University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

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University of California Video Podcasts (Video) episodes

  • The Future of American Democracy
    In the past few years, America’s democracy has faced formidable challenges, just as it has at other critical junctures of our history.  But our democracy has so far proven resilient, with one of the key sources of resilience being the officials who administer elections in states and counties across our nation.  As part of our Democracy Talks series, Thad Kousser, professor of political science at UC San Diego and the co-director of the Yankelovich Center, talks about the challenges we face with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Series: "Democracy Talks" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38637]
    21 min
  • Sitting is the New Smoking
    Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38811]
    6 min
  • Beyond Kidney Allotransplantation: Advancements in Kidney Xenotransplantation and Artificial Kidney
    Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Jun Shoji discusses advances in treating kidney disease, including xenotransplantation and artificial kidneys. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38491]
    39 min
  • Frida: La pintura
    Did you know that Frida Kahlo loved to sing? This is an excerpt from a concert featuring her favorite songs from the 1930s and 1940s. The concert is part of the San Diego Opera's world premiere of "El último sueño de Frida y Diego" ("The Last Dream of Frida and Diego") by Grammy Award–winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank and Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist Nilo Cruz. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38667]
    5 min
  • Frida: El accidente
    Did you know that Frida Kahlo loved to sing? This is an excerpt from a concert featuring her favorite songs from the 1930s and 1940s. The concert is part of the San Diego Opera's world premiere of "El último sueño de Frida y Diego" ("The Last Dream of Frida and Diego") by Grammy Award–winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank and Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist Nilo Cruz. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38666]
    5 min

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