Best John E. Grant Podcasts (2025)

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Corey D.B. Walker - Dean of the School of Divinity, Wake Forest University 57:18

13h ago57:18

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Sharon Harley - Department of African American and Africana Studies, University of Maryland 1:01:27

3d ago1:01:27

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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069. Document Automation Secrets for Small Law Firms with Quinten Steenhuis 47:08

4d ago47:08

47:08

If you've ever tried to turn one of your documents or templates into something repeatable, you probably already know it is harder than it looks. Whether you're looking to streamline routine documents or create client-facing tools, this week's conversation will help you find the most effective and straightforward solution for your needs. I'm joined …

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Paul Joseph López Oro - Program in Africana Studies, Bryn Mawr College 1:07:24

5d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Intraterrestrials w/ Karen G. Lloyd 59:13

5d ago59:13

59:13

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by microbial biogeochemist, Professor of Earth Science and Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California, Dr. Karen G. Lloyd. They discuss Karen’s new book, “Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth.” Follow Karen: @KarenLloyd…

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Goldsmith Odyssey host David Lichty 1:37:04

7d ago1:37:04

1:37:04

David Lichty is the co host of a podcast on Jerry Goldsmith called The Goldsmith Odyssey. In this episode we explore the early career of Goldsmith, focusing on his work on radio and the early days of TV. Rarely heard cues from Radio and TV scores and themes will be played and David provides some great insight on the beginnings of this composers pro…

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Tahirah Akbar-Williams - Research Librarian, University of Maryland 46:54

8d ago46:54

46:54

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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M. Keith Claybrook - Department of Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach 1:06:28

10d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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068. Adaptability by Design: Building Law Practices That Respond to Change 29:42

11d ago29:42

29:42

It’s easy to say lawyers need to “be more adaptable” in today’s shifting tech and economic climate, but real adaptability isn’t about working harder or reacting faster. It’s about responding intelligently to change by staying grounded in your mission, your goals, and the strategies that support them. In this episode, I break down what intentional a…

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Theodore R. Foster III - Department of History, University of Louisiana, Lafayette 1:07:41

12d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Historical Abortion w/ Mary Fissell 1:05:53

12d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Inaugural J. Mario Molina Professor of the History of Medicine in the Department of the History of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Mary Fissell. They talk about her book, “Pushback: The 2,500-Year Fight to Thwart Women by Restricting Abortion.”…

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Jessica A. Newby - Department of History, Johns Hopkins University 1:17:07

15d ago1:17:07

1:17:07

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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M. Shadee Malaklou - Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Director of The bell hooks Center, Berea College 51:04

17d ago51:04

51:04

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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067. AI & Legal Writing: How to Use It Effectively with Jonah Perlin 45:54

18d ago45:54

45:54

What makes legal writing truly effective? It's not just about knowing the law—it's about knowing how to communicate it. In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Jonah Perlin from Georgetown Law School, where he teaches first-year legal practice and advanced legal writing courses. We explore how the process of putting ideas into words -wrestling wit…

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Ula Taylor - Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, University of California, Berkeley 27:35

19d ago27:35

27:35

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Education w/ John B. King, Jr. 1:04:52

19d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by educator, civil servant, and the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), John B. King, Jr. We discuss his new book, “Teacher By Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives.” Follow John: @John.B.KingBy Cara Santa Maria

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Matthew Simmons - Program in African American Studies, University of Alabama, Birmingham 1:02:42

22d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

23d ago26:00

26:00

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Blair LM Kelley - Department of American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 46:17

24d ago46:17

46:17

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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066. Build a Law Practice that Reflects Your Values, with Carolyn Elefant 50:06

25d ago50:06

50:06

There has never been a better time in the history of lawyers to start your own law practice. The tools, know-how, and access to support are better than ever before, and they keep improving every day. Whether you're facing job uncertainty, working at a firm with values that don't align with yours, or simply tired of working for someone else, going s…

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Alexis Pauline Gumbs - Poet, Scholar, and Troublemaker, Durham, North Carolina 47:46

26d ago47:46

47:46

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant 1:13:43

26d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by wildlife ecologist, TV presenter, author, and science communicator, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. They discuss Rae’s newest project co-hosting NBC’s original series Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. This new series showcases wildlife success stories across the United States and inspires the n…

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Kelli Morgan - Founding Executive Director, Black Artists Archive 54:00

29d ago54:00

54:00

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Charles Athanasopoulos - Department of African American and African Studies, Ohio State University 52:28

1M ago52:28

52:28

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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065. Scale Your Practice with a Mesh Management Approach 23:46

1M ago23:46

23:46

Most law firms start by building support structures around the expert (you), but eventually hit a ceiling where growth becomes limited by your personal capacity. No matter how efficient your team becomes at supporting you, the system can only move as fast as you can. In this episode, I explore how to transform your practice from an expert-dependent…

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Marisa Parham - Department of English, University of Maryland 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, ecologist, and environmental studies professor at Williams College, Dr. Laura J. Martin. They discuss her book, “Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration.” Follow Laura: @Laura_J_MartinBy Cara Santa Maria

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Kesewa John - Department of History, Goldsmiths University 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Serie McDougal - Department of Pan-African Studies, California State University, Los Angeles 36:32

1M ago36:32

36:32

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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064. The Dental Chair Theory of Lawyering 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

Ever feel like you're constantly juggling multiple client matters at once, switching between tasks, and never fully focusing on any single piece of work? This scattered way of working is more detrimental to your practice than you realize. One incredibly effective solution to this problem is understanding what call The Dental Chair Theory of Lawyeri…

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Marlene Daut - Departments of French and African American Studies, Yale University 50:59

1M ago50:59

50:59

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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History of the Female Body w/ Helen King 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Helen King. Helen is a Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, and an elected member of the General Synod of the Church of England, where she is vice chair of Together. They discuss her newest book: “Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts.” Follow Hele…

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Charlene Carruthers - Department of Black Studies, Northwestern University 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Michele Reid-Vazquez - Department of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, Bowdoin College 55:08

1M ago55:08

55:08

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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063. Legal Automation Pitfalls: Are You Meeting Client Needs? 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Is your law practice suffering from too much automation? Today, I'm sharing how to recognize when automation is hurting rather than helping your practice. I'll explain why efficiency should never be your primary goal, how to avoid the "transactional trap" that alienates clients, and most importantly, how to design automations that enhance rather th…

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Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by cognitive neuroscientist and neuroimaging expert, Gina Rippon. They discuss her forthcoming book (April 1 2025), “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls”, which is a call to recognize the full spectrum of the autistic experience. Follow Gina: @ginarippon1…

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Courtney R. Baker - Department of English, University of California, Riverside 58:09

2M ago58:09

58:09

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Alexander Weheliye - Department of Modern Culture and Media, Brown University 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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LaTaSha Levy - Department of Afro-American Studies, Howard University 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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062. Delegation Pitfalls: When Legal Work Goes Too Deep or Too Wide 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Have you ever delegated legal work to a colleague, only to get back something that completely misses the mark? Maybe they dove way too deep into the weeds, or perhaps they barely scratched the surface of what you needed. As a lawyer, calibrating expectations when delegating tasks can be a constant challenge. In this episode, I tackle a listener que…

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Stacie McCormick - Department of English, Texas Christian University 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Harvard University Professor of the History of Science and author, Rebecca Lemov. They discuss her newest book, “THE INSTABILITY OF TRUTH: Brainwashing, Mind Control and Hyper-Persuasian.” Follow Rebecca: @rebeccalemovBy Cara Santa Maria

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