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Mikey Pasek speaking with a grad students.

February 3, 2026

Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can’t we all get along?
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Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can't we all get along?
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How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.

Chris Kanich posing and leaning on a white fence.

January 20, 2026

The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down?
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The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down?
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Exploring phone addiction and the attention economy in the age of personalized algorithms.

Holden Thorp delivering a speech while sitting.

December 16, 2025

Bonus: Chair Chats exclusive with Holden Thorp
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Bonus: Chair Chats exclusive with Holden Thorp
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Exploring how mentorship and empathy shape leadership.

Rhea Ballard-Thrower

December 2, 2025

Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals?
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Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals?
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Exploring how education behind bars can reduce recidivism and spark lasting change.

Brian Murphy posing

November 18, 2025

Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path?
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Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path?
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Exploring how relationships shape life trajectory.

John Monaghan sitting at desk.

November 4, 2025

Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure?
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Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure?
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Bringing closure to military families through anthropology.

Leah Lebowicz

October 21, 2025

Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize?
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Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize?
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Unpacking the power of storytelling in health care.

Jennifer Reeder sitting in a room with photos on the wall.

October 7, 2025

A horror filmmaker’s take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught?
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A horror filmmaker's take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught?
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Unpacking how fear is learned—and how it can be unlearned.

Jaleel Abdul-Adil posing outside.

September 23, 2025

Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery?
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Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery?
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Using hip-hop as a pathway to mental health and trauma recovery.

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September 17, 2025

Trailer: Season 1, This is UIC
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Trailer: Season 1, This is UIC
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New podcast launches Sept.23.