WFUV's Fordham Conversations

03/31/2022

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Dr. Rufus Burnett, Jr. who is Assistant Professor of Theology at Fordham University. He discusses the connection between blues music and religion. WFUV's Christina Ljuljic talks about the Women Who Rock exhibit at The Morrison Hotel Gallery. WFUV's Nicoleta Papavasilakis talks with street artist ELLE about her peaceful warriors display near the Vessel at Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s west side. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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03/23/2022

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon spoke with Fordham University Alumni Micah Busey. The Minister at Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village wrote “The Book of Tiny Prayers: Daily meditations for the plague year.” The Fordham Press publication has the ability to become a time capsule for future generations to understand the mixed emotions a pandemic can cause.
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03/14/2022

Fordham Conversations examines the Stars Wars universe and its religious and spiritual influences. The panel discussion Jedi & Jesuits: Explore the Deep Side of a Galaxy Far, Far Away. It was put on by the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture in partnership with Fordham Campus Ministry.

David Goodwin, Assistant Director at the Center, moderated the event. The panelists are Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service journalist, Kathryn Reklis, Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and theology professor at Fordham University and Jim McDermott, LA-based Jesuit and screenwriter.
https://wfuv.org/content/jedi-jesuits

03/10/2022

Meet Fordham University's first woman, layperson president

Women's History Month: Meet Tania Tetlow, Fordham University's first woman, layperson president https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/live-at-noon/2022/03/09/women-s-history-month--meet-tania-tetlow--fordham-university-s-first-woman-and-non-jesuit-president?cid=share_twitter

For Women's History Month, we're spotlighting trailblazers.

03/03/2022

Fordham Conversations host Christina Ljuljic examines what is happening in Ukraine, from different points of view.
https://wfuv.org/content/understanding-ukraine-crisis

02/22/2022

Fordham Teams Up with New York Giants, Local Partners to Help Families Impacted by Bronx Fire

Fordham Teams Up with New York Giants, Local Partners to Help Families Impacted by Bronx Fire
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Members of the New York Giants helped Fordham distribute supplies to families impacted by the Jan. 9 Bronx fire.

02/11/2022

A Video Message from Tania Tetlow, Fordham’s 33rd President

A Video Greeting from Tania Tetlow who was named President of Fordham. She is the first layperson and first woman to Lead the Jesuit University of New York https://youtu.be/sK375VpjLrA

In a message to the Fordham community, Tetlow said she is “honored beyond measure” to have been chosen as Fordham’s next president, and talked about what it’...

02/07/2022

What We Should Be Talking About in Asian American Studies -

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Dr. Cathy Schlund-Vials to discuss the limitations and progresses being made in Asian American studies. Schlund-Vials anthology "Flashpoints for Asian American Studies" is out now by Fordham Press. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org. Listen on WFUV’s Fordham Conversations page
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01/26/2022

The New York Times recently reported that The SAT are going completely digital by the year 2024. This comes at a time when there are questions as to whether college admissions tests are fair or necessary.

Fordham Conversations revisits a discussion between host Robin Shannon and Nicholas Tampio, Associated professor of Political science at Fordham University. He says it’s time to ditch the standardized tests used for college admissions. Tampio also offers other ideas to measure learning. Listen on WFUV’s Fordham Conversations page
https://wfuv.org/content/it-time-ditch-sat-0

01/19/2022

THE THEOLOGICAL LEGACY OF LEONARD COHEN PART 2

Fordham Conversations host David Gibson, with Fordham's Center on Religion and Culture, has part two of an intriguing look into the Theological Legacy of musician Leonard Cohen.

Gibson is joined by religious studies scholar Marcia Pally. Her new book is titled From This Broken Hill I Sing To You: God, Sex, and Politics in the Work of Leonard Cohen. Gibson is also joined by Kathryn Reklis, an associate professor of theology at Fordham University and Thomas Beaudoin, a professor in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education.
https://wfuv.org/content/theological-legacy-leonard-cohen-part-2

01/14/2022

The Theological Legacy of Leonard Cohen Part 1

Fordham Conversations guest host David Gibson looks into ’s Theological Legacy. In part one of this conversations, Gibson is joined by religious studies scholar Marcia Pally. Her new book is titled From This Broken Hill I Sing To You: God, Sex, and Politics in the Work of Leonard Cohen. Gibson is also joined by Kathryn Reklis, an associate professor of theology at Fordham University and Thomas Beaudoin, a professor in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education.

