Fordham Conversations

The Human Experience

by Robin Shannon
Filmmakers Mike Campo and Jeff Azize standing in front of the WFUV logo.

Filmmakers Mike Campo and Jeff Azize of Grassroots Films discuss their documentary "The Human Experience." The two share what it was like living homeless on the streets of New York City; spending time at a leper colony in Africa; and taking care of abused orphans in South America. We also hear from Father Vincent DeCola, who discusses the impact the film had during its showing at Fordham University.

It’s the Beginning of Something Good

by Mary Wilson
Students using computers at Business College.
The Internet has shaken the foundations of both politics and news. Are colleges next? So says Zephyr Teachout, former director of online organizing for Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. Then, a story of getting started--from journalist Beth Knobel.

Egypt’s Revolution

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EGYPTIAN PEOPLE'S PROTEST RALLY AGAINST MUBARAK

WFUV's Erin McLaughlin speaks with Fordham Graduate Louis Papa. The Long Island resident is studying Arabic at the American University in Cairo and got to see firsthand the events that have been unfolding in Egypt.

Heat and Light

by Robin Shannon
The heat and light book cover

Fordham Professor Dr. Beth Knobel, co-wrote "Heat and Light: Advice for the next generation of Journalists" with CBS News legend Mike Wallace. In this book by Fordham Press they share stories, wisdom and practical tips for both young and seasoned journalists.

Revisiting the Pelham Picture House

by Robin Shannon
The Pelham Picture House theatre under construction.

As the Pelham Picture House prepares for it's March reopening Fordham Conversations revisits an earlier interview with its Executive Director Jennifer Christman and John Calvelli, the newly installed Board Chair. They discuss how this historic independent Westchester Movie Theater was saved from demolishment by a community of people who banded together.

Understanding 20-Somethings

by Robin Shannon
birthday cake for a 20-year old

Articles, books, blogs, and other internet postings are popping up in an attempt to understand 20-Somethings. Author and Clark University Professor, Dr. Jeffrey Arnett explores 20-something as a new developmental stage he calls “emerging adulthood." Then, Fordham Theology Professor Dr. Christine Firer Hinze and theology student Paul Schutz discuss the relationship Catholic 20-somethings have with the church.