Podcast Episodes

  1. A close-up of a decorative arch above a window on a brick building with the number '1879' in the center.

    Lessons from the past, hope for the future

    As the University prepares to confer degrees on the Class of 2020, we speak with the class valedictorian, Brady Stiller, about this unique moment in Notre Dame history. …

  2. A vibrant, painted image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is mounted in a hollow of a tree beside a walking path.

    Connection in the time of pandemic

    In this episode, we examine two connections shown in dramatic ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the connection between humankind and the planet: We speak with a climate scientist on how the economic shutdown is impacting the planet, and how coronavirus could be a template for the fight against…

  4. Three photographs are taped to a wall, showing two different Barbie for President dolls and a framed print that reads 'No man is good enough to govern any woman without her consent.'

    Women’s Suffrage and Political Barbies

    In the first episode we drop in on political science professor Christina Wolbrecht. She’s co-authored a book titled, “A Century of Votes for Women,” which looks at how women have used their right to vote in the hundred years since the 19th Amendment was passed. Read …

  5. A stone clock tower is partially visible through a line of tall evergreen trees with a sunset in the background.

    Oasis

    In the final episode, we explore Tantur using two interpretations of a commonly used metaphor for the place: an oasis. Many people describe the Tantur grounds in terms of its tranquility, beauty and peace. That is certainly true. But the literal definition of an oasis is “a fertile spot.” We’ll explain…

  6. A group of people, including a woman in a sun hat and a blue dress, listen to a tour guide in front of a wall covered in graffiti.

    The Fifth Gospel

    St. Jerome, who famously translated the Bible into Latin working from the same cave system in which Jesus was born, said: “Five gospels record the life of Jesus. Four you will find in books and the one you will find in the land they call Holy. Read the fifth gospel and the world of the four will open…

  7. Two archaeologists carefully dig in a rocky, dirt ground using a brush, a small pickax, and a trowel.

    Unearthing the Past

    In Episode Two, we explore what may be under the surface of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur. Abraham (Avi) Winitzer, Notre Dame professor of theology, leads a group of students in the first-ever…

  8. A stone tower with a small cross on top stands among a cluster of trees against a clear blue sky.

    Origin Story

    Episode One traces the origins of Notre Dame’s presence in Jerusalem, back to the events of the late 1950s in the Catholic Church. The Second Vatican Council inspired a warming of relations between various Christian traditions, a movement memorialized by Pope Paul VI, who famously embraced Orthodox…

  9. Several black plastic containers hold pre-packaged meals consisting of salmon, green beans, and mashed potatoes.

    Food and Thought

    A look at ideas that are addressing major food-related problems: A potential breakthrough on peanut allergies. Learn more about how Basar Bilgicer, associate professor of engineering, is fighting to cure food allergies.…

  10. A close-up of a bronze fountain with water spouting from a central spout, and people are out of focus in the background.

    Of Analytics and Art

    In this episode, we meet a business student who is helping the NBA understand a new rule change. And, one of the most iconic landmarks on campus gets an upgrade. Editor's note: The original Grotto fountain was crafted in 1943 by William Schickel, as part of his thesis project.…