Fordham Conversations

Our longstanding Sunday morning show, hosted by Robin Shannon, tapped into the Fordham University community to uncover and discuss issues that impact our world, near and far. Past episodes are listed below.

Fordham Conversations: Members Only

February 08, 2014|Robin Shannon

A look inside one of Manhattan's exclusive social clubs and gentrification in the Bronx.

This week Fordham Conversations...

Fordham Conversations: Human Trafficking

February 01, 2014|Robin Shannon

This week we talk about the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking.

Human trafficking is often...

Fordham Conversations: Pure Bronx

January 25, 2014|Robin Shannon

Pure Bronx looks at the diversity of the borough and two kids trying to make it out of the ghetto

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Fordham Conversations: Art in the Bronx

January 18, 2014|Chris Williams

The art scene in the Bronx is more underground than Manhattan's, but it's on the rise.

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Fordham Conversations: A Psychobiography of Bobby Fischer

January 11, 2014|Robin Shannon

Understanding the Mind of a Famous Chess Player

Author Joseph Ponterotto, Ph.D., professor of counseling, attempts to...

Fordham Conversations: Tracking the Trends of Young Homeowners

January 04, 2014|Chris Williams

Young people are still buying homes, but they're waiting until they're older.

This week, Fordham Conversations is about...

Fordham Conversations: Fordham University and the United States: A History

December 28, 2013|Robin Shannon

Fordham University has a storied history, living through keystone American events like the Civil War and WWII.

Fordham...

Fordham Conversations: The Secrets Behind Christmas Traditions

December 21, 2013|Chris Williams

Why do we exchange presents? What's the history behind Christmas folklore?

On this week’s show, Fordham Professor Maureen...

Fordham Conversations: City Growth & Urban Law

December 14, 2013|Robin Shannon

As cities grow, so do their problems.

This week’s Fordham Conversations features Fordham’s professor of Law Nestor Davidson...

Fordham Conversations: Can Spirit Exist in a Physical World?

December 07, 2013|Chris Williams

Is there more to us than our physical bodies?

This week on Fordham Conversations, Fordham Philosophy professor Bill...