Episodes

Americans who thought coronavirus was no big deal got a rude awakening March 11. That night, the NBA suspended the pro basketball season, and pretty soon every major sport followed suit. Four months later, COVID hasn’t gone anywhere, but pro sports are determined to make a comeback. Brian Gearity, an expert in sports psychology, performance and training, weighs in on the safest way to return to play and why sports play such a critical role in American society.

Americans who thought coronavirus was no big deal got a rude awakening March 11. That night, the NBA suspended the pro basketball season, and pretty soon every major sport followed suit. Four months later, COVID hasn’t gone anywhere, but pro sports are determined to make a comeback. Brian Gearity, an expert in sports psychology, performance and training, weighs in on the safest way to return to play and why sports play such a critical role in American society.

Americans who thought coronavirus was no big deal got a rude awakening March 11. That night, the NBA suspended the pro basketball season, and pretty soon every major sport followed suit. Four months later, COVID hasn’t gone anywhere, but pro sports are determined to make a comeback. Brian Gearity, an expert in sports psychology, performance and training, weighs in on the safest way to return to play and why sports play such a critical role in American society.

Americans across the political spectrum have been perched at the edge of their seats awaiting U.S. Supreme Court decisions sure to affect everyday life for millions. Even with newly appointed conservative justices, the court issued a number of rulings that defied expectations. In this episode, we take on three: Louisiana’s anti-abortion law, LGBTQ+ worker rights (skip to 13:05) and DACA (skip to 24:10).

Americans across the political spectrum have been perched at the edge of their seats awaiting U.S. Supreme Court decisions sure to affect everyday life for millions. Even with newly appointed conservative justices, the court issued a number of rulings that defied expectations. In this episode, we take on three: Louisiana’s anti-abortion law, LGBTQ+ worker rights (skip to 13:05) and DACA (skip to 24:10).

Americans across the political spectrum have been perched at the edge of their seats awaiting U.S. Supreme Court decisions sure to affect everyday life for millions. Even with newly appointed conservative justices, the court issued a number of rulings that defied expectations. In this episode, we take on three: Louisiana’s anti-abortion law, LGBTQ+ worker rights (skip to 13:05) and DACA (skip to 24:10).

Wondering what’s up with Trump’s executive order targeting Twitter and the fact-check label it applied to some of his posts? We talk with media, film and journalism professor Derigan Silver about how much weight this executive order holds, the impact social media has on politics and journalism, and the importance of the little-understood Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

Wondering what’s up with Trump’s executive order targeting Twitter and the fact-check label it applied to some of his posts? We talk with media, film and journalism professor Derigan Silver about how much weight this executive order holds, the impact social media has on politics and journalism, and the importance of the little-understood Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

Wondering what’s up with Trump’s executive order targeting Twitter and the fact-check label it applied to some of his posts? We talk with media, film and journalism professor Derigan Silver about how much weight this executive order holds, the impact social media has on politics and journalism, and the importance of the little-understood Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

In response to the murder of George Floyd, American communities have erupted in protests, with people taking to the streets in all 50 states to demand justice, action and change. They are calling for the country to address issues of police violence against black people and the broader system of racial inequity. Apryl Alexander, professor of forensic psychology, calls this moment a turning point and offers perspective on the power of protests and productive next steps.

In response to the murder of George Floyd, American communities have erupted in protests, with people taking to the streets in all 50 states to demand justice, action and change. They are calling for the country to address issues of police violence against black people and the broader system of racial inequity. Apryl Alexander, professor of forensic psychology, calls this moment a turning point and offers perspective on the power of protests and productive next steps.

In response to the murder of George Floyd, American communities have erupted in protests, with people taking to the streets in all 50 states to demand justice, action and change. They are calling for the country to address issues of police violence against black people and the broader system of racial inequity. Apryl Alexander, professor of forensic psychology, calls this moment a turning point and offers perspective on the power of protests and productive next steps.

In this bonus minisode of RadioEd, Colorado Poet Laureate and DU alumnus Bobby LeFebre joins us for a discussion on the role of the arts during crisis. This period of physical distancing has proven both inspirational and challenging for LeFebre, who has had to get creative with the way he presents his work. LeFebre also shares one of his latest, pandemic-inspired poems with RadioEd and describes his creative process, while also offering advice to aspiring poets.

