Making Meaning: Why Humanities Matter Podcast

The centerpiece of our “Humanities in American Life” initiative, the Federation launched its first-ever podcast on the role the humanities have played during the pandemic and in our recovery. This six-episode season includes 12 interviews and features stories from African Americans, Asian Americans, Cuban Americans, Native Americans, and an immigrant from Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia and features humanities programming from 19 states and jurisdictional territories. The podcast ranked in the top 30% of downloads worldwide in 2021 and earned international listeners across major platforms including Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify.