Best John E. Grant Podcasts (2025)

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Fanon Che Wilkins - Department of History, Pasadena City College 56:05

11h ago56:05

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Johanna F. Almiron - Scholar and Critic 57:07

3d ago57:07

57:07

This is Brie Gorrell and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Bonnie Thornton Dill - Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Maryland 51:55

5d ago51:55

51:55

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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071. How Trauma Informed Lawyering Helps Avoid Burnout with Dr. Colin James 59:05

7d ago59:05

59:05

The impact of trauma in legal practice extends far beyond individual client interactions. From law school through retirement, lawyers face unique psychological challenges that can fundamentally alter their personalities, relationships, and effectiveness as advocates. Dr. Colin James, author of "Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law," brings decades o…

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Eola Lewis Dance and Jennie K. Williams - Kinfolkology Project, Howard University and University of Virginia 57:18

7d ago57:18

57:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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André Brock, Jr. - School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology 1:17:37

10d ago1:17:37

1:17:37

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy” 25:43

11d ago25:43

25:43

For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…

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Stephanie Shonekan - Dean of Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland 39:07

12d ago39:07

39:07

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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070. Profit First for Lawyers: A Conversation with RJon Robins 52:34

14d ago52:34

52:34

Is your law practice truly profitable? Not just cash-flow positive, but actually generating the kind of profit that allows you to serve your clients well, take care of your team, and live the life you want? In this episode, I dive deep into the critical topic of law firm profitability with RJon Robins, founder of How to Manage a Small Law Firm and …

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Kojo Damptey - Musician and School of Social Work, McMaster University 42:45

14d ago42:45

42:45

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Corey D.B. Walker - Dean of the School of Divinity, Wake Forest University 57:18

17d ago57:18

57:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Sharon Harley - Department of African American and Africana Studies, University of Maryland 1:01:27

19d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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069. Document Automation Secrets for Small Law Firms with Quinten Steenhuis 47:08

21d ago47:08

47:08

If you've ever tried to turn one of your documents or templates into something repeatable, you probably already know it is harder than it looks. Whether you're looking to streamline routine documents or create client-facing tools, this week's conversation will help you find the most effective and straightforward solution for your needs. I'm joined …

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Paul Joseph López Oro - Program in Africana Studies, Bryn Mawr College 1:07:24

21d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Tahirah Akbar-Williams - Research Librarian, University of Maryland 46:54

24d ago46:54

46:54

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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M. Keith Claybrook - Department of Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach 1:06:28

26d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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068. Adaptability by Design: Building Law Practices That Respond to Change 29:42

28d ago29:42

29:42

It’s easy to say lawyers need to “be more adaptable” in today’s shifting tech and economic climate, but real adaptability isn’t about working harder or reacting faster. It’s about responding intelligently to change by staying grounded in your mission, your goals, and the strategies that support them. In this episode, I break down what intentional a…

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Theodore R. Foster III - Department of History, University of Louisiana, Lafayette 1:07:41

28d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Jessica A. Newby - Department of History, Johns Hopkins University 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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M. Shadee Malaklou - Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Director of The bell hooks Center, Berea College 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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067. AI & Legal Writing: How to Use It Effectively with Jonah Perlin 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

What makes legal writing truly effective? It's not just about knowing the law—it's about knowing how to communicate it. In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Jonah Perlin from Georgetown Law School, where he teaches first-year legal practice and advanced legal writing courses. We explore how the process of putting ideas into words -wrestling wit…

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Ula Taylor - Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, University of California, Berkeley 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Matthew Simmons - Program in African American Studies, University of Alabama, Birmingham 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Blair LM Kelley - Department of American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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066. Build a Law Practice that Reflects Your Values, with Carolyn Elefant 50:06

1M ago50:06

50:06

There has never been a better time in the history of lawyers to start your own law practice. The tools, know-how, and access to support are better than ever before, and they keep improving every day. Whether you're facing job uncertainty, working at a firm with values that don't align with yours, or simply tired of working for someone else, going s…

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Alexis Pauline Gumbs - Poet, Scholar, and Troublemaker, Durham, North Carolina 47:46

1M ago47:46

47:46

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Kelli Morgan - Founding Executive Director, Black Artists Archive 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Charles Athanasopoulos - Department of African American and African Studies, Ohio State University 52:28

2M ago52:28

52:28

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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065. Scale Your Practice with a Mesh Management Approach 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

Most law firms start by building support structures around the expert (you), but eventually hit a ceiling where growth becomes limited by your personal capacity. No matter how efficient your team becomes at supporting you, the system can only move as fast as you can. In this episode, I explore how to transform your practice from an expert-dependent…

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Marisa Parham - Department of English, University of Maryland 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Kesewa John - Department of History, Goldsmiths University 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Serie McDougal - Department of Pan-African Studies, California State University, Los Angeles 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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064. The Dental Chair Theory of Lawyering 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

Ever feel like you're constantly juggling multiple client matters at once, switching between tasks, and never fully focusing on any single piece of work? This scattered way of working is more detrimental to your practice than you realize. One incredibly effective solution to this problem is understanding what call The Dental Chair Theory of Lawyeri…

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Marlene Daut - Departments of French and African American Studies, Yale University 50:59

2M ago50:59

50:59

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Charlene Carruthers - Department of Black Studies, Northwestern University 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Michele Reid-Vazquez - Department of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, Bowdoin College 55:08

2M ago55:08

55:08

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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063. Legal Automation Pitfalls: Are You Meeting Client Needs? 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Is your law practice suffering from too much automation? Today, I'm sharing how to recognize when automation is hurting rather than helping your practice. I'll explain why efficiency should never be your primary goal, how to avoid the "transactional trap" that alienates clients, and most importantly, how to design automations that enhance rather th…

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Courtney R. Baker - Department of English, University of California, Riverside 58:09

2M ago58:09

58:09

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Alexander Weheliye - Department of Modern Culture and Media, Brown University 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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LaTaSha Levy - Department of Afro-American Studies, Howard University 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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062. Delegation Pitfalls: When Legal Work Goes Too Deep or Too Wide 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Have you ever delegated legal work to a colleague, only to get back something that completely misses the mark? Maybe they dove way too deep into the weeds, or perhaps they barely scratched the surface of what you needed. As a lawyer, calibrating expectations when delegating tasks can be a constant challenge. In this episode, I tackle a listener que…

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Stacie McCormick - Department of English, Texas Christian University 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Derrick White - Department of African American and African Studies, University of Kentucky 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Jeffrey Ogbar - Department of History, University of Connecticut 50:26

3M ago50:26

50:26

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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061. Delivering Your Legal Work: Direct Flight or Long Layover? 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

Does your firm have legal matters that are endlessly dragging on, frustrating both you and your clients? It may seem like investing in the latest AI tools is the obvious next step to speed up your firm's delivery, but the real solution lies in managing the flow of work across your entire system. This week, I share three powerful strategies for redu…

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Ashley Smith-Purviance - Department of African American and African Studies, Ohio State University 53:47

3M ago53:47

53:47

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Brie Gorrell, Ashley Newby, and John E. Drabinski - Departments of Africana Studies and English, University of Maryland 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

This is Brie Gorrell and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, graduate and undergraduate students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political …

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Sharon P. Holland - Department of American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 55:01

3M ago55:01

55:01

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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