One Big Question

About One Big Question

Greg Fenves (President of Emory University) grabs a mic and some audio gear, and gathers a bunch of amazing guests to tackle the biggest questions facing our world today. Authors, researchers, influencers, and more—from across the Emory orbit—sit down for energetic and thought provoking conversations.

Publisher

Emory University

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Aug 2022

Latest episode

15 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Josh Luber: Entrepreneur, Business Founder, Collector

   Entrepreneur Josh Luber discusses his experiences co-founding StockX, Fanatics Collectibles, and ghostwrite, offering insights into building successful online marketplaces and collectible brands in this interview.

2. 

   1 Apr 2025

   Mikaila Ulmer: CEO and Emory Woodruff Scholar

   Mikaila Ulmer, CEO of Me & The Bees Lemonade and Emory Woodruff Scholar, discusses her journey as a young entrepreneur and author, offering insights into building a successful brand.

3. 

   20 Mar 2025

   Dr. Christina Gavegnano: Professor, Drug Discovery Innovator

   Dr. Christina Gavegnano discusses her work as a professor and drug discovery innovator, focusing on treatments for HIV-1, long-COVID, and depression in this interview.

4. 

   5 Oct 2023

   A Conversation with Kevin Young

   Gregory L. Fenves interviews Kevin Young about his poetry and museum curation work, highlighting the profound impact of museums on individuals.

5. 

   28 Sept 2023

   A Conversation with Ada Limón

   Gregory L. Fenves interviews Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate, exploring the beauty and significance of poetry alongside her experiences and the role of art amidst artificial intelligence.

6. 

   20 Apr 2023

   Carol Anderson: An Acclaimed Scholar and Author Defines “History”

   Dr. Carol Anderson discusses the writing, understanding, and societal impact of history with Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves in this interview.

7. 

   17 Apr 2023

   Rick Rieder: A World-Class Investment Manager Explains a Volatile Banking Sector

   Rick Rieder discusses the volatile banking sector with Gregory L. Fenves, emphasizing financial literacy and education in this interview.

8. 

   28 Sept 2022

   Christopher Mims: A Tech Columnist Takes on the Global Supply Chain

   Wall Street Journal columnist Christopher Mims discusses global supply chain disruptions, automation, and the pandemic's impact with Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves in an interview.

9. 

   14 Sept 2022

   Tayari Jones: A Best-selling Novelist Teaches Creativity

   Best-selling novelist Tayari Jones discusses teaching creative writing to undergraduate students with Emory University President Greg Fenves in an interview, revealing how she unlocks their potential.

10. 

    23 Aug 2022

    Laurel Bristow: A Science Hero Rises on Instagram

    Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow discusses with Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves how she uses social media to combat misinformation and share truths about COVID-19, in this interview.

Who has been a guest on One Big Question

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Josh Luber
• Mikaila Ulmer
• Dr Christina Gavegnano
• Kevin Young
• Ada Limón

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.