The Zeppos Report
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Student body president, vice president reflect on Vanderbilt experiences for ‘Zeppos Report’
Before Class of 2018 graduates Jami Cox and Ryan Connor walked across the Commencement stage May 11, they joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for one last conversation as Vanderbilt undergrads. Read MoreMay 17, 2018
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Writer Amitav Ghosh discusses conflict and climate change on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Amitav Ghosh, a best-selling author whose work puts Asia at the center of global history, culture and environmental challenges, joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreApr 16, 2018
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Chris Matthews walks through 50 years of politics on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Best-selling author and political commentator Chris Matthews joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for the latest edition of "The Zeppos Report" podcast. Read MoreApr 2, 2018
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Amitav Ghosh to speak on ‘Commodities, Conflict and Climate Change’ April 4
Author Amitav Ghosh will examine how historical conflicts over resources in Asia have become a major driver of climate change in the Indian Ocean during an April 4 lecture presented by Asian Studies. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Fiorina shares thoughts on leadership, civil society on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina talks about her career, new foundation and what may be next for her on the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report" podcast. Read MoreMar 12, 2018
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Cobb reflects on racial justice, First Amendment on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Professor and author Jelani Cobb talked with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos about the historical narratives of race in America in the latest episode of the podcast. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018
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Jon Meacham discusses first year of Trump presidency in latest episode of ‘The Zeppos Report’
Visiting Distinguished Professor Jon Meacham joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to discuss President Trump's first year in office on the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreFeb 12, 2018
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‘Hip-hop intellectual’ Michael Eric Dyson shares thoughts about MLK, ‘core American ideals’ on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos converses with author and MLK Commemorative Series keynote speaker Michael Eric Dyson about racial justice, American values, and sports and society on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Racial protest in America
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos looks at how racial conflict and the reaction to it have shaped our country in this week’s edition of “What’s On My Mind.” Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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Former U.S. attorney general reflects on his journey of service for ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales joins fellow legal scholar Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in conversation for the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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Writer-in-residence Andrew Maraniss shares the story of Perry Wallace on ‘The Zeppos Report’
On the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report," Vanderbilt writer-in-residence Andrew Maraniss tells Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos about his personal journey to Vanderbilt and how it led him to write Perry Wallace's biography. Read MoreNov 27, 2017
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Former NATO Commander talks about global leadership on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Retired four-star Adm. James Stavridis joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the latest edition of the podcast to discuss 21st-century global security and the role of American universities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel discusses the formation of remarkable brains—and minds—on ‘The Zeppos Report’
The latest episode of the podcast features Associate Professor of Psychology and Biological Sciences Suzana Herculano-Houzel and the groundbreaking research featured in her book, "The Human Advantage." Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Yates emphasizes importance of civil discourse, public service on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates Joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report" to discuss the importance of civil discourse and her 27-year career in the Department of Justice. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Mayor Megan Barry discusses the shared values of Nashville and Vanderbilt on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Two of Nashville's most influential civic leaders talk about the principles of diversity and inclusivity that guide the city and Vanderbilt in the 10th episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Stellar astrophysicist Keivan Stassun talks about total solar eclipse, scientific wonder on ‘The Zeppos Report’
In prelude to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews astronomy expert Keivan Stassun on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreAug 17, 2017
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Professor Holly Tucker shares her process of bringing history to life on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Professor of French Holly Tucker, author of "City of Light, City of Poison," on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreAug 7, 2017
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Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his enduring sense of discovery on ‘The Zeppos Report’
America's historian Ken Burns spoke with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos about his four decades of filmmaking, the lessons he's learned and what's coming next for "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Founding engineer at Facebook discusses why the company succeeded on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Facebook's founding engineer and Vanderbilt alumnus Jeff Rothschild discusses the company's earliest days in the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Janette Sadik-Khan discusses ‘Streetfight’ on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Janette Sadik-Khan, one of the world's leading voices on urban transportation, for "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreApr 26, 2017