University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Journalist Ari Shapiro shares how his passion for literature has inspired him to find and report great stories in Washington, Europe and elsewhere around the world in his remarkable rise from radio intern to co-host of NPR’s flagship news program, All Things Considered. Shapiro is the featured speaker at the 2016 Dinner in the Library event at the Geisel Library at UC San Diego. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31184]

An X-ray for a broken bone may have been your introduction to the world of radiology but did you know it is one of the most cutting-edge fields in medicine? From CT scans to ultrasounds, radiologists are studying the body in new ways to quickly diagnose and treat a myriad of conditions. Alexander Norbash, MD, MS, Professor and Chair of Radiology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine joins host David Granet, MD to discuss the changing role of the radiologist and how innovative techniques can impact your health. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31152]

With speeds of up to 50 miles per hour and accelerations that are comparable to a .22 caliber bullet, the mantis shrimp strike is considered to be one of the fastest movements ever recorded in the animal kingdom. Join Scripps marine biologist Maya deVries as she describes her research on the biomechanics and ecology of this extremely fast strike and tells us how over 150 million years of evolution has led to the amazing diversity of striking behaviors seen across mantis shrimp. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 30922]

Barbara Taylor explains that the reason for Vaquitas’ near extinction is because they share a habitat with the highly sought-after Totoaba, a fish in high demand for their swim bladders. The vaquita get caught in the nets cast to catch these fish and drown in large numbers. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31329]

Danielle Ramo, PhD examines the usage of marijuana and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes, vape pens and discusses their long and short term health effects. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31003]

A look at the summer program for incoming students conducted by UC San Diego’s Computer Science and Engineering department. Series: "The Computer Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 31155]

Food waste in the United States is at an all-time high. More than 40 percent of all edible food is tossed out each year and half of that is fresh but slightly imperfect produce. What to do? A panel of experts convened by Kitchens for Good and the Berry Good Food Foundation explores how to reverse this trend by connecting suppliers with those who will benefit most from increased access to healthy foods. This is the third of four programs presented by the Future Thought Leaders series.

Series: "UC Climate Solutions Channel " [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 30712]

Kinko’s Founder Paul Orfalea is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. From its modest beginnings, Kinko’s is now the world’s leading business services chain. Much of Kinko’s success can be traced directly to Paul Orfalea’s unique business philosophy that was based on the founder’s freethinking, creative style. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 30925]

Eve Ekman looks at the areas of meaning, empathy and burnout and how to manage stress in a work environment. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31010]

Rajesh Gupta describes growth of the UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering department and its approach to igniting curiousity within its students. Series: "The Computer Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 31142]