Τα καλύτερα Uchi podcast (2024)

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Lessons from Pandemic Unemployment Benefits: When Government Generosity Becomes Necessity 27:29

10M ago27:29

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The U.S. government swung into action when the ranks of the pandemic unemployed swelled almost beyond recognition. Three years on, economists are continuing to study the effects of the largest increase in unemployment benefits in U.S. history. The Harris School of Public Policy’s Peter Ganong and Chicago Booth’s Joseph Vavra join The Pie to discuss…

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The Hidden Economic Forces That Determine How Much You Earn 20:49

10M ago20:49

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How much effect do government policies have on doctors’ wages? And when those wages are high, does it drive inequality in other jobs? And how does Taylor Swift factor in? Or Beyoncé? Joshua D. Gottlieb of the Harris School of Public Policy joins The Pie to discuss his research using detailed data to study earnings and how they’re influenced by forc…

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A Case for Public School Choice? Lessons from Los Angeles 23:09

11M ago23:09

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When the Los Angeles Unified School District combined some neighborhood high schools into Zones of Choice, schools had to compete for students. The result? Achievement gaps narrowed, and more kids reported that they liked school. Chris Campos of Chicago Booth joins The Pie to discuss the results of a new study.…

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Do You Even Crypto, Bro? 23:35

11M ago23:35

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The use of cryptocurrency is on the rise, but who exactly is on the bandwagon? Chicago Booth’s Michael Weber has examined the crypto market – who’s in it, why they believe in it, and what it might mean for the future. He joins The Pie to share the surprising (and also unsurprising) findings.Από τον Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

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Social Distancing in 2023: The Economic Costs of Lingering COVID Fears 19:52

12M ago19:52

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Many, if not most, citizens of working age have gone back to their jobs in the three-plus years since the start of the pandemic – but not everybody has. Part of the reason is a lingering fear about workplace safety. Chicago Booth’s Steven Davis has new research showing the effect of these fears on the overall economy.…

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Harvesting Green Investments: The Promise and Perils of ESG 24:31

1y ago24:31

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In the stock market, we all want to do well, but for some investors it’s also important to do good. In this episode, Chicago Booth’s Lubos Pastor joins to discuss his research on sustainable investing and what two recent studies tell us about the returns on “green” vs “brown” assets.Από τον Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

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How Debt Relief Raised Debts: The Untold Story of the Student Loan Moratorium 23:50

1y ago23:50

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Did borrowers and the American economy benefit from the federal government’s 2020 student debt moratorium? The picture is complicated according to new research from UChicago Economics’ Michael Dinerstein and Chicago Booth’s Constantine Yannelis. They join this week to share their surprising findings.…

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How Can I Check My Free CIBIL Score On WhatsApp? 3:11

1y ago3:11

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Keeping up with your creditworthiness is simple and handy by checking your free CIBIL score on WhatsApp. You can start a discussion with the credit bureau, fill out the required information, and get your credit score on WhatsApp by following the easy steps explained in this guide. For more information: https://satyakumariin.blogspot.com/2023/03/how…

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Credit Card or Cash: Which To Use? 4:15

1y ago4:15

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Individuals sometimes have to decide whether to pay with a credit card or cash while making transactions. Depending on variables including individual financial habits, convenience, security, and possible benefits, each payment method has pros and downsides. For More Information: https://satyakumariin.blogspot.com/2023/02/credit-card-or-cash-which-t…

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What Should You Do When Your Credit Card Expires? 2:45

1y ago2:45

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Take the essential actions before your credit card expires to ensure a smooth transfer and prevent any hiccups in your financial operations. Most credit cards have an expiration date printed on the front or back of the card, though this might vary depending on the card issuer. For more information: https://satyakumariin.blogspot.com/2023/02/what-sh…

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Quid Pro Vote: The Politics and Economics of Vote-Buying 18:56

1y ago18:56

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Vote-buying, or influencing voters’ decisions through favors or gifts, is pervasive in areas such as Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. UC Berkeley’s Frederico Finan, the TC Liu Distinguished Visitor at BFI, discusses his work studying how vote-buying unfolds on the ground in Paraguay. Finan describes how norms of reciprocity drive voters t…

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Pros And Cons Of LTF Credit Cards 3:44

