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Top of Mind - The Pros and Cons of Treating Social Issues as Epidemics

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

What are the pros and cons of treating social issues - like violence, opioids, loneliness and obesity – as epidemics?

53: Middle Eastern Flavors In The Midwest, 6/7/24

From: Heritage Radio Network
Series: Eat Your Heartland Out

This episode celebrates the diverse Middle Eastern flavors that are part of the Midwestern culinary landscape. Meet Zehorit Heilicher, a Yemenite r...

52: A Tour of Iowa's Culinary Landscape with Author and Food Historian Darcy Maulsby, 6/7/24

From: Heritage Radio Network
Series: Eat Your Heartland Out

Join us for a deep dive into Iowa’s culinary culture with food historian, author, and Iowa storyteller Darcy Maulsby. We go beyond corn and pork te...

51: America The Bountiful: A New Travel and History Series Coming to Public Television Stations Nationwide, 6/6/24

From: Heritage Radio Network
Series: Eat Your Heartland Out

This episode is a personal one. I’m going to introduce you to my new TV series coming to public television stations nationwide starting in April. A...

50: Cheese: A Midwestern Love Story, 6/6/24

From: Heritage Radio Network
Series: Eat Your Heartland Out

Cheese is the star of this episode of the show. I speak with anthropologist and author Heather Paxson. Her book, The Life of Cheese: Crafting Food ...

National Writers Series: Barbara McQuade

From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: National Writers Series: Season Five

John Bacon talks with legal analyst and author Barbara McQuade.

Great River -- Groks Science Show 2024-06-05

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Boyce Upholt discussed his book, The Great River.

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

Disclose! Divest!: Behind the Fight Over College Endowments

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: A child running through the Stanford Divestment Encampment., Credit: Photo by RJ Lozada.

What does it mean to disclose and divest? We take a look at the demands behind the student encampments for Palestine and talk to Kelly Grotke about...

Bought by WXDU and RadioFreePalmer

49: Women Rewriting the Rules Around Food: Nikki Thompson Frazier and Erin Carlman Weber, 6/2/24

From: Heritage Radio Network
Series: Eat Your Heartland Out

This show features two guests who are creating new culinary experiences in their respective Midwest communities and beyond. Meet Nikki Thompson Fra...

The Death of the “Butcher of Tehran”

From: Mateo Schimpf

What’s Next for Iran and Israel?

Bought by Classic107.3, GCR (Global Community Radio), KICI Iowa City, and WMUU-LP

Trauma Valley -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-29

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Banning Lyon discussed his book, The Chair and the Valley.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

The Bird Connection

From: Michigan Radio

A documentary about the decline in bird populations in the Great Lakes region and how the causes also are a warning for humans.

Top of Mind - What Does It Mean to Be White in America

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Many Americans with white skin have begun to think explicitly about race and its consequences. What does it mean to be white in America?

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KOWS, and KMXT

Human Rights, or Right to Exist? Perspectives on Israel-Hamas War

From: Mateo Schimpf

Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates predicts how war in Israel could ripple through the Middle East. Then, Ray Suarez speaks with Trita Par...

Bought by Classic107.3, WMUU-LP, GCR (Global Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge, and KICI Iowa City

Spoiler Alert: The Threat of Third Parties, A 2024 Election Special

From: Mateo Schimpf

We all get a vote...but do we really get a choice?

Bought by Classic107.3, GCR (Global Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge, and KICI Iowa City

Educability -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-22

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Leslie Valiant discussed his book, The Importance of Being Educable.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

Got Milk -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-15

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

This week's science roundup looks at milk, water, and anger.

Bought by KICI Iowa City

Top of Mind - Ending Toxic Polarization in American Politics

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Division is nothing new in America, but this political divide feels different. Why are we so angry? How can we end this toxic polarization?

Bought by KMXT, KMXT, KSTK, RadioStPete Florida, KOWS and more

Medical Cannabis -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-08

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Benjamin Caplan discussed his book, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

Should We Be Afraid of Gene-Editing?

From: Mateo Schimpf

Should we use CRISPR to protect children from disease?

Bought by KICI Iowa City, Classic107.3, RADIOLEX, WMUU-LP, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more

Regenerative Medicine -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-01

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Jeffrey Gross discussed regenerative medicine.

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KDX Worldround Radio, RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

Survival for All: Securing Vaccines for the Global South

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: Healthcare worker provides COVID-19 vaccination, Credit: World Bank Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

The pandemic exposed stark inequalities around the world, especially in terms of vaccine access, leading to the deaths of untold thousands in the g...

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, RadioFreePalmer, and KMUN

Top of Mind - Facing the Rising Flood Problem in America

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Floods are the most destructive natural disasters in the United States. Their damage is also the most preventable.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, RADIOLEX, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KMXT

Water Security, and Why Israelis and Gazans Must Work Together

From: Mateo Schimpf

Stories about sharing resources before and after war

Bought by Classic107.3, RADIOLEX, WMUU-LP, GCR (Global Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge and more

Down-Ballot Politics With Daniel Nichanian of Bolts

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

Election season is still a few months away, but the scent of it is already on the wind. There is a lot at stake in the presidential election, of co...

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