Humanities Radio

Americans avoid talking politics more and more these days. Hailey Danielson looks at how the next generation of voters approaches the topic.

The covid-forced cancellation of the 2020 softball season was like a gut-punch to the University of Utah softball team. More than a year later, Chronicle beat writer Brian Preece takes a look at the work the team has put in to be ready for the 2021 season.

Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country have been facing an uptick in hatred and violence for over a year. But, a national movement to fight against this anti-Asian sentiment is on the rise. Sunwhee Mike Park has more.

In continuation of the celebration of National Humor Month, Richard Preiss, associate professor of English and author of “Clowning and Authorship in Early Modern Theatre,” discusses the origins of stage clowns – their purpose, their tactics and how their roles changed with Shakespeare.

In celebration of National Humor Month, Sara Yeo, associate professor of communication, discusses her research about using humor to communicate science -why scientists use humor, how they use it and how it affects people’s attitudes.

Colleen McDannell, professor of history and the Sterling M. McMurrin Professor of Religious studies, discusses her book “Sister Saints: Mormon Women Since the End of Polygamy.” Her book offers a history of modern Latter-day Saint women and the often-neglected stories of their experiences from the late 19th century to the present day.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Robin Jensen, professor of communication, discusses her research on Sophia Kleegman. Relatively unknown, Kleegman was the first woman appointed to the New York University College of Medicine faculty of obstetrics and gynecology in 1929 and was a pioneer in fertility medicine. Her patient-centric approach and controversial views helped change the way the medical community approached reproductive health.

Crystal Rudds, assistant professor of English, explores the genre and cultural movement of Afrofuturism – an intellectual philosophy that brings together an investment in the African diasporic past with the possibilities of technology.

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History month to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and honor their central role in history. Eric Herschthal, assistant professor of history explains its origin, its essential purpose and why Black history is American history.

In this episode, Brock Bernstein, Kowhai Anderson, and Tess Roundy discuss the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that took place in Salt Lake City on March 18, 2020. In this episode, you will hear two different perspectives on what these earthquakes mean, from both residents of Salt Lake City and a seismologist at the University of Utah.