In this bonus minisode of RadioEd, Colorado Poet Laureate and DU alumnus Bobby LeFebre joins us for a discussion on the role of the arts during crisis. This period of physical distancing has proven both inspirational and challenging for LeFebre, who has had to get creative with the way he presents his work. LeFebre also shares one of his latest, pandemic-inspired poems with RadioEd and describes his creative process, while also offering advice to aspiring poets.

In this bonus minisode of RadioEd, Colorado Poet Laureate and DU alumnus Bobby LeFebre joins us for a discussion on the role of the arts during crisis. This period of physical distancing has proven both inspirational and challenging for LeFebre, who has had to get creative with the way he presents his work. LeFebre also shares one of his latest, pandemic-inspired poems with RadioEd and describes his creative process, while also offering advice to aspiring poets.

Welcome to our first RadioEd Minisode. In this bonus episode, we take a look at a hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States: prisons. For incarcerated individuals, social distancing remains nearly impossible, and so the virus is spreading rapidly through the prison system. Now, some politicians are calling for “smart decarceration.” We discuss what this means and how it affects local communities with University of Denver psychology professor Apryl Alexander.

Welcome to our first RadioEd Minisode. In this bonus episode, we take a look at a hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States: prisons. For incarcerated individuals, social distancing remains nearly impossible, and so the virus is spreading rapidly through the prison system. Now, some politicians are calling for “smart decarceration.” We discuss what this means and how it affects local communities with University of Denver psychology professor Apryl Alexander.

Welcome to our first RadioEd Minisode. In this bonus episode, we take a look at a hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States: prisons. For incarcerated individuals, social distancing remains nearly impossible, and so the virus is spreading rapidly through the prison system. Now, some politicians are calling for “smart decarceration.” We discuss what this means and how it affects local communities with University of Denver psychology professor Apryl Alexander.

RadioEd is back, thanks to the magic of Zoom. This week, we’re turning our attention to the issues surrounding recreational marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana is no longer purchased from dealers but from budtenders, and instead of referring to reefer by any of its shadowy pseudonyms, you can talk openly about what kind you like and whether you prefer edibles, joints or otherwise. Marijuana for personal use has been legal in the state since 2014, and in the intervening years, an entire industry h...

RadioEd is back, thanks to the magic of Zoom. This week, we’re turning our attention to the issues surrounding recreational marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana is no longer purchased from dealers but from budtenders, and instead of referring to reefer by any of its shadowy pseudonyms, you can talk openly about what kind you like and whether you prefer edibles, joints or otherwise. Marijuana for personal use has been legal in the state since 2014, and in the intervening years, an entire industry h...

RadioEd is back, thanks to the magic of Zoom. This week, we’re turning our attention to the issues surrounding recreational marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana is no longer purchased from dealers but from budtenders, and instead of referring to reefer by any of its shadowy pseudonyms, you can talk openly about what kind you like and whether you prefer edibles, joints or otherwise. Marijuana for personal use has been legal in the state since 2014, and in the intervening years, an entire industry h...

The novel coronavirus outbreak is shutting down towns, upsetting trade and sending stocks on a roller coaster ride. The economic impact of this mystery strain stretches across the globe. Sandy Johnson, director of the University of Denver’s Global Health Affairs program, discusses why we shouldn’t panic, the global response and how the virus is triggering a wave of xenophobia. (Note: This episode was recorded on 2/26/20)

The novel coronavirus outbreak is shutting down towns, upsetting trade and sending stocks on a roller coaster ride. The economic impact of this mystery strain stretches across the globe. Sandy Johnson, director of the University of Denver’s Global Health Affairs program, discusses why we shouldn’t panic, the global response and how the virus is triggering a wave of xenophobia. (Note: This episode was recorded on 2/26/20)

The novel coronavirus outbreak is shutting down towns, upsetting trade and sending stocks on a roller coaster ride. The economic impact of this mystery strain stretches across the globe. Sandy Johnson, director of the University of Denver’s Global Health Affairs program, discusses why we shouldn’t panic, the global response and how the virus is triggering a wave of xenophobia. (Note: This episode was recorded on 2/26/20)