<![CDATA[Page Turners]]>
coretexts.substack.com]]>https://coretexts.substack.com/podcastSubstackSat, 04 Jul 2026 00:31:48 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6772595.rssThe ACTC PodcastThe Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC) keeps classic texts alive in higher education through reading together and engaging in thoughtful discussion. We support teachers and administrators committed to this good work.episodicThe ACTC Podcastcoretexts@substack.comNo<![CDATA[ACTC 2026 Annual Conference]]>ACTC’s 2026 annual conference theme was We Hold These Truths: Liberty, Equality, and Core Texts. It was held March 19 through 21 and hosted by Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. In this episode, we host a number of conference speakers to give an overview of their presentations as a means of showcasing the diverse topics across the conference. Since ACTC presentations happen in seminar-style panels with shorter presentations and longer conversations thereafter, we also hear from presenters on the intriguing discussions that emerged in their panels. We will also learn a bit more about some of ACTC’s partners and sponsors who helped make the conference possible, while also doing fantastic work in liberal arts and civic education.

Speakers in this episode include Molly McGrath (Assumption University and ACTC President), Mary Elizabeth Halper (Hertog Foundation and St. John’s College), Chris Snyder (Mississippi State), Creighton Rosental (Mercer University and Managing Director of ACTC Liberal Arts Institute), Carol McNamara (Great Hearts Institute), Tom Cleveland (Jack Miller Center), Franklyn Wu (Dharma Realm Buddhist University), Veronica Bryant (American Council of Trustees and Alumni), Jay Lutz (Oglethorpe University), and Tuan Hoang (Pepperdine University).



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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coretexts.substack.com]]>https://coretexts.substack.com/p/sor-juana-ines-de-la-cruzsubstack:post:191584570Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:39 GMTCore TextsNo3743<![CDATA["Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin]]>Episode one of the podcast is on James Baldwin's short story, "Sonny's Blues," with special guests Michele Rozga and Page Laws. Michele will give a short talk on the story, followed by a Q&A session with her and Page. Before their talk, you'll also hear more about the podcast and our Substack, along with a special student segment outlining what undergraduate students are reading lately in their core courses. We wrap up with the podcast with our "Pop Quiz" segment, where you can hear Page and Michele answer a few impromptu questions about their favorite books and speakers.

Theme Song: TaigaSoundProd. "New Academic Year." Adobe Stock.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coretexts.substack.com]]>https://coretexts.substack.com/p/sonnys-blues-by-james-baldwinsubstack:post:186549097Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:01:52 GMTCore TextsNo4350full<![CDATA[Page Turners Trailer]]>Welcome to Page Turners, a podcast from the Association of Core Texts and Courses (ACTC), where we explore the texts that have shaped ideas, cultures, and conversations throughout history. 

In each episode, we’ll host scholars from around the globe as we dive into the “what,” “how,” and “why” of reading and teaching Core Texts.

Listen to our trailer and stay tuned for new episodes, coming soon!



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