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Nicholas Lemann on Being Jewish in the Shadow of the American South

In recognition of Jewish Heritage Month, this episode features a conversation with Nicholas Lemann, whose work and life story open up questions about American and Jewish identity. Nicholas discusses his assimilated Louisianan/ German-Jewish upbringing and his lifelong quest for connection with Jud…

The American Jewish Past and What Comes Next — with Nicholas Lemann

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, what foundational elements of the American Jewish story do we need to reframe? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States with journalist and author Nicholas Lemann. Toget…

670. Exploring Jewish Assimilation, Legacy, and Identity with Nicholas Lemann

Nicholas Lemann is the Pulitzer-Moore Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and a staff writer for The New Yorker. He is the author of several books, including Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing, Transaction Man: The Rise of the Deal and the Decline of…

Episode 31: Nicholas Lemann

Mark sits down with New Yorker staff writer Nicholas Lemann to talk about nearly-lost religious histories, the hive-minds of higher education, and the state of American media

Bruce Feiler on Making Meaning, One Ritual at a Time

Bruce Feiler speaks to us about the relationship between storytelling and ritual — and why both are essential tools for navigating change, creating meaning and building connection. We also discuss the moments when life takes a difficult turn (“lifequakes” as Bruce calls them), his journey walking t…

The Bs Radio Talk Show [MBLI SPECIAL EDITION]

Kwami broadcasts live from the Mississippi Policy Conference at the Gold Strike Casino Resort Hotel in Tunica where he was inducted into 2026-27 Mississippi Black Leadership Institute's Mid-South cohort.  He discusses his experience at the conference, and at the MBLI, and why it is important to Ark…

Higher Admissions: The Rise and Fall of Standardized Testing Audiobook by Nicholas Lemann

https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Higher Admissions: The Rise and Fall of Standardized TestingGenres: Non-Fiction, EducationAuthor: Nicholas LemannNarrator: Terrence KiddRelease date: 09-17-2024Length: 4:19:07Language: EnglishPublisher: Tantor Med…

The SAT's 100-year grip on higher ed

For generations, the SAT has loomed large in the lives of teenagers. The quest for a perfect or near-perfect score has filled many test takers with dread. In this episode, a listener's question makes us wonder... who decided the SAT was the best and brightest way to filter students? And how did it …

Jewish Advice for the Election on the Anniversary of October 7th

As we mourn the lives lost on and after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023, Rabbi Shira and Hanna discuss a problem common for many American Jews this election season: Should you support a candidate who aligns with your values on most everything…except Israel? They’re joined by Nichola…

Will Donald Trump’s Corruption Matter in November?

The Washington Roundtable weighs in on how Donald Trump’s rampant corruption will play out at the polls. Although conventional wisdom in Washington suggests that graft doesn’t move voters, Democrats have nonetheless spent more than three hundred million dollars on ads that portray the President’s s…