Humanities Radio

Humanities Radio is the University of Utah College of Humanities' Podcast. Our goal is to lead conversations about the humanities in the 21st century. We will talk with faculty, students and alumni to share information and ideas about the importance of the humanities in today's world.

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: The Salt Lake City Trappers with Ron Sabala

The Salt Lake City Trappers weren't just another minor league baseball team. In the summer of 1987, they did something no other professional baseball team has ever done. Here's Ron Sabala with the story of the Trappers' 29-game winning streak and his family legacy behind it.

05-20
06:27

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: The Evolution Downtown with Max Valva

Salt Lake City has evolved into a true nightlife destination. Max Valva takes a look at the transformation.

05-20
05:02

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Books Under Fire with Marin Obrien

Across the country, books are disappearing from school libraries and classroom shelves not because they’re outdated, but because they’re being banned. Today, we’re diving into the growing debate over what stories get to be told, and who gets to decide. Marin O’Brien dives into these bans.

05-20
04:34

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Home Field Advantage with Marcus Matias

They always say there’s no place like home, but for University of Utah athletes, being home means much more than just playing on their own field. Marcus Matias explores how home field advantage has a deeper meaning in Salt Lake City.

05-20
05:22

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Thrifting Culture with Laney Hansen

There’s a high volume of colorful shops on every corner of downtown, Salt Lake City. Most of these are high-end, vintage thrift stores. When it comes to fashion sense, Utah natives have it down to a T. Reporter, Laney Hansen has more.

05-20
05:51

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: The U Women’s Outdoor Leadership Initiative with Jules Della Santina

The University of Utah Women's Outdoor Leadership Initiative is breaking down barriers for women. Jules Della Santina takes us outdoors to explore what the club offers its members.

05-20
04:39

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Future of the Great Salt Lake with Jolene Croasmun

The Great Salt Lake is 11-thousand years old. The lake is a huge part of our lives on the Wasatch front and it’s in trouble. We know the lake exists but do we really care about it? Low water levels are having devastating effects on wildlife and the air we breathe. Jolene Croasmun looks at what is happening to the lake and how we can save it.

05-20
06:48

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Utah Women's Soccer with John Leone

Women's soccer players at the University of Utah spend an incredible amount of time preparing for each game. John Leone takes us to the field.

05-20
02:57

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Language and Identity with Jeein Lee

Studying abroad can be exciting, but for many Korean students, language isn’t just a barrier—it’s a daily battle. The University of Utah’s Jeein Lee brings us stories from students facing academic English head-on.

05-20
05:34

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: The Night Shift with Jacob Done

What would you do if your job was slowly draining your health? If you work the night shift, that could be your reality. Jacob Done has the story.

05-20
05:09

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Fifa with Jack Lyman

The world’s game is preparing to take over the United States for the next two summers. Jack Lyman is here to preview the FIFA Club World Cup and FIFA World Cup.

05-20
04:05

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: SLC’s Independent Bookstores with Hailey Edmonds

Salt Lake’s Independent bookstores provide a sense of community. Hailey Edmonds takes a closer look at these bookstores and how they engage Salt Lake City in reading.

05-20
04:38

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Women Sports Cards with Graham Jones

Caitlin Clark set the record for the highest sale of a woman’s sports card on March 29. This marks a significant moment in the history of women’s sports cards. Reporter Graham Jones takes us back to the beginning of that journey.

05-20
03:53

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Third Places with Georgia Metcalf

What is known as the “third place,” a place for social activity that isn’t work or home, is slowly disappearing since the pandemic. Georgia Metcalf explains.

05-20
04:32

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Art Meets Activism at the Great Salt Lake with Emma Ratkovic

The Great Salt Lake inspires art that gives communities across Utah a way to show strength, raise awareness, and foster understanding, creating deeper connections. Emma Ratkovic explores how art becomes a powerful force for compassion and change through the voices of local artists.

05-20
09:42

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Behind the Glitter of Gymnastics with Elias Petersen

Fans don't see the pressure experienced by athletes in competition. Elias Petersen explores the effects in the world of gymnastics.

05-20
07:05

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Utah Hockey Club with Dawson Janes

The Utah Hockey Club is changing Utah's sports landscape. Dawson Janes takes a closer look at how this new NHL team came to Salt Lake and how fans embraced them.

05-20
05:25

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Dolