Is Oratory the Liberal Art that will save the Liberal Arts? (ft. Dana Yeaton)

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of oratory in the context of liberal arts education with guest Dana Yeaton.

In a time when the value of a liberal arts education is constantly questioned, could the ancient art of oratory be its saving grace? Playwright and educator Dana Yeaton joins us to explore how speaking—and listening—might just be the most essential skills for our modern moment. From the power and psychological impacts of presenting in front of an audience to the evolutionary need for stories, and practical applications of storytelling in modern education and societal contexts, we ask: what does it really mean to have a voice? Tune in to discover why mastering the art of speech might be more crucial now than ever before!

People in this episode

Host: Abhir Suri

Guest: Dana Yeaton

Topics covered

• oratory
• liberal arts
• education
• storytelling
• communication skills
• public speaking

Keywords

• oratory
• liberal arts
• education
• storytelling
• public speaking
• communication
• listening skills

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