The Idea of A University: Vassar

Extras

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  Teacher, teacher...

  Randi Weingarten discusses the difficulties faced by teachers and schools.

  28:19
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  Excellent Sheep...or Snakes?

  William Deresiewicz elaborates on his critique of the Ivy League and higher education.

  26:36
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  Death Is Different, Part 1

  Guest: Turow, Scott

  28:07
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  Death Is Different, Part 2

  Guest: Turow, Scott

  28:21
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  Laboratory of Art

  Massey explores art and science as an interdisciplinary laboratory for human advancement.

  25:18
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  The Doctor's Orders

  Bill Frist discusses how American health care policy can fuel innovation.

  28:28
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  A Writer's Workshop

  Lan Samantha Chang considers the contemporary teaching of prose and poetry.

  27:05
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  Vast Common Good

  Newton Minow recounts the history of public television's origins.

  27:54
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  A People's Platform

  Taylor argues that media hierarchies are hijacking the populist promise of the Internet.

  27:13
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  Our Political Future

  Bill Bradley discusses his prescient past and future advocacy.

  28:21