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Chicago Humanities Tapes

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Being human is hard. Luckily we've got the biggest names and brightest minds of today's society to help us out. Join us as we sneak you into can't-miss special events and once in a lifetime conversations direct from the live Chicago Humanities experience. You'll hear fresh interviews along with previously unreleased audio from our 30+ year archive on entertainment, politics, literature, and technology. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. Want to be the first to know about upcoming events so you can see your favorite speaker live and in person? Head to chicagohumanities.org to join our email list.

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Recent Episodes

February 4, 2026

Margaret Atwood Opens Her Book of Lives

Margaret Atwood is joined in conversation with author Elif Batuman to unfold the story of her life, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape, from the cruel year that spawned Cat's Eye to the Orwellian 1980s Berlin where she wrote The Handmaid's Tale. As we travel with her along the course of her life, more and more is revealed about her writing, the connections between real life and art, and the workings of one of our greatest imaginations. Podcast Credits: Live event programmed by Michael Green Live event produced by Nikki Konomos Live event stage managed by Kait Samuels Live event produced and mixed by Jeff Kolar Production assistance by Rebecca Dose Podcast edited and mixed by Katherine Kermgard Voiceover by Anthony Fleming III Transcription assistance by Micquela Washington <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-humanities-tapes/id1534976656"> Subscribe</a> <a href="https://www.chicagohumanities.org/donate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donate now</a> to support programs like this. Explore <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/">upcoming events</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chihumanities/">Instagram</a> • <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoHumanities">YouTube</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chicagohumanities/">Facebook</a> • <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-humanities-festival">LinkedIn</a>

November 25, 2025

Ron Chernow on the Humorous Life of Mark Twain

Acclaimed author Ron Chernow, of Hamilton fame, is one of the most renowned voices in history and politics. Recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, Chernow has dedicated his life to telling the stories of some of the most notable figures in history. Chernow joins The Interview Show host Mark Bazer to discuss his newest work, Mark Twain, a nuanced portrait of "the father of American literature." Drawing on thousands of letters and hundreds of unpublished manuscripts, Chernow captures the exuberant genius whose career reflected the country's westward expansion, industrialization and foreign wars, and became the white author of his generation who grappled most fully with the legacy of slavery. Hear from Chernow as he sheds light on the life of Mark Twain — from his start as a brash journalist to his days as the most notable political pundit in the U.S. [Podcast Credits] Live event programmed by Mark Bazer Live event produced by Jesse Swanson Live event stage managed by Rebecca Dose Live event produced and mixed by Dan Glomski Production assistance by Aaron Stephenson / Micquela Washington Podcast edited and mixed by Katherine Kermgard Voiceover by Anthony Fleming III <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-humanities-tapes/id1534976656"> Subscribe</a> <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/donate/">Donate now</a> to support programs like this. Explore <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/">upcoming events</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chihumanities/">Instagram</a> • <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoHumanities">YouTube</a> • <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagohumanities">TikTok</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/chihumanities">Twitter</a> • <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/chicagohumanities/">Facebook</a> • <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-humanities-festival">LinkedIn</a>

September 25, 2025

Ed Helms on the World’s Biggest SNAFUs

Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Ed Helms joins us in conversation with podcast host and producer Greta Johnsen to discuss his new book SNAFU, which brings you an absurdly entertaining look at history’s greatest screwups. Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher diving into each decade’s craziest SNAFUs like planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather. SHOW NOTES: Read the <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/media/podcast-helms">podcast transcript</a> CW: Mature language and subject matter Photo: <a href= "https://assets.chicagohumanities.org/uploads/images/Ed-Helms-at-First-United-Methodist-050325.original.png"> Ed Helms (right) and Greta Johnsen (left) on stage at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple at the Chicago Humanities Spring Festival in May 2025.</a> Live event programmed by Michael Green Live event produced by Jesse Swanson Live event stage managed by Kait Samuels Live event produced and mixed by Dan Glomski Production assistance by Carl Herzog / Hope Mignini Podcast edited and mixed by Katherine Kermgard Voiceover by Anthony Fleming III <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-humanities-tapes/id1534976656"> Subscribe</a> <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/donate/">Donate now</a> to support programs like this. Explore <a href= "https://www.chicagohumanities.org/">upcoming events</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chihumanities/">Instagram</a> • <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoHumanities">YouTube</a> • <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagohumanities">TikTok</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/chihumanities">Twitter</a> • <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/chicagohumanities/">Facebook</a> • <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-humanities-festival">LinkedIn</a>

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What is Chicago Humanities Tapes?: Being human is hard. Luckily we've got the biggest names and brightest minds of today's society to help us out. Join us as we sneak you into can't-miss special events and once in a lifetime conversations direct from the live Chicago Humanities experience. You'll hear fresh interviews along with previously unreleased audio from our 30+ year archive on entertainment, politics, literature, and technology. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Want to be the first to know about upcoming events so you can see your favorite speaker live and in person? Head to chicagohumanities.org to join our email list.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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