1y ago3:44

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Credit cards for long-term financing (LTF) have grown in popularity recently since they provide more advantages and benefits than standard credit cards. LTF credit cards are interesting to people looking for long-term value from their credit card usage because they often have longer validity periods and improved rewards programmes. For More informa…

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HDFC Freedom Credit Card Vs Regalia First Credit Card 3:06

1y ago3:06

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To meet the demands of various customers, HDFC Bank provides a variety of credit card alternatives. The HDFC Freedom Credit Card and the Regalia First Credit Card are two well-liked options. Making a decision that is in line with your financial objectives and way of life requires that you have a thorough understanding of the features and advantages…

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How To Get A Good CIBIL Score Without Any Credit History? 4:15

1y ago4:15

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It can be difficult, but not impossible, to increase your Credit Information Bureau India Limited (CIBIL) score without any credit history. A person's creditworthiness is shown by their CIBIL score, which is a three-digit number based on their credit history. For more information: https://deepshikhapanwar.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-to-get-a-good-cibi…

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ICICI Bank Parakram Select Credit Card 3:32

1y ago3:32

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The ICICI Bank Parakram Select Credit Card is a premium credit card offered by ICICI Bank, one of India's leading banking institutions. This credit card is specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals who value exclusive privileges and enhanced lifestyle benefits. With a range of features and rewards, the ICICI Bank Parakram Select Cr…

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ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card 4:01

1y ago4:01

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One of the top private sector banks in India, ICICI Bank, has a special offering called the Parakram Credit Card. The Parakram Credit Card was created to expressly meet the needs of members of the Indian military forces, including serving defence professionals, ex-servicemen, and their families. This prestigious community is given access to a numbe…

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Credit Card With Free Airport Lounge Access In India 2:40

1y ago2:40

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Numerous credit cards in India provide the highly desired perk of complimentary airport lounge access. During their travels within India, cardholders can take advantage of the ease and comfort of airport lounges thanks to the benefit described in this introduction, which gives a brief summary of credit cards that offer it. For More information: htt…

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Difference Between Cashback vs Reward Points In Credit Cards 0:45

1y ago0:45

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Popular credit card rewards that provide various advantages and redemption possibilities include cashback and reward points. While reward points offer a flexible currency that can be exchanged for a variety of prizes, cashback offers a clear percentage of your purchases back in cash. For more information: https://deepshikhapanwar.blogspot.com/2022/…

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How To Maximize The Benefits Of Your Credit Cards 3:51

1y ago3:51

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Utilising complimentary benefits, taking advantage of sign-up bonuses and promotional offers, focusing on bonus categories, taking advantage of sign-up bonuses and promotional offers, paying bills on time, reviewing your card portfolio, and using credit cards responsibly are all part of maximising the benefits of your credit cards. For more informa…

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Can ChatGPT Describe Company Performance Better than… the Company? 25:36

1y ago25:36

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The number of ways we can use AI is exploding, and it’s expected to change how entire industries function. Chicago Booth economist Maximilian Muhn and PhD student Alex Kim studied whether ChatGPT can simplify information and improve outcomes for investors. They share how AI summarizes inputs like annual reports and conference calls in ways that bet…

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How To Get A Credit Card With Bad Credit 3:53

1y ago3:53

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Even though getting a credit card with negative credit can be difficult, there are ways to increase your chances. Take into account secured credit cards, credit builder loans, store credit cards, or enlisting the help of a co-signer or authorised user. Additionally, look into credit card alternatives for people with poor credit. For more informatio…

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How To Use A Credit Card Wisely- 7 Tips 2:15

1y ago2:15

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It takes forethought and discipline to use a credit card responsibly. Essential guidelines for using a credit card responsibly include sticking to a spending plan, paying off your balance entirely, using it only for necessary purchases, tracking your spending, avoiding cash advances, comprehending incentives and bonuses, and making your payments on…

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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Activating Your Credit Card 3:12

1y ago3:12

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A credit card must be activated before it may be used for purchases or to get any of its advantages or incentives. However, a lot of people make errors throughout the activation procedure, which can cause problems down the road. This post will go over several typical blunders to keep away from while activating your credit card to make the process e…

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How To Apply For ICICI Bank Credit Card 2:32

1y ago2:32

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Leading private sector bank in India, ICICI Bank, provides a variety of credit cards with different features and perks. A credit card from ICICI Bank can be applied for easily and quickly. We'll give a brief overview of the procedures for applying for an ICICI Bank credit card in this response. For more information: https://deepshikhapanwar.blogspo…

