Emory President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Kevin Young, prolific poet and curator, about his multifaceted career and the life-changing power of museums.

In this episode, Emory President  Gregory L. Fenves  talks with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón about the mystery and majesty of poetry, her experiences as poet laureate, and the importance of human artistic expression in the age of AI.

In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Dr. Carol Anderson about history — who writes it, how we understand it, and the ways in which it shapes our society today.

Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with alumnus Rick Rieder 83B about recent economic events such as volatility in the banking sector as well as his views on the importance of financial literacy and education.

Emory alumnus Christopher Mims is a technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal whose column, "Keywords," is an absolute must read. With swift and exacting prose, Christopher unpacks the complexities of the technology sector—explaining everything from Ultra-wideband and EV batteries to NFTs and much more. He's also written a book, Arriving Today: From Factory To Front Door, Why Everything Has Changed About How And What We Buy on one of the biggest issues facing our world today, the global supply chain.  In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Christopher about the supply chain issues that are disrupting the global economy; automation and the complexity of international shipping; the effects of the pandemic on business; and his time as an Emory student studying neuroscience and behavioral biology.  Related Articles "How Our Online Shopping Obsession Choked the Supply Chain" (GQ, 11/11/21) "The global supply chain is amazingly efficient. So why did it break down?" (NPR, 1/5/22) "The Thought Leader Interview: Christopher Mims" (strategy+business, Spring 2022) Related Resources Christopher Mims on LinkedIn Christopher Mims on Twitter HarperCollins: Arriving Today Wall Street Journal: Christopher Mims

Tayari Jones is a best-selling author, whose acclaimed novels explore the human condition with depth and compassion. Her works ask fundamental questions about identity, family, and America, and they have riveted readers around the world. Tayari is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Creative Writing at Emory University, where since 2018, she has taught and mentored undergraduate students of all skill levels. In this episode, Emory University President Greg Fenves talks with Tayari about teaching, and why, of the many options available to her, she finds that working with undergraduate students and unlocking their creativity allows her to have the greatest impact as a professor.  Related Articles "Atlanta native, author Tayari Jones joins faculty of Emory University" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 4/15/2018) 'SisterWriters' Tayari Jones, Pearl Cleage share their literary friendship in Emory talk (Emory News, 10/2/2018) "Emory professor, novelist Tayari Jones wins NAACP Image Award" (Emory News, 4/1/2019) "Tayari Jones' 'Exquisitely Intimate' Novel Wins Women's Prize For Fiction" (NPR, 6/5/2019) Related Resources Creative Writing Program at Emory University Georgia Writers Hall of Fame: Tayari Jones Tayari Jones Official Web Site TIME: Article by Tayari Jones Women's Prize for Fiction 2019: An American Marriage (Tayari Jones)

Laurel Bristow is an infectious disease researcher at Emory University, and since the pandemic started, she's become a social media phenomenon. She's been posting videos on Instagram and answering questions about COVID-19 and the connections she's built with her audience are truly one of a kind. At last check, she's amassed close to 450,000 followers. In recent years we've unfortunately seen how social media can be used to spread conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation. But what about the truth? In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Laurel about how social media, with all of its eccentricities, can also be a powerful medium for truth telling and myth-busting. Related Articles "An Atlanta Researcher Looks For a COVID-19 Treatment" (MTV Impact, 6/27/20) "Instagram's Favorite Infectious Disease Researcher on Our Nightmare Year" (VICE, 12/23/20) "Teaching People How to Spot Bad Science Is a Public Health Tool" (Mother Jones, 7/20/20) "This Infectious Disease Specialist Is Answering Your COVID-19 Questions On Instagram" (Science Friday, 3/19/21) Related Resources Hope Clinic of Emory Vaccine Center: Lauren Bristow Lauren Bristow on Instagram Lauren Bristow on Twitter