{"podcast":{"title":"EdUp Provost","slug":"edup-provost-7039442","podcast_index_feed_id":7039442,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/EdUpProvost/feed.xml","website_url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/697906/IMG_6045M_n29irn.jpg","author":"Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)","episode_count":99,"summary":"The EdUp Provost Podcast is a proud member of the EdUp Experience® podcast family, America’s leading higher education podcast network. Brought to you by the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO), EdUp Provost offers a platform for sharing best practices, discussing current academic challenges, and promoting the educational and organizational interests of Chief Academic Officers. Each episode provides thought-provoking conversations with leaders in higher education, equipping CAOs with insights and resources to navigate societal challenges and enhance their institutions.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442"},"episode":{"title":"3. Building Networks of Trust: A Conversation with Anthony Laden","slug":"3-building-networks-of-trust-a-conversation-with-anthony-laden","published_at":"2025-09-17T11:19:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/3-building-networks-of-trust-a-conversation-with-anthony-laden","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442","url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com/e/3-building-networks-of-trust-a-conversation-with-anthony-laden/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/53yhtmg5n95e8d6p/riverside_tony_gregor_jun_18_2025_002_gregor_thuswaldner_6egxc.mp3","summary":"In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Anthony Laden discusses his book Networks of Trust: The Social Costs of College and What We Can Do About Them and explores the social costs of college education. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the networks of trust that students form, how these networks are transformed in college, and the implications for faculty and staff. Dr. Laden addresses the need for inclusivity in politically diverse classrooms, the framework of epistemic nests, and the importance of charitable thinking in fostering a supportive learning environment. He advocates for recognizing the caring profession of teaching and the need for faculty development to better serve students from diverse backgrounds. Takeaways There are two networks: social and informational trust networks. College shapes students' informational trust networks. Awareness of student transformation is crucial for faculty. Political diversity in education requires open and welcoming spaces. Charitable thinking helps bridge divides and promotes understanding.","meta_description":"In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Anthony Laden discusses his book Networks of Trust: The Social Costs of College an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2405,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/edup-provost-7039442/episodes/3-building-networks-of-trust-a-conversation-with-anthony-laden/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/3-building-networks-of-trust-a-conversation-with-anthony-laden.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}