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Earth Day at 50: Conservation, Spirituality, and Climate Change – Episode 54 – The Oxford Comment

Posted April 20, 202000:35:20

On this episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. We spoke with Ted Steinberg, author of “Down to Earth: Nature’s Role in American...

Taking a Knee: Sports and Activism – Episode 53 – The Oxford Comment

Posted January 27, 202000:39:29

On this episode, we examine the difficulties athletes face when they speak out on hot-button subjects with the help of documentary filmmaker Trish Dalton,...

Based On A True Story – Episode 52 – The Oxford Comment

Posted January 30, 201900:33:53

On this episode, we examine the significant role of academic consultants within television and movies, with the help of author and consultant, Diana...

The History Of Holiday Traditions – Episode 51 – The Oxford Comment

Posted December 21, 201800:22:42

On this episode of the Oxford Comment, we examine the history of holiday traditions and attempt to figure out why we continue to celebrate them; even...

The Politics of Food – Episode 50 – The Oxford Comment

Posted November 20, 201800:27:02

On this episode of The Oxford Comment, we explore the social, economic and psychological issues that families face, when providing meals year-round,...