University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Introduction to the CARTA Imagination and Human Origins symposium. The symposium explores the evolutionary origins of human imagination, its impact on the sciences and arts, the consequences of imagination impairment, and the fundamental genetic and neurological basis of human imagination. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 33802]

Franz Liszt composed twelve “symphonic poems,” of which “Les Préludes” has proven to be the most popular. Its structure is deceptively simple, based loosely on sonata form but differing from the classical sonata in its development of a few basic themes, rather than contrasting very different thematic material in distinct movements. The attractiveness of the piece lies in Liszt’s ingenious transitions and transformations as the music moves from episode to episode, by turns turbulent and serene, until the various strands finally come together in the dramatic finale. Explaining the title “Les Préludes,” Liszt posed the question, “What else is life but a series of preludes to that unknown hymn, the first and solemn note of which is intoned by Death?” Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Show ID: 33849]

Novelist Sinan Antoon and journalist Leila Fadel discuss the documentary Life after the Fall, offering unique insight into modern day Iraq after the fall of Hussein. The discussion is moderated by Mona Damluji, Film & Media Studies, UCSB. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33760]

Flavio Vincenti, MD. Kidney Transplantation, UCSF. Chris Freise, MD. Division of Transplant Surgery, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33822]

Dr. Nikki Schroeder and Dr. Utku Kandemir look at treatment for common upper extremity fractures of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33740]

Drought, climate change, an aging infrastructure and growing population threaten the water California’s San Joaquin Valley uses to supply most of the nation’s produce and a large proportion of its livestock and dairy. "Adequate water for food for the nation is a water security issue, and it’s also a national security issue," says UC Merced CITRIS researcher Roger Bales in a new documentary examining water problems and solutions across the United States and globally

Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 33729]

Amar Akbar Anthony was a Bollywood blockbuster when it was released in 1977 and has become a classic of Hindi cinema and a touchstone of Indian popular culture. William Elison (Religious Studies, UCSB), Christian Lee Novetzke (International Studies, University of Washington) and Andy Rotman (Religion, Smith College) discuss their co-authored book on the film that offers a sympathetic and layered interpretation of the film’s deeper symbolism, seeing it as a lens for understanding modern India’s experience with secular democracy. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33816]

In the comedic documentary “The Problem with Apu” (2017), South Asian-American comedian Hari Kondabolu confronts his long-standing “nemesis” Apu Nahasapeemapetilon – better known as the Indian convenience store owner on The Simpsons. Kondabolu joins Kum-Kum Bhavnani (Sociology, UCSB) for a conversations about the film. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 33754]

Knowing how to sell yourself is key to the hiring process. Sue Ebner, principal at Ebner Consults, sits down with Phil Blair to explain how adapting a sales mindset can help you get the job you want. Ebner walks through the five stages of the sales process and describes the four behavioral styles that influence a job interview. Series: "The Career Channel" [Show ID: 33757]

Join senior level managers of various San Diego companies as they share the skills and experience that they are seeking from their engineering positions.   Series: "The Career Channel" [Show ID: 33677]