University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Paul Hegyi spent years working in the state capital, even running for State Assembly himself. Today, he brings more than a decade of legislative experience and a zeal for representing the needs of physicians to San Diego’s Medical Society. In this month’s Pulse podcast, the chief executive officer shares how his focus on polling data and the diverse needs of physicians helped the California Medical Association (CMA) turn around a flagging membership. Listen in as he describes the education and experience he brings to bear on behalf of San Diego’s physicians. Series: "The Pulse" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30879]

In the comedy-drama GREAT SCOTT, Opera diva Arden Scott (Fredericka von Stade) returns to her hometown to save her mentor’s opera company, and the struggle to mount a make-or-break premiere is juxtaposed with the appearance of the home football team in the Super Bowl on the same evening. Composed by Jake Heggie (DEAD MAN WALKING, MOBY-DICK), GREAT SCOTT is based on an original story by Terrence McNally (MASTER CLASS) and directed by theatrical legend Jack O’Brien (THE FULL MONTY, HAIRSPRAY). Series: "San Diego Opera Spotlight" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 29911]

Bill Mobley welcomes Albert La Spada as they explore his work using many approaches to uncover the molecular bases of neurodegenerative diseases in a search for treatments. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30521]

An overview of how programs at the University of California are striving to meet the challenge of feeding an ever-growing global population with sustainable practices. Series: "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 30780]

Bill Mobley welcomes Fatta Nahab whose novel use of brain imaging techniques is revealing clues in understanding and developing new therapies to treat movement disorders. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30463]

Inspired by the legacy of his father, boxing legend Archie Moore, Billy Moore has dedicated his life to helping kids find their footing in the world through boxing. His Any Body Can Youth Foundation opens its doors daily to local youth for training, tutoring, and fellowship. Billy Moore sits down with William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about his father, the foundation, and his vision for helping kids. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29375]

UC Berkeley professors Hilary Hoynes and Rucker Johnson dispel myths about the ineffectiveness of investment into Head Start, public schools, food assistance, and other social programs in this conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: "The UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 30781]

Bill Mobley welcomes epidemiologist Harvey Checkoway in a fascinating discussion about exploring and revealing environmental factors contributing to Parkinson’s Disease and other motion disorders. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30530]

There are two questions pertaining to the self – the metaphysical and empirical - that are often confounded. The latter is best approached through neurology as V.S. Ramachandran, Director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at UC San Diego, illustrates in this fascinating lecture at UC Berkeley.

Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 30558]

More than half of Americans use vitamins or supplements, spending over $9.4 billion a year. Dr. Jeffrey Tice takes a look at which are encouraged, which are discouraged and which have no benefit. He covers antioxidants, folic acid, vitamin D and Calcium and Omega 3. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30675]