Fordham Conversations

The Heart Show

by Mary Wilson
Blue and White Medical Symbol

Heart attacks leave a mental mark: but how do we treat victims, if they won't seek help? Psychologist Rachel Annunziato found a way. Then later in the show, a look at heart trauma in the Charles Dickens classic, Great Expectations, with English professor Kathleen Urda.

Know Before You Go…to the Polls

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Women holds up the peace sign with the words vote November second on her fingers

Host Ben Allen speaks with two political experts about the candidates who are trying to make their case to voters ahead of election day. Steve Kornacki is the news editor for Salon.com and Fordham Alumni Christina Greer is an assistant professor of political science at Fordham University.

The Ghosts of Broadcasts Past

by Robin Shannon
Fordham University's Gymnasium

Some funny, thoughtful and inspiring clips that span the radio life of Fordham Conversations.

Some highlights include academic analysis of The Simpsons; a man who turned the tragic loss of his son into an inspiring book and a Fordham alumni in pursuit of meaningful work.

Job Transitions

by Mary Wilson
The D-Train Approaching the Subway Station

Conversations with three different Fordham alumni -- all in transition, and all in pursuit of meaningful work: a philosopher-turned-musician, a stockbroker-turned-teaching assistant, and a painter-turned-lawyer.

Earthtones Ensemble and Homeless LGBT Youth

by Robin Shannon
Teens huddling together

Two very different groups of New York Teens share their stories. The first is an artistic ensemble of environmentally passionate youth, brought together by a song competition. Then, reporter Sara Kugel takes us to Manhattan's west side, where she spent time with a number of homeless LGBT kids. Hear their hopes and struggles on this week's Fordham Conversations.

The GI Bill at Fordham

by Mary Wilson
Military dog tags

The post-9/11 GI Bill was supposed to extend education benefits to military veterans.  The law took effect in August 2009.  One month later, about 251 thousand students had submitted benefits claims.  And by all indications, the Department of Veterans Affairs wasn’t ready for them.  Two student veterans at Fordham tell their story.