Humanities Radio

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Welcome ghost fanatics! “Ghosting U” is back again with more spooky stories. On this week's episode of Ghosting U, our ghost town members talk to a ghost hunter, Shelby Ricker, to learn about EVPS and how they pick up sounds and phrases made by ghosts. We also get a look at the haunted Rio Grande Station in downtown Salt Lake City. Then we learn about tombstone...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Welcome ghost fanatics! “Ghosting U” is back again to provide you with yet another bone-chilling episode. To gain more insight we’ve contacted Salt Lake City’s finest ghost hunter, Fiona Robinson, affiliated with Grimm’s Ghost Tours. As well as venturing out to the paranormal site of Fort Douglas, a historic army camp, featuring an interview with the Head Direc...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U is a podcast dedicated to unearthing the hauntings in and around the University of Utah. In this first episode, we look at the history and ghostly encounters had at Red Butte Garden.

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In episode 4 of U Of U COVID Sports Report, the team talks all things fans, and in particular the Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS). Scott Stephens sits down with members of the MUSS to gather their perspectives on the lack of sports and how that has affected their collegiate experience. The group also discusses this in further detail at the end of the episode...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In episode 3 of the U Of U COVID Sports Report, the team takes on the issue of recruiting and how it has factored in on the University of Utah, as well as the differences for the athletes. Kloee Sexton sits down with high school athlete Jaxon Dart, as well as Josh Furlong, from KSL with Leif Thulin. Enjoy!

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In the second episode of The U of U Covid Sports Report, the team investigates the issue of the University of Utah football team being able to compete and play in some limited capacity this fall season, while other university sports have not been given the same opportunity. The team is joined by a member of the University of Utah women’s soccer team, a member o...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In this first episode of The U of U Covid Sports Report, the team delves into a sports world that has been ravaged by the global pandemic. Sports all around the country have been shut down, postponed, and are grasping at straws as to how they will resume operations. Zach Janis and Casey Overfield join the team as well to add their input on this unfortunate new...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Episode 4 of 2020 Vision focuses on activism amid a pandemic. On this episode, we examine how activism has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and what inspires people to take social justice action during a global health crisis.

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Episode 3 of 2020 Vision focuses on zoom university. The COVID-19 pandemic shattered not only the lives of students and faculty, but it has disrupted the essence of higher education. Its effect and impact is covered in this week’s episode of 2020 vision.

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Episode 2 of 2020 Vision focuses on Natural Disasters. In 2020, we've faced a lot of uncertainty in such a short period of time. We’ve had wildfires, earthquakes, windstorms, and a worldwide pandemic. But how do you handle one natural disaster after another? On this week’s show, we’re talking to local Utah residents about preparing for the worst when the worst...

Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Episode 1 of 2020 Vision focuses on mental health. Listen to find out how a global pandemic affects our mental health and what we can do to cope.

Greg Smoak, associate professor of history and director of the American West Center, discusses the origins of Thanksgiving and how the holiday has changed since the initial feast in 1621.

Eric Hinderaker, distinguished professor of history, discusses how history – specifically the creation of the electoral college and the consequential elections of 1800 and 1824 – has shaped modern presidential politics.

Sean Lawson, associate professor of communication and author of “Cybersecurity Discourse in the United States,” discusses potential cybersecurity threats to the 2020 presidential election, who is behind them, how they are being addressed and what citizens can do about them (spoiler alert: get out and VOTE).

Kim Korinek, professor of sociology and director of the Asia Center housed in the College of Humanities, discusses how Asian nations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of anti-Chinese rhetoric in the U.S. and the role of the Asia Center in building knowledge about the region.

Description: COVID-19 has been a breeding ground for conspiracy theories since it began in spring 2020. Each day, newsfeeds are filled with information about the virus and media consumers are left to separate fact from fiction. Jim Tabery, associate professor of philosophy, discusses some of these conspiracy theories, why people believe them, how they get started and more.

In the past two seasons, Humanities Radio has recorded 30 podcasts, creating hours and hours of audio. Things don’t always go as smoothly as editing may make them seem, so here’s a behind-the-mic listen of what it’s actually like to record these podcasts.

Ethan Cisneros, a current student studying strategic communication and co-founder and president of Thirst Drinks, describes how he started his company and what has made him successful.

The University of Utah Asia Campus located in Songdo, South Korea offers programs in communication, psychology, urban ecology, film & media arts and graduate programs in public health and biomedical informatics. Scott Jo, a communication major, discusses what it’s like to be a student at UAC.

The U's Writing Studies Scholars Program helps students from Salt Lake Community College transfer to the U to major in writing studies. Heather Graham, a current writing studies scholar, discusses more about the program and how it has impacted and influenced her education.

The American West Center was founded in 1964 with the mission of researching the history and culture of the American West. Greg Smoak, associate professor of history and director of the center, discusses more about the goals of the center, current and past research projects and student involvement.

Rebecca Bateman, an honors student living in the Humanities House, discusses how her majors in philosophy and economics complement each other and how she prioritizes and manages her responsibilities.

Academic advisors at the University of Utah advocate for students as they navigate their education and help them reach their academic goals. Cameron Vakilian, advisor in the College of Humanities, discusses his role and why it’s important to meet with an advisor on a regular basis.

Since arriving at the U, Trysta Moala, an Asian Studies major who lives in the Humanities House, has been actively involved on campus. She was a member of the Humanities scholars cohort last year and has participated in an alternative spring break focusing on HIV and AIDS in LA. In this episode, she discusses her experience and the importance of being an engaged and active student.

Learning Abroad provides students with transformational academic opportunities that foster direct interaction with other cultures. Jacquée Williams, coordinator for Learning Abroad, discusses available resources, eligibility requirements, funding and more.