Ep 7: Teaching the Humanities in the 21st Century with Professor Deanna Venezio

Ivory Tower Boiler Room · Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 15m

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It's a brand-new episode of Teaching the Humanities! I'm joined by co-hosts Jan Balakian and Ameenah McKiethen with special guest Professor Deanna Venezio! Today's episode highlighted an engaging talk on classroom distractions among Gen Z students and how many are forthcoming on their disdain for their cell phones.

What got them here and what can we do to accommodate/learn alongside them? Our chat with…