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Episode 69: ENCORE EPISODE 69: Figuring out the Post-Tenure Book with Elli Stern

February 9th, 2026

Yale professor Elli Stern talks with us about figuring out what kind of writing we want to do after tenure—and the importance of building a team of friends and colleagues who can read drafts and provide valuable feedback.

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