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Tips For Comparing Credit Cards 2:37

1y ago2:37

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Credit cards are a crucial piece of financial equipment that can provide a number of advantages, such as rewards programmes, fraud protection, and credit score improvement. Choosing the credit card that best suits your needs and lifestyle might be overwhelming with so many options on the market. In this introduction, we'll go over some comparison-s…

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Standard Chartered EaseMyTrip Credit Card 2:26

1y ago2:26

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One of the top online travel agencies in India, EaseMyTrip, offers a co-branded credit card called the Standard Chartered EaseMyTrip Credit Card. This credit card is intended for frequent travellers who favour making online reservations for their lodging. Every purchase made with this card entitles users to reward points, which may then be used for…

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Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card 3:11

1y ago3:11

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The Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card is a practical and safe method to bring foreign currency with you when you travel. The card offers a convenient and affordable way for travellers to manage their money while they're on the go with features including multiple currency loading, chip and pin security, contactless payment, emergency help, widespr…

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Misperceived Truths: Global Support for Women in the Workplace is More Than You Might Think 23:48

1y ago23:48

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Around the world, people underestimate support for basic women's rights. In new research, UChicago Economics' Leonardo Bursztyn documents these misperceptions and shows how they restrict women's progress. Aligning people's perceived and actual views, he says, can help promote women's full participation in the labor force.…

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Niyo Global Forex Card 2:59

1y ago2:59

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With the Niyo Global Forex Card, customers may load various currencies onto a single prepaid travel card, making it simple to conduct foreign exchange transactions while overseas. The card is provided by Niyo products Inc., an Indian fintech business that offers consumers in India digital banking products. Up to 18 different currencies, including U…

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Inflation: The Good, The Bad, and the Baffling 19:31

1y ago19:31

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Nobody ever wants to pay more for anything, especially when prices rise drastically – but can inflationary episodes be good for the economy? Harris Policy’s Carolin Pflueger joins The Pie to discuss different types of inflation, how they affect the economy, and what her research tells us about monetary policy in the world of newly rising prices.…

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Sometimes Bigger IS Better: The Case for Bringing Rural Healthcare to Urban Hospitals 27:14

1y ago27:14

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When rural patients need care that local medical facilities can’t provide, what’s the best way to ensure they get the care they need? Economists Jonathan Dingel and Joshua Gottlieb, Co-Director of BFI’s Health Economics Initiative, explore how larger cities and rural areas trade medical services, and challenge assumptions about the best ways to imp…

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Social Media Algorithms: How You’re Curating a Biased News Feed 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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Social media behaviors, moving at an ever faster pace, may not reflect what users really want, according to new research from economists Sendhil Mullainathan (Chicago Booth) and Amanda Agan (Rutgers University). They join The Pie to discuss how algorithms feed off our lizard brains to magnify biases.…

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Evaluating US Healthcare 3 Years after Lockdown 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

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At the third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns, this episode takes a look at ongoing healthcare market failures and the pandemic’s role in making them plain. Katherine Baicker, healthcare economist and newly appointed Provost of the University of Chicago, joins to take stock of the US healthcare system and discuss the challenges that remain.…

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Scavenging for Answers: The Human Toll of Vulture Population Collapse 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

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What can vultures and economics tell us about the cost of losing a keystone species? New research from environmental economist Eyal Frank of the Harris School of Public Policy explores the social and economic cost in India, where a plummeting population of vultures may serve as a warning for the future.…

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Law of Unintended Consequences: Welfare Reform and Crime 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

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Does welfare prevent crime — and offset its cost to taxpayers? UChicago economist Manasi Deshpande joins to discuss her novel research studying the criminal justice outcomes of youth removed from supplemental security income.Από τον Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

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Economics of Discrimination: How to Measure Systemic Injustices 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

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How can discrimination by race, gender, or other factors be measured – especially when its causes may be systemic in nature? Chicago Booth’s Alex Imas studies behavioral science and economics, and is conducting research that is expanding the scope and ambition of discrimination research. He joined The Pie to discuss the creative new ways economists…

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What Drives Racial Differences in Speeding Tickets and Fines? 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

