Common Ground, the podcast of the Hauenstein Center, explores the cultural and political landscape shared by the left and right. Every week, Joseph Hogan talks with public intellectuals, political leaders, scholars, critics, and writers-at-large about American life, ideas, and identities.
Associate professor of history, director of the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency at Vanderbilt University, and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' inaugural Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Nicole Hemmer, joins Hauenstein Center director Megan Rydecki to discuss career choices, college selection, and much more! You won't want to miss this one!
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This episode of The Rewind is from the Hauenstein Center's event on April 18, 2024. The Common Ground Initiative welcomed Yale political science professor Steven B. Smith, syndicated columnist and author Cal Thomas, and historian and novelist Elizabeth Cobbs, to discuss the definition of patriotism, debate what actions should be considered patriotic vs. unpatriotic, and consider the role of the institutions they represent in fostering a sense of patriotism among American citizens.
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Yale poltical science professor Steven B. Smith joins Maddy to discuss the Yankees, cats, working for a prestigious school and much more! You won't want to miss this one!
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Ballet, Hamilton and how to be a good writer are all topics on this episode featuring historian and author Elizabeth Cobbs! Listen today!
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Celebrating 40 years of his column, Cal Thomas joins Maddy on the podcast to talk about his career, his love of broadway, and more! Enjoy!
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This final episode of this series features two guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...
- Hannah Hosfelt, BA in Special Education and Elementary Education student & CLA fellow
- Brooke Clement, director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
On this final episode, Hannah shares how she’s seen the media have a big impact on the publics understanding of patriotism and Brooke shares how her background as the daughter of a dad who loved history kickstarted her sense of patriotism as well as her career path. Since it was the final episode, Maddy & Kahler add in their thoughts to the conversation, specifically what they’ve learned over the course of recording the last five episodes.
Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium
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The fourth episode of this series features three guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...
- Megan Rydecki, director of the Hauenstein Center
- Claudia Bajema, GV retiree & Hauenstein Center advisory board member
- Danmike Thompson, pastoral ministry in Grand Rapids
In this episode, the group talks through the importance of allowing space for people to change their minds. Claudia says we have an obligation to use our talents to serve our communities and Megan brings in her insights from traveling around the world to the conversation. Danmike says “saying I’m really into politics but I only vote is like saying I’m really into food and I only eat once every four years.”
Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium
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Hauenstein Center upcoming events!
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The third episode of the mini series features three guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...
- Brooks Twist, MS in Accounting student & CLA lead fellow
- Russ Climie, owner of Tiberius Images
- Mohamed Ndiaye, Interim Director of Development Services at GV
On this episode, the group agrees that everyone should pick up trash when they see it. Mo brings his perspective from being an immigrant from Senegal, Russ talks about respecting the first responders in our country and Brooks shares about his time working with the Republican Party in Grand Rapids.
Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium
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Hauenstein Center upcoming events!
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This second episode features three guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...
- Samuel Jacobs, GV/CLA grad & Administrative Director at 616 Service
- Randy Cotts, AP government & history teacher at Byron Center High School
- Faye Richardson-Green, Meijer Endowed Chair at Frederik Meijer Honors College
On this episode, the group talks about the idea of “freedom for me but not for thee.” Faye brings up Colin Kapernick and how we cannot deny others the freedoms we enjoy, Samuel describes service as a part of citizenship and Randy shares some thoughts on patriotism from his high school AP government students.
Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium
Other Reflections on Patriotism episodes:
Hauenstein Center upcoming events!
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Our very first episode of this mini series features three guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...
- Shelley Irwin, radio show host & producer
- Neal Buckwalter, Grand Valley professor
- Abby Sachs, program manager of the CLA
On this episode, Abby says she is undecided on considering herself a patriot, Shelley talks about being in Germany during 9/11 and Neal shares about how universities play a role in providing a space for sharing different points of view.
Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium
Other Reflections on Patriotism episodes:
Hauenstein Center upcoming events!
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This episode of The Rewind is from the Hauenstein Center's event on March 14, 2024. Brooke Barbier came to Grand Rapids to share about her book titled King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father. Listen now!
For more info about this event: gvsu.edu/hc/kinghancock
Off The Stage with Brooke Barbier
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