If you’re looking for a new podcast, why not stream one by a fellow Cornellian? Big Red alumni –including many from A&S – are hosting shows on a dizzying variety of topics—from pop culture to current affairs, sports to science.
Here’s a sampling of Cornellians' podcasts, highlighting A&S alumni:
Film-wise, they’ve contemplated whether Tom Cruise is past his prime (in a review of the final entry in the Mission Impossible franchise), how well Thunderbolts* assembles a new generation of Avengers, and much more.
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She also delves into social issues, on subjects like mental health, juggling athletics and motherhood, and the intersection of women’s sports and LGBTQ rights.
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He and his cohost also chat about players, travel, tennis culture, and antics on and off the court.
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The Aspiring Spirit
Kenann McKenzie ’98
An Africana Studies major on the Hill, McKenzie holds a PhD in education policy analysis from Columbia and now works as a consultant, college administrator, and motivational speaker.
She penned Learning, Listening & Leading, a guided journal for professional development. McKenzie started her podcast in memory of her son, Ian. It’s focused on promoting kindness, civic engagement, and connection across differences.
Her podcast showcases guests who run nonprofits, own companies that offer purpose-driven travel opportunities, are longtime overseas volunteers, and more.
Fixing Healthcare … From the Trenches
Alejandro Badia ’85
A Miami-based orthopedic surgeon, Badia founded the podcast as a spinoff from his book, Healthcare from the Trenches. On it, the former biological sciences major talks to fellow surgeons, physicians, academics, administrators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others.