Yale University
Mentioned in 64 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Ivy League research university frequently referenced in podcasts for its faculty expertise across diverse fields including neuroscience, quantum computing, music studies, and behavioral psychology. Yale is discussed in contexts ranging from scientific breakthroughs (ketamine research for depression, microbiome studies) to institutional initiatives (expanded tuition programs, the Jackson Institute fellowship). The university is also mentioned in relation to notable affiliations, including past funding connections and the work of prominent researchers and academics across humanities and STEM disciplines.
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Episode Mentions
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 14, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: This Is Who Really Deserves Reparations
“Referenced as institution with declining Jewish enrollment (20-30% to 8-9%) due to institutional antisemitism”
Morning Brew Daily · May 13, 2026
Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Harvard Cracks Down on A Grades
“Currently pursuing grade inflation reforms with campus-wide mean GPA target of 3.0.”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · May 8, 2026
E365: Stanford GSB Professor on Venture Capital’s Manager Incentives
“Referenced in context of David Swenson's endowment investment management and career choices”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 8, 2026
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
“Mentioned as recipient of $30B in Middle East studies funding over 30 years”
Small Town Murder · May 7, 2026
The Perverted Professor - Sharon, Massachusetts
“Where William Douglas completed postgraduate fellowship year that altered his academic ambitions and career trajectory”
The Caregiver's Journey · May 5, 2026
Turn Your Wishes Into Reality: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementiastled Project
“Conducted the original WOOP study with dementia caregivers that inspired Donna Fettis to develop WOOP for dementia caregivers program”
Freakonomics Radio · May 1, 2026
673. What Is Money?
“Institution where David Lang teaches composition and earned his doctorate”
Speaking of Psychology · May 1, 2026
Managing stress in turbulent times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD
“Institution where Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. held faculty appointments”
ZOE Science & Nutrition · Apr 30, 2026
Should you take Ozempic? The 5 things you need to know before starting GLP-1 drugs | Dr Ania Jastreboff
“Institution where Dr. Jastreboff directs the Obesity Research Centre and conducts clinical trials”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 29, 2026
How an antisemitic conspiracy theory made its way to a state capitol
“Conducted survey research showing antisemitism growing on both political left and right”
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Apr 27, 2026
BONUS: Eat Smarter: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Gut, Brain and Metabolic Health with Shawn Stevenson
“Researchers discovered hypothalamic-gut inflammation feedback loop and brain's control over nutrient absorption”
Today, Explained · Apr 23, 2026
When your college closes
“Elite institution mentioned as example of college unlikely to face closure despite broader higher education crisis”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 23, 2026
America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
“Institution where Brooks teaches courses on character development and gives talks on ambition and moral philosophy”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 21, 2026
Ep. 1957 - Largest LGBTQ Pride Festival Ever In Sodom And Gomorrah... Gross
“Referenced as example of institutional decay; lost religious mission and classical education focus”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Apr 17, 2026
Jodie Foster & John Hinckley Jr. (with RedHanded)
“Institution where Jodie Foster enrolled as a freshman, prompting Hinckley to pursue a fake writing course to locate her”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026
Ah... They're Fighting Again!
“Referenced in context of William F. Buckley's 1951 critique of secular faculty; also mentioned for ideological imbalance”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 15, 2026
Ep. 1953 - JD Vance Speaks At TPUSA Amid Attacks On Erika Kirk
“Institution where Hassan Piker spoke claiming Soviet Union collapse was a catastrophe”
NPR News Now · Apr 15, 2026
NPR News: 04-15-2026 12PM EDT
“Conducted modeling study estimating $244 million cost of measles cases and vaccination rate impacts”
Conversations with Tyler · Apr 15, 2026
Kim Bowes on the Economic Lives of Rome's Ninety Percent
“Excavated the town of Dura-Europos on the Euphrates and houses artifacts in Yale Art Museum”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Apr 15, 2026
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve: The Simple Daily Habit Linked to Happiness (Do This ONE Thing Every Day and Significantly Improve Your Life!)
