This is UIC

Life curriculum with Gholdy Muhammad: How do we build a steady mindset for uneven times? 31.03.2026 34:56 ↓

How a framework helps navigate a heavy world with joy.

Unpacking conflict zones with David Stovall: What happens when we refuse to look away? 17.03.2026 18:23 ↓

Examining the formula for social conflict zones and the factors that contribute to them.

Space-bound with Yuri Labuca: How can perspective change your life? 03.03.2026 11:15 ↓

How a journey from the Philippines to NASA shaped one student’s perspective and pursuit of space.

From here and from there with Zitlali Morales: What does belonging look like as a daughter of immigrants? 17.02.2026 15:49 ↓

How growing up bilingual as a child of immigrants shapes identity and perspective.

Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can’t we all get along? 03.02.2026 21:06 ↓

How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.

The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down? 20.01.2026 21:22 ↓

Exploring phone addiction and the attention economy in the age of personalized algorithms.

Bonus: Chair Chats exclusive with Holden Thorp 16.12.2025 6:04 ↓

Exploring how mentorship and empathy shape leadership.

Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals? 02.12.2025 23:20 ↓

Exploring how education behind bars can reduce recidivism and spark lasting change.

Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path? 18.11.2025 21:43 ↓

Exploring how relationships shape life trajectory.

Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure? 04.11.2025 18:04 ↓

Bringing closure to military families through anthropology.

Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize? 21.10.2025 14:48 ↓

Unpacking the power of storytelling in health care.

A horror filmmaker’s take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught? 07.10.2025 19:05 ↓

Unpacking how fear is learned—and how it can be unlearned.

Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery? 23.09.2025 35:20 ↓

Using hip-hop as a pathway to mental health and trauma recovery.

Trailer: Season 1, This is UIC 17.09.2025 1:06 ↓

New podcast launches Sept.23.