Duality
Duality is an exploration of contradictions through stories. Every episode, hosts Edward Sturm and Izzy Amoruso bring you two narratives and a conversation about how they coexist. At the intersection of history, art, politics, and pop culture, Duality is everywhere.
Podcasting since 2020 • 12 episodes
Duality
Latest Episodes
Finale: Good | Evil
In the season finale, Edward and Izzy look back at all of the previous episodes through a new lens: good and evil. This duality provides a single thread throughout our understanding of the world and of our podcast. Let's take a closer look.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:20
The Price of Dreams: Pragmatism | Passion
As “follow your passion” becomes conventional wisdom, some argue that pragmatism will take you further. But the choice is not as simple when privilege comes into play. The conversation about following your heart to a career is one worth having,...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:12
Colossus: Emma Lazarus | H.W. Brands
Emma Lazarus’ poem The New Colossus inscribed on the Statue of Liberty and H.W. Brands’ book American Colossus about titans of industry at the turn of the 20th century interpret the strength of our nation in two completely dif...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:57
For the Common Good: Covid-19 | Climate Crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis have a striking similarity. They force us to ask the question: am I willing to change my behavior for someone else? This week on Duality, we discuss the intersection of these two issues. This moment ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:51
Fair Admission: Regents v. Bakke | Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard
College admissions are not fair. We can agree that systemic racism has caused inequity in higher education, but how we should respond isn't as clear. As universities across the country strive for diversity, legal battles over affirmative action...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:18