelligence development, and AI governance issues arising in the wake of rapid technological advancement. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis Khachatoorian Audio Engineer: Erica T

Healthcare Leadership in the Time of COVID-19 and Fentanyl with Dr. Michael Sequeira '73

Nov 08 2023 32 mins  
Dr. Michael Sequeira ’73 is the public health officer for San Bernardino County. He discusses on Sagecast his trailblazing career in emergency medicine, decision-making as a health leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and the deadly impacts of the growing fentanyl crisis. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis Khachatoorian Audio Engineer: Erica Tyron Transcript: https://www.pomona

Atrocity Prevention and the War in Ukraine with Prof. Mietek Boduszynski

Nov 01 2023 31 mins  
Mietek Boduszynski is an Associate Professor of Politics at Pomona College. He discusses on Sagecast what he learned during his past year working at the Pentagon as a US policy advisor on the war in Ukraine. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis Khachatoorian Audio Engineer: Erica Tyron Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-1125-23-MietekBoduszynski.txt Vi

Reporting on Race for NPR with Leah Donnella '13

Oct 11 2023 33 mins  
Leah Donnella ’13 is an editor for NPR’s Code Switch, a podcast focusing on difficult conversations about race. She discusses on Sagecast how her reporting around the country has shaped her perception of the role of journalists and how her Africana studies degree at Pomona College helped pave the way for her career in radio journalism. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis Khac

From “Zoot Suit” to “Encanto” with Prof. Rose Portillo

Dec 28 2022 53 mins  
Rose  Portillo ’75 has built a career in theater, film and television for  more than four decades. Her creativity has flourished as an actor,  writer, director, educator at Pomona College and visual artist. She  shares with the Sagecast audience how she has embraced her Latin  identity along the way. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty Vest Produced by:

The Lowdown on Cryptocurrency with Prof. Pierangelo De Pace

Dec 14 2022 30 mins  
Cryptocurrency keeps garnering headlines for all the wrong reasons. What exactly is crypto—how is it "mined" and what determines its value? Is crypto collapsing? Pierangelo De Pace, chair of the Department of Economics at Pomona, shares his research. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty Vest Produced by: Kris Vargas Transcript:https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-1

Philosophy of Selfhood with Prof. Ellie Anderson

Nov 30 2022 35 mins  
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Ellie Anderson discusses her research on the philosophy of selfhood, love and sexual ethics. She also explains her approach to “public philosophy” in social media channels such as TikTok, YouTube and her co-hosted podcast “Overthink.” Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty Vest Produced by: Kris Vargas Editorial Assistant: Lorraine Harry '97

The European Enlightenment and French Revolution with Prof. Gary Kates

Nov 16 2022 39 mins  
In this episode of Sagecast, historian and long-time Pomona professor Gary Kates shares what sparked his interest in the European Enlightenment. As a scholar of the French Revolution, he also tells us what conditions are most likely to result in such historic upheavals. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty Vest Produced by: Kris Vargas Editorial Assistant: Lorraine Harry '97 Transc

Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art History with Professor Rosalia Romero

Nov 02 2022 38 mins  
In this episode of Sagecast, art historian and assistant professor  Rosalia Romero shares with us her passion for Latin American art and the  art of the borderlands. Romero also talks about the role of murals in  contemporary art and about her work as a curator for the upcoming  Mexicali Biennial. Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty Vest Produced by: Kris Varga