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New research finds minorities are 24-33% more likely to be stopped for speeding and will pay 23-34% more in fines, relative to a white driver traveling the exact same speed. UChicago economists John List and Justin Holz join The Pie to discuss how they designed research drawing on high-frequency Lyft data, and its broader implications for future re…

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2023: An Economic Nudge for the New Year 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

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Can ‘nudges’ improve your New Year’s resolutions? Today we’re looking back at one of our most popular episodes. Host Tess Vigeland sat down with Nobel laureate Richard Thaler in 2021 to discuss new material from his book, Nudge: The Final Edition – including home mortgages, retirement savings, credit card debt, climate change, organ donation, COVID…

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China Faltering? Why the End of Zero Covid Won’t Fix Its Economic Problems 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

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Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. How will China’s economy respond after the lifting of ‘Zero Covid’ policy? UChicago economist Chang-Tai Hsieh joins The Pie to discuss the surpri…

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Economic Warfare: Are Russian Sanctions Working? 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

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Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. Ten months into a devastating war, the Russian and Ukrainian economies are struggling yet resilient. Russian-born economist Konstantin Sonin join…

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Fighting Inflation: Is the Fed’s Work Just Beginning? 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. The Federal Reserve’s latest 75 basis point rate hike brought interest rates up again on everything from mortgages to car loans and credit cards.…

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Tax vs Ban: The Unexpected Results on Gun Sales 17:15

1+ y ago17:15

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Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. In this episode, we’re talking about guns. Chicago Booth economist Brad Shapiro has quantified—for the first time—American consumer demand for gu…

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COVID and Schools: Elementary Lessons 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

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Podcast Note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. Did closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic serve students and society at-large? As part of a World Bank Advisory Panel, University of Chica…

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WFH… Gone Global 21:37

1+ y ago21:37

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Podcast Note: Please enjoy episode one from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu. In this episode, we talk about the remote work revolution. It is now more than two years old, and it’s a worldwide phenomenon, at least in wealthi…

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Humanitarian Aid Is In-Sight: A Conversation With Madi Williamson And Leena Zahra 36:23

4y ago36:23

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Madi Williamson and Leena Zahra of In-Sight Collaborative share their mission of improving humanitarian aid by promoting autonomy and dignity among displaced populations. They discuss their experiences working on the ground in refugee camps in Greece and what drew them to this line of work. Interview by Krishna S. Kulkarni, Outreach Coordinator for…

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Hip-Hop, History, and Identity - Breaking it Down with Syrian American Rapper Omar Offendum 43:49

4y ago43:49

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Syrian American hip-hop artist, poet, and peace activist Omar Offendum discusses hip-hop as history and education with Thomas E.R. Maguire, Associate Director of the University of Chicago Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES). Omar tells the story behind his recent Little Syria project and addresses his experience as Citizen Artist Fellow at the…

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Revolution and Disenchantment with Fadi Bardawil 28:22

4+ y ago28:22

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In this episode of “Ventures,” Professor Fadi Bardawil of Duke University discusses his new book, Revolution and Disenchantment: Arab Marxism and the Binds of Emancipation. Bardawil traces the rise and fall of the Lebanese New Left during the 1960s. He focuses mainly on the Marxist organization Socialist Lebanon, a small group of militant intellect…

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A Conversation with Mandy Terc 24:54

4+ y ago24:54

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In this episode of Ventures, Mandy Terc, the executive director of the Middle East Research and Information Project (known as MERIP), explains how the organization tries to make the knowledge of academics digestible to a more general audience. She also discusses her own fieldwork in Syria before the civil war, and the ethical questions that arise w…

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Arabic Oration: Art and Function with Tahera Qutbuddin 41:37

4+ y ago41:37

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In this episode of “Ventures,” Professor Tahera Qutbuddin discusses her recently published book, Arabic Oration: Art and Function. Qutbuddin’s book, 10 years in the making, presents theoretical tools to analyze speeches and sermons given in the early Islamic period, from the 7th to 8th centuries AD. Though the book’s true scope is enormous, Qutbudd…

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Who are Our Boys? A Conversation with Israel Institute Visiting Faculty Noa Lavi 41:43

4+ y ago41:43

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In this episode of Ventures, visiting Israel Institute Professor Noa Lavi explains why it’s worthwhile to analyze Israeli TV through a sociological lens. Interview by Zak Witus.Ideas and opinions expressed in the episode are the participants' own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Chicago Center for Middle Eastern Studie…

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