Podcasts
America offers a number of podcasts. To learn more about each individual podcast series and subscribe for free, please visit http://americamagazine.org/podcasts
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Roger Haight on Catholic Theology Since Vatican II
Roger Haight, S.J., visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary and author of a three-volume work on ecclesiology, Christian Community in History, discusses the extraordinary flowering of Catholic Theology since Vatican II. Among the figures he reflects upon are Karl Rahner, Johannes B. Metz and Elizabeth Johnson. According to Fr. Haight, the “expanded territory covered by […]
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On Catholic Poetry
Catholic poet Angela O’Donnell talks about her work, including her “saint” series of poems, which includes odes to such unconventional “saints” as Herman Melville and Vincent van Gogh. Features readings of two of her poems published in America. Listen to this episode
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Best Picture Roundup II
Fr. Jim Martin, associate editor of America, and Bill McGarvey, editor-in-chief of Busted Halo, discuss this year’s Best Picture nominees. Covered this week: “There Will Be Blood” and “Atonement,” plus our Oscar picks. Part 2 of a two-part series. Listen to this episode
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Jesuit Mission in Nigeria
Peter Schineller, S.J., new associate editor at America, discusses his years in Nigeria, and the difficulty adjusting to American culture after such an extended time abroad. Read Fr. Schineller’s article on the tragic plane crash that killed 60 of his students. Also available: his 1991 article on “Culture Shock on Returning to America.” Listen to […]