We're thrilled to bring you an engaging conversation between two esteemed guests: Lotte Bailyn and guest host, Gary Cohen.

Lotte Bailyn, Professor Emerita at the MIT Sloan School of Management, is a trailblazer in the field of organizational behavior and the daughter of acclaimed Austrian social scientists Marie Jahoda and Paul Lazarsfeld. Her pioneering research on work-life integration and gender equality has had a profound impact on workplaces around the world.

Joining her is Gary Cohen, a distinguished professor from the University of Minnesota, renowned for his expertise in modern European history, particularly focusing on Central Europe and the Jewish experience.

In this episode, Bailyn shares parts of her remarkable life story, highlighting her deep connections to Austria. From her family's Austrian roots to her academic and professional collaborations, Austria has played a significant role in shaping Bailyn's perspectives and achievements.

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More from Lotte Bailyn and her work:

Lotte Bailyn at MIT Sloan School of Management

Lotte Bailyn Books & Publications

Raymond Jonas is a Botstiber grant recipient and the Jon Bridgman Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington. In this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Maximilian I and the Second Mexican Empire. A brief yet impactful period, the story of the Second Mexican Empire connects 19th century Mexico and the United States with European powers of the era and a motivated Habsburg monarch, Maximilian I.

Much of the conversation stems from Jonas' recent book, Habsburgs on the Rio Grande: The Rise and Fall of the Second Mexican Empire (2024).

More from Raymond Jonas and his work:

Raymond Jonas Website

Raymond Jonas Publications

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Intro & Outro Music: Erroll Garner Trio - When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1950)

Today's guest is Yale University graduate and University of Vienna doctoral student, Alexander McCargar! In this episode, he discusses early perceptions and portrayals of Native America in the Habsburg Empire and Austrian society, as well how these first impressions evolved into present-day understanding.

McCargar offers a unique approach to historical analysis, blending his backgrounds in stage design, theatre, architecture and more!

Find more from Alexander McCargar and his work, below:

Alexander McCargar Website

Alexander McCargar presenting at "Habsburg Encounters with Native America"

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Introduction & Outro Music: Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings, Op.6 (1892)