University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Dhakshin Ramanathan, MD, PhD, explains the basics of neuroscience and how brain stimulation works. He takes a deep dive into Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) noting how it works, why it works, and its efficacy as a treatment. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37609]

Malcolm John, MD, MPH, and Sarah Lahidji, MHA, share how to enhance language and clinical care access, patient experience and engagement, and clinical outcomes to improve health for historically resilient communities. They explain the key definitions related to health care equity and the impact of health care disparities research. They also describe the translation of health care equity efforts to quality and safety systems and practitioners. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37573]

Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy rich activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37417]

For several Latin American & Caribbean (LAC) countries, notably Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina and Guyana, the production of oil and gas is vital for their fiscal health. This dilemma has only been exacerbated by the economic challenges derived from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, countries in the region face growing pressure to de-carbonize their economies. To support LAC countries on the path towards net-zero objectives, international financial institutions and multilateral development banks – including the Inter-American Development Bank – are now de-emphasizing funding for fossil fuel-related projects. The Institute of the Americas hosts Jessica Bedoya, Chief of Staff and Chief Strategy Officer for the Inter-American Development Bank to address these issues, including the challenge of balancing energy transition and job growth with the realities of securing badly needed external financing to support economic recoveries. Series: "Climate Crisis" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 37481]

Tom Kamber talks about harnessing the power of technology to change how we age. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37606]

Jalene Hernandez shares her experience as a first gen college student. She talks about the research opportunities she found in the field of aerospace engineering as well as the social connections she found through student organizations. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37091]

Moderator Wendy Eley Jackson speaks with Gareth Crocker about his film-making process for the South African television show, Shadow. Crocker discusses various elements of the series, including his decision to shoot in his hometown of Johannesburg to lend authenticity to location, the process of collaborative writing with his friend and co-creator, seeking feedback from diverse voices to craft genuine characters, and acknowledging the room for growth. He also spoke on internet bandwidth issues in some parts of the country and the accessibility of Netflix. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37611]

Gabby Herencia knew that to achieve her goals, she needed to attend college. Wanting to be close to home, she found herself at UC San Diego. On campus she found community through student organizations and developed an interest in social justice. She shares advice for current college students and talks about how she found her post-college path. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37491]

There is a puzzle about counterfactuals that parallels a more familiar puzzle about free will. The familiar puzzle is the apparent incompatibility between free will and determinism. Robert Stalnaker, Professor of Philosophy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, argues, first, that the general puzzle gives us reason to look more closely at the details of the semantics for counterfactuals, and second, that the parallel with the standard argument for incompatibilism (labeled ‘the Consequence Argument’) gives us reason to look more closely at the central role of counterfactuals in practical reasoning. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37310]

Natalia Avina-Ochoa came to UC San Diego as a transfer student looking to find her place in the world of STEM. She talks about the differences between community college and a four year university, how she started her own club, and how she helps other students with the transfer process. She also shares how she found mentors and research opportunities in her field.

Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37206]