“Laurie Santos teaches science of wellbeing class at Yale; De Neve launching similar oversubscribed MBA elective at Oxford Business School”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora
“Dr. Ellen Vora's undergraduate institution where she earned her BA”
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Apr 13, 2026
BONUS: “Why Am I So Tired?” – How to Restore Your Cellular Energy and Fight Midlife Fatigue with Baran Dilaver | Menopause, Perimenopause & Longevity
“Conducting largest clinical trial on NMN (700 patients) examining fertility outcomes in women and men”
Chapter by Chapter · Apr 11, 2026
Leviticus 11: God Gives Us a Menu
“Referenced for a 12-year study on book readers living two years longer than non-readers”
PBD Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
Jiang Xueqin Finally Breaks His Silence With PBD | PBD #772
“Jiang Xueqin's alma mater; attended for college before moving to China for opportunities”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Apr 7, 2026
The Missing Piece in Longevity: The Top Gerontologist on Aging, Joy, and the Science of Thriving
“Research cited showing aging beliefs impact lifespan by 7.5 years and affect inflammation and disease expression”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Holy Week, Artemis II Lifts Off
“Mentioned for its divinity program, worship music program, and Catholic chapel where host's daughter sings in choir”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Mar 19, 2026
Practical Tips For Practicing Gratitude That Could Change Your Life
“Where Dr. Laurie Santos teaches psychology and the good life, the most popular class in Yale's history”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 16, 2026
The Science of Emotion Regulation: Strategies for When You're Anxious, Angry, or Comparing Yourself To Other | Marc Brackett, Ph.D
“Home institution of Dr. Marc Brackett; houses the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence where his research is conducted”
99% Invisible · Mar 10, 2026
A Man, a Plan, a Canal—Mars!
“Ivy League institution whose professors supported Lowell's theory of intelligent life on Mars”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 10, 2026
145. Dr. Dave Rabin: HRV, Vagal Tone, and the Science of Safety for Performance and Mental Health
“Where John Crystal's foundational research on ketamine's antidepressant properties was conducted”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Feb 23, 2026
E310: The DPI Problem Plaguing Venture Capital & PE
“David Swenson's team created foundational private asset distribution models used for 25+ years”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 16, 2026
Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)
“Psychiatrist Ben Calmendi led study on psilocybin treatment for OCD patients with significant positive results”
The Commentary Magazine Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Epstein Rabbit Hole
“Mentioned as recipient of Epstein science program funding alongside Harvard”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Feb 10, 2026
The MacGyver Secret: How to Unlock Your Subconscious Mind and Solve Anything with Lee Zlotoff - Episode 143
“Co-author of The MacGyver Secret holds a PhD in clinical psychology and cognitive science from Yale”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track
“Cited for neuroscience research on how physical clutter affects brain processing and cognitive load”
The Daily · Feb 6, 2026
When Anesthesia Fails and the Patient Is Cut Open
“Ran fertility clinic where nurse stole fentanyl, leading to patient pain during procedures”
The Science of Happiness · Feb 5, 2026
The Science of Love (Episode 1)
“Computational biologist Francesco Baggini conducted microbiome study on 2,000 Hondurans examining how relationships affect gut bacteria”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 2, 2026
How to Design a More Meaningful Life (with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)
“Dr. Laurie Santos teaches at Yale and works with Type A undergraduates struggling with transactional world imperialism”
Fela Kuti: Fear No Man · Jan 30, 2026
13: African Counterpoint
“Michael Veal is a professor of ethnomusicology there; institution represents academic study of music”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Jan 29, 2026
Unpacking the Mystery of Headaches
“Dr. Gotchock established the first headache medicine program at Yale and is a professor treating patients there”
NPR News Now · Jan 28, 2026
NPR News: 01-27-2026 7PM EST
“Expanded free tuition program to families earning up to $200,000 annually”
Raising Boys & Girls · Jan 27, 2026
Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
“Dr. Brackett is founding director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor at Yale's Child Study Center”
The Wild with Chris Morgan · Jan 27, 2026
Musical termites? What happens when you let nature sing
“Ellis Soto earned his PhD here; collaborated with music faculty Matthew Sutter and Konrad Kaczmarek on pigeon flight sonification and bird monitoring at Yale Farm.”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Jan 26, 2026
The Surprising Science of Creativity (with Dr. George Newman)
“Institution where Dr. Newman completed his PhD before joining University of Toronto”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Jan 19, 2026
Why Chasing Success Can Leave You Feeling Stuck (with David Brooks)
“Institution where David Brooks was a fellow at the Jackson Institute; mentioned in context of his academic background”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 16, 2026
Dr. Maya Shankar: The Mindset Shift You Need When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
“Undergraduate institution where Shankar studied cognitive science and worked in primate research lab”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Jan 15, 2026
Cognitive Scientist Maya Shankar On Navigating Unexpected Life Changes, The Neuroscience Of Identity, & How To Unlock Your Next Self
“Maya Shankar's undergraduate institution; where she studied cognitive science and worked in Laurie Santos' monkey lab”
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ? · Jan 14, 2026
Theresa Lyons: Navigating Autism: Science,Hope and Advocacy
“Theresa Lyons earned her PhD in chemistry from Yale and is described as Yale University-trained scientist”
Stay Tranquilo · Jan 14, 2026
Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza on Visualization and Approach for the National Championship
“Ivy League school that offered Mendoza a scholarship before Cal's last-minute offer; represents alternative athletic path”
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · Jan 9, 2026
Why can’t we remember being babies?
“Home institution of Professor Nick Turk-Brown, whose lab studies memory formation in babies and toddlers”