Leonard Cohen’s Theological Legacy: Exploring the Songwriter’s Work Through a Christian Lens is part of Fordham Center on Religion and Culture webinar that took place in Dec 2021. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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01/04/2022

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham philosophy professor Dr. Jude Jones about the cultural impact of the Harry Potter books and films. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or https://wfuv.org/content/cultural-impact-harry-potter

12/28/2021

The Street Librarian
Fordham Conversations host Lecce talks with Montes, founder of the Norwood Community Library. They discuss his initiative to start a mobile library and improve literary access in the Bronx. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 -FM. Listen on WFUV’s Fordham Conversations page
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12/20/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon talks with Author Ben Adducchio about his novel The Shortage. The thriller is about a young journalist, investigating a crime wave while New York City is shut down from coronavirus. As she gets closer to the truth, she realizes a deadly group of vampires are behind the crimes and she must enlist the aid of another supernatural being to stop them.
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12/13/2021

Zephyr Teachout Drops Bid for New York Attorney General

Professor Zephyr Teachout Drops Bid for New York Attorney General https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/zephyr-teachout-drops-bid-for-new-york-attorney-general/3446650/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_wnbc_twt_shr

Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout has dropped out of the race to be New York’s attorney general, days after incumbent Letitia James decided to seek reelection

12/06/2021

Highlighting Student Journalists of Fordham U and WFUV.

Host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham Graduate Student Courtney Bergsieker about her new podcast
Disharmony: how music is responding to climate crisis.

Fordham Senior Zach Flores visits a book store in Connecticut to get the story behind The Book Barn and it’s amusing and hardworking owner.

Fordham Junior David Escobar talks with Meg Stapleton Smith, a Ph.D. student of Theology at Fordham, about Women, Priests and the Vatican.

Finally, Fordham Graduate Student Kevin Dineen examines the increasing number of rats in New York City.

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https://wfuv.org/content/highlighting-student-journalists

11/30/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon sits down with Professor Tina Maschi. They discuss her book Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience.
https://wfuv.org/content/aging-behind-prison-walls

11/22/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham Alumni and Author Valerie Irick Rainford. In her book “Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium”
She shares details of her challenging young life that lead to two inspiring and impressive career firsts.
https://wfuv.org/content/until-brighter-tomorrow

11/16/2021

Teachout Launches State AG Bid Centering Women’s Health And Progressive Support

Fordham Law Professor and former New York gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout announces she's running for New York attorney general

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The Fordham Law professor and 4-time candidate for office in New York was flanked by her midwife and progressive leaders during a campaign launch in Brooklyn.

11/15/2021

The Bronx: Exploration and Education - The Bronx has been working to shake the bad reputation it received half a century ago. The borough has come a long way from the crime and political corruption of the 1970s. Still, some outsiders haven’t gotten the message and fear the Bronx. Dr. Gregory Acevedo is working to change that...one student at a time.

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with the Associate Professor in Fordham University's Graduate School of Social service. Acevedo’s course — Bronx Exploration: History, Economy and Culture — introduces Fordham students to the Bronx and helps them understand the history, economy and culture of the borough. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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11/08/2021

Inside the Life of Author Robert Daley - Fordham Conversations hosts Dylan Balsamo and Andrew Gullotta sit down with Author and Fordham Alum Robert Daley. He talks about his exciting life with the New York Giants, the New York Times and how he keeps active as a nonagenarians. This show is an extension of One on One, New York's longest running sports call in show from WFUV Sports Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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11/04/2021

Veterans & The Interviewer - Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Bob Abate who collects the oral history of combat soldiers who have served in World War II. The Fordham University Alumni, Veteran and Yonkers resident shares his experience gathering the unique and remarkable stories of these soldier whose numbers are dwindling quickly. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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