Podcasts & webcasts of talks, courses, and informative shows

This page contains my bookmarks on audio and video materials available online. These include lectures by famous people, good talks on a variety of subjects, online TV & radio, recordings of courses offered in universities, etc. Most of these are hosted by various universities and are ‘academic’ in nature. The list is constantly updated as and when I find new resources.

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List of websites

1. Bill Moyers Journal . Home | PBS
   Bookmarked on 29.10.2009:

   A set of fantastic interviews by Bill Moyers in PBS.

2. 500 Internal Server Error
   Bookmarked on 28.10.2009:

   500 Internal Server Error

3. ResearchChannel
   Bookmarked on 22.09.2009:

   Yet another channel hosted by a University covering a large number of academic topics.

4. UCTV – University of California Television
   Bookmarked on 22.09.2009:

   UCTV has a number of programmes based on events in the University of California system. Programmes cover broad topics like arts, science, humanities, business, etc. The website is well organised and has some highly informative series.

5. Asia Society
   Bookmarked on 29.05.2009:

6. CHIASMOS
   Bookmarked on 28.02.2009:

   The University of Chicago International & Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source. Contains a good list of podcasts by interesting speakers on international issues.

7. World Bank online broadcasts
   Bookmarked on 25.01.2009:

   talks and other programmes relating to world bank

8. UCLA Center for India and South Asia Podcasts
   Bookmarked on 09.10.2008:

9. Ira Katznelson | When Affirmative Action Was White | WGBH Forum Network | Free Online Lectures
   Bookmarked on 18.07.2008:

10. FLP – Free Library Podcast
    Bookmarked on 28.06.2008:

11. The Power of Oratory in the United States
    Bookmarked on 23.05.2008:

    Full text, audio and video of landmark speeches in the United States

12. Interesting podcasts from India
    Bookmarked on 27.04.2008:

13. LSE Public lectures
    Bookmarked on 10.03.2008:

14. The Federalist Papers Podcast
    Bookmarked on 23.01.2008:

    Podcast series on the federalist papers by Madison, Hamilton & Jay.

15. ThoughtCast
    Bookmarked on 01.01.2008:

    "A podcast and public radio interview program with authors, academics and innovators, hosted by Jenny Attiyeh"

16. Free video lectures
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2007:

    A very large list of academic lectures from many Universities. Arranged by topics and searchable.

17. Psychology lectures – Webcast and Podcast
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2007:

    Extensive list of psychology lectures from different universities. Includes guest lectures and full courses.

18. Boston Webcasts & Podcasts
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2007:

    "Webcasts of Free Public Lectures in Partnership with Boston's Leading Cultural and Educational Organizations"

19. Learn out Loud – Podcasts and Webcasts
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2007:

    "LearnOutLoud.com is your one-stop destination for audio and video learning. Browse over 15,000 educational audio books, MP3 downloads, podcasts, and videos."

20. NUS Webcast
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2007:

    Webcast of public events at National University of Singapore

21. Alternative Radio
    Bookmarked on 23.06.2007:

    Large collection of talks by intellectuals like Edward Said, Arundhati Roy, and others.

22. UBLaw Podcasts
    Bookmarked on 18.05.2007:

    "Faculty Conversations feature conversations with University at Buffalo Law School faculty and other prominent scholars on cutting-edge research and important ideas in law and society"

23. University Channel
    Bookmarked on 18.05.2007:

    "Videos of academic lectures and events from all over the world". The channel is hosted by Princeton but draws from events in many universities in the US and other countries e.g. NUS, Singapore & LSE, UK

24. Podcast of Berkeley course
    Bookmarked on 18.05.2007:

    Complete set of lectures online in form of Podcasts. This is a 100 level course.

25. Wired for Books
    Bookmarked on 08.05.2007:

    Unedited interviews originally recorded by Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Covers writers and other well known figures

26. Podcasts – National Geographic
    Bookmarked on 07.05.2007:

    Free podcasts and webcasts from National Geographic

27. Georgetown Law – Webcasts and Podcasts
    Bookmarked on 05.05.2007:

    Meetings and talks on legal issues

28. UC Berkeley Video and Podcasts for Courses & Events
    Bookmarked on 18.04.2007:

29. National Constitution Center USA
    Bookmarked on 16.04.2007:

    Webcast of debates and talks in NCC at Philedelphia

30. TED Talks
    Bookmarked on 15.04.2007:

    "annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes ". All talks are brief and many are brilliant. This is certainly worth a watch.

31. MBA Podcasts-TimesOnline
    Bookmarked on 28.03.2007:

    "Ten of the world's leading business thinkers provide the latest thinking in economics, management, finance, strategy and marketing. The weekly series of lectures will be available as a 30-minute podcast"

32. Deloitte Insights Podcasts
    Bookmarked on 16.03.2007:

    Podcasts by Deloitte consultancy on various topics. Can filter by broad topics or by a small set of industry.

33. Webcast Services of National Informatics Centre
    Bookmarked on 28.02.2007:

    Budgets, and other talks of importance streamed online live and recorded

34. National Radio Project
    Bookmarked on 20.09.2006:

    "Making Contact is committed to in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. Showcasing voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, Making Contact focuses on the human realities of politics and the connections between local

35. Princeton University WebMedia – Special Events
    Bookmarked on 12.06.2006:

    Podcasts of major seminars and talks in Princeton University

36. Berkeley Lectures Podcast
    Bookmarked on 18.05.2006:

    Podcast of interesting lectures by well known intellectuals and academics in Berkeley campus. Lectures date back to 1960s.

37. Radio Economics
    Bookmarked on 16.05.2006:

    Podcast of lectures in economics.

38. Podcast Directory
    Bookmarked on 16.05.2006:

    Have not used it yet, but looks like a detailed site with categorised links to podcasts