Podcast: Amy Sturgis on Themes of Liberty in Firefly and Serenity

In this KosmosOnline podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Amy Sturgis about themes of liberty on the TV show Firefly and its big screen sequel, Serenity. Dr. Sturgis is an author, editor, scholar, educator, speaker, and podcaster with specialties in the field of science fiction fantasy and Native American studies. For…

Podcast: Amy Sturgis on Liberty and Science Fiction

Jeanne Hoffman interviews Amy Sturgis about themes of liberty in science fiction books, movies and TV shows. Dr. Sturgis is an author, editor, scholar, educator, speaker and podcaster with specialties in the field of science fiction, fantasy and Native American studies. You can learn more about her work at www.amyhsturgis.com…

On Being an Effective Teacher: an Interview with Dr. Steve Horwitz

Chris Martin interviews Dr. Steven Horwitz, Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University in New York, about becoming a great teacher. Steve talks about his own evolution as an economics professor and shares tips highly useful for new and experienced teachers alike. For your reference, the two books Steve mentions…

Podcast: Jerry Brito on a Career in Ideas

Colleen Haight Jeanne Hoffman talks with Jerry Brito about following an unconventional career path while still pursuing a career in ideas. Brito is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and director of its Technology Policy Program. He also serves as adjunct professor of law…