Humanities Radio

How does a Utah school ban a book? Alpine School District has removed 22 books from their shelves. Washington County has banned 14. Granite County School District is currently reviewing 205 books. It’s no secret that book bannings have been on the incline. Thea Soter takes a look at how they work in the state of Utah.

US Soccer Interest is Booming With the FIFA World Cup heading the United States in 2026, University of Utah student Thatcher Patterson takes a look at the growth and importance of soccer in the United States, primarily locally here in Utah.

Beyond the Party The Hidden Dangers of Greek Life and Drinking Culture College students regularly engage in drinking and partying, but for those who are members of Greek organizations, it may be even more prevalent. Rhenick Edwards explains.

The Hidden Community of Utah This year's legislature took on a plethora of anti-queer legislation including the state's own Don't Say Gay Bill. Reede Nasser reports this left many in the LGBQT+ community feeling alone.

What’s happening with snowboard videos in 2023? There’s something weird going on in the snowboard world. Videos are both dying and thriving, brands are excepting so much, and riders don’t really know where to fit in. Norm Schoff has more.

Utah’s Lone Peak Girls Basketball Team Wins Second Straight State Championship Utah’s Lone Peak High School Girls Basketball team proves its one of the most talented programs in the state, and the country after winning its second straight state championship. Kenzie Valenteen has more.

Female Rebellion: How Women’s work changed activism In the wake of social upheaval the past few years, Reporter Kayla Lien goes into depth about the history of craft activism and feminine revolution.

Salt Lake City Struggles with Affordable Housing Crisis Salt Lake City has seen a surge in housing prices over the past few years, leading to an affordable housing crisis that has affected thousands of people in the city. Joshua Matthews speaks with residents and experts about the issue and what the city is doing to address it.

How The Carbon Company is Revolutionizing Climate Change Solutions When it comes to solving the issue of climate change, a new startup company named The Carbon Company is leading the charge. Jonathan Little explores what the company is doing.

Three Years Later, U Students Continue to Adapt Three years after COVID-19 began, there are a lot of changes in higher education, including different types of class formats. Jenny Kim looks at how colleges were forced to evolve due to restrictions implemented in the pandemic.

Big Cottonwood Canyon Traffic: A Look into Solutions for Resort Employees and Visitors Visitors to Big Cottonwood Canyon face a traffic jam nearly every day during the winter. Jake Lewis investigates what can be done for resort employees and visitors alike.

So much snow, for better and for worse This winter continues to be one for the books. We got historic snowfall in Utah, both in the valley and in our mountains. All that snow affected us in a number of ways, and we’re going to be feeling its impact well into the summer. Jacob Freeman reports.

Salt Lake’s local food industry is recovering from one of its hardest years yet Salt Lake City’s local restaurant community is recovering from one of its hardest years yet faced with high inflation. Elle Crossley takes an inside look at the past year.

Baseball Fever is Back in Utah Major League Baseball is America’s favorite pastime and Utah sports fans are excited for the league to potentially expand to their state. Elijah Murray has the story.

“Fascists Go Home!” Students Protest YAF Event, Some Removed by Campus Police Some U students are protesting a presentation that an on-campus group is hosting that spoke against topics like critical race theory, diversity, equity and inclusion and “LGBTQ indoctrination.” Carlene Coombs has more.

Arsenic Poisoning Becomes a Fear as the Great Salt Lake Dries Up: How Can We Make a Difference? A rapid decline in the Great Salt Lake’s water levels continues to impact Utah. Cana Bosschart reports levels of arsenic are one of the most significant factors.

Kilby Block Party: Why the Rapidly Growing Festival Matters to the Salt Lake Music Community When people across the country think of Utah, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t cool music festivals and a vibrant concert scene. But that's exactly what you'll find at the Kilby Block party. Andrew Christiansen describes how the festival has rapidly grown in popularity over the past few ye...

Dr. Hollis Robbins, the Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Utah, shares her career journey and discusses how getting a humanities education can benefit your life, as well as your career.

Jana Cunningham, Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Humanities, shares her career journey over the years and how she used her degree in Humanities in marketing. When it comes to getting your foot in the door with your career, it can be stressful. Jana shares tips on how to gain experience while in college to better prepare for your career.

Whit Fuller, a queer trans masculine journalism student at the University of Utah, highlights experiences of queer joy and opportunities for connection and activism within the campus’s queer community. This episode focuses on the U’s own LGBT Resource Center and the support that’s available for queer students and queer students of color.

The Rhenick Podcast is a personal, heart warming podcast that takes listeners through Rhenick Edward’s journal entries while growing up. You endure a lot of challenges through your 20's and Rhenick has created a place to connect and look at the world through the eyes of a different human.

Reede Nasser takes an in-depth look at the growing mental illness problem in Utah. This episode includes representatives from two Utah non-profits BAART and NAMI. Nasser sat down with three mental health and addiction experts to find out what treatment options are available for those who are struggling in Utah.

In this episode of Figuring It Out, Raegan Zitting explores studying abroad. She gets the inside scoop from a family of three who all studied abroad at different times and wouldn’t change their experiences for the world. She highlights the challenges, the highs, and how it changed their family.

In this episode of Yaige’s World, Paige Nelson interviews students on what they see as the most controversial issues they face. She then brings them together to find common ground on their differences.

In this episode, Norm Schoff breaks down why the political climate seems so hostile these days. He talks with Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swenson about hate, vitriol, and the struggles of running an election in 2022. He also speaks with women on both sides of the political aisle about gerrymandering and the spread of misinformation.