Humanities Radio

We’re looking at another season of below average precipitation and snow pack, which does not bode well for the Great Salt Lake’s receding water levels. Asia Bown tells us why we should care about the lake’s levels.

The Utah Jazz end the regular season with a fifth seed in the western conference. Alma Bean takes a look at the team’s playoff hopes.

A barber’s worth can be found beyond a simple line up, they can wear many hats such as therapist, confidant or friend. Alejandro Lucero introduces us to a barber who’s created an environment of connection and diversity.

In recognition of Earth Day, Carlos Gray Santana, associate professor of philosophy, discusses the proposed next geologic time unit, the “Anthropocene” which means “human new epoch.” Recently, professor Santana has been researching and teaching the two-way interaction between how science classifies the world and how we as a species see ourselves in relation to non-human nature.

In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Maximilian Werner, associate professor/lecturer of writing and rhetoric studies, discusses his most recent book, “Wolves, Grizzlies and Greenhorns: Death and Coexistence in the American West.” His book documents his experience following a wolf pack in Centennial Valley, MT for two-and-half years and reflects on what he discovered and the people he encounter...

In honor Women’s History Month, Humanities Radio is featuring women professors who are doing incredible work. Kim Kaphingst, professor of communication, is a health communication researcher and the director of Cancer Communication Research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/kaphingst/). She is currently conducting a study comparing two models of delivering...

In honor Women’s History Month, Humanities Radio is featuring women professors who are doing incredible work. First up is Sara Yeo, associate professor of communication, who specializes in science communication, specifically how emotions and humor affect attitudes towards science and technology. She recently started her own podcast, Planet SciComm https://rss.com/podcasts/planetscicomm/ to explore...

In honor of Black History Month, Andrew Shephard, assistant professor of English, explores the representation of Black superheroes in graphic novels.

In honor Black History Month, Brandon Render, assistant professor of history, discusses the uses, misuses and omissions of Black history and how they impact understanding of the Black experience.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Maeera Shreiber, associate professor of English and chair of the Jewish Studies Initiative, discusses some of the lesser known Jewish writers who survived the Holocaust, such as Art Speigelman, Ida Fink and Ruth Kluger.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, Julia Ault, assistant professor of history, discusses why the global day was established how it is commemorated in various countries.

“We Love Music...the podcast” focuses on the benefits of music. During this episode, Lia Bremer speaks with two experts about music education. They examine how it has changed over time with the advancement of technology. They also highlight the importance of music therapy.

“Voice of Good” is a podcast that gives a voice to smaller, lesser-known nonprofits to share their mission and their passion for change. In this episode, Cate Baker focuses on Circles Salt Lake. Circles Salt Lake is a 5-year-old non-profit that works with families to help them get out and stay out of poverty.

In this episode of “Utah Rewind,” Tyler Jackson explores the different genres of Western Movies. As he explores each era of Westerns, he highlights movies filmed in Utah and talks about the state’s contribution to the film industry.

The “Social Effect” is about all things “social”. This episode focuses on the effects of social media specifically surrounding young kids around the ages of 8-18. In this episode Rylee Steyee interviews mother/daughter duo Emma and Stacee Worthen and how social media has affected both their high school experience and job working with kids both in middle and high schools in the Utah area.

Welcome to the “Mental Aspect,” in which we discuss the importance of mental health and the role it plays in sports. In this episode, Jaylene Gilstrap talks about gymnastics and the well-known case of the twisties. She speaks with Olympic medalists and a certified psychologist and athletic trainer here at the U.

“Studying Abroad” shares the stories of students who have left their homes in pursuit of a broader education. Eunice Jung examines the advantages and disadvantages of learning abroad. She also examines the difficulties students face due to cultural and language differences.

When listening to “Someone Else's Shoes,” you get to dive into the life of someone else, and really understand what it's like to be them. For this episode, trade in your dress shoes for a pair of jellies because we're throwing it back to our childhood days. Host Jena James shares conversations with four different children and gets the inside scoop on what it's like to be a kid, because– let's face...

In the episode of “Pop Up the Volume,” Justin Galletly speaks with voice actress Dorothy Elias-Fahn who has been doing voice over for almost three decades. It’s an insightful conversation about her career and how she broke into the profession.

Welcome to “Normal Brain.” A safe place where you can hear other people’s stories and experiences with mental health. Listen to therapists, parents, teens, and people just like you, as we spread awareness to end the stigma surrounding mental health. This episode features the host Kenzie Wilkinson, her mother Heidi Wilkinson, mental health advocate Saige Glazier, and therapist Richard Sullivan. Tri...

“Here’s to Our Twenties” focuses on 20-year-olds who are learning from their mistakes as they begin to navigate adulthood. Camille Baron shares “life tips." Whether it's paying bills or having a work-life balance, it all takes some getting used to. This podcast ensures twenty-somethings don't feel like they're alone.

The Utah Jazz headed into the 2021-22 NBA season with a bad taste in their mouths 
following last year’s unceremonious playoff exit. In this episode of “GenZ Utah Jazz,” Brian Preece talks with Quin Snyder, Jordan Clarkson, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley and several Jazz newcomers to get their feelings on the upcoming season and how they can put last year behind them.

This podcast focuses on the challenges and hurdles the sports world faced during the COVID-
19 pandemic. Everyone was affected, not just players and coaches. Ethan Pearce discusses the impact it had on all the different people in the sports industry.

Motivation, it’s what gets us moving every morning of every day. In this episode of
“Better than Coffee,” Maxwell Cotton learns what motivates a couple of University of Utah football players.

In this episode of “Aria Talks Sports,” Aria Fatahian breaks down the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. It’s a deep dive into the facts regarding the debate. The episode is purposefully set at 23 minutes to honor both men’s number in basketball.