UVA French Professor Ari Blatt discusses the recent terrorism in France, his experience being in Paris during the shootings, and what comes next for France.

Most economics professors don't have pen names, but UVA's Ken Elzinga certainly does. For over 35 years, Elzinga has been moonlighting as author "Marshall Jevons," writing mystery novels in which the protagonist solves crimes using economic theory. He speaks to Soundboard's Julia Kudravetz about his latest book The Mystery of the Invisible Hand.

Gabriel "Asheru" Benn is not just a hip hop artist; he's an actual hip hop ambassador. Selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs as a "global hip hop ambassador," Asheru recently traveled to Bangladesh to work with local musicians there. Soundboard's Julia Kudravetz speaks to him about his experience.

In Virginia, Dominion Power's proposed Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline is controversial, to say the least. Soundboard's Nathan Moore speaks to Rick Webb, UVA environmental scientist and coordinator of the Dominion Pipeline Monitoring Coalition, about his group's concerns.

Audits can be stressful, but Charlottesville city Clerk of Courts Llezelle Dugger handled the recent audit of her office like a champ. She discusses the results -- and her plans for the next 4 years -- with Soundboard's Nathan Moore.

It may be hard to imagine confessing to a crime you didn't commit, but according to UVA law professor Brandon Garrett, it happens more often than you'd think. He spoke to Soundboard's Nathan Moore about the subject.

Before he began teaching at UVA, Frederick Hitz spent 30 years in the CIA. So what does he think of the Senate Intelligence Committee's so-called "Torture Report"? Soundboard's Nathan Moore found out.

Looking for a unique last-minute gift? The Bridge PAI, a "progressive arts initiative" in Charlottesville, may have just what you need in its "Gift Forest." Soundboard's Julia Kudravetz talks to event coordinator Sarah Carr about the annual pop-up holiday gift shop and the local art that's featured there.

The UVA men's soccer team just returned to Charlottesville with their 7th national championship. Assistant Coach Terry Boss talks to Soundboard's Cameron Middleton about the team's big win.

It's been a busy semester for students involved in the Curry School of Education's "SEEDS for Change" social advocacy group. Group member Sahtiya Hosoda Hammell talks to Soundboard's Julia Kudravetz about the organization's goals and activities.