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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 keeps happening. Tune in and listen to what they had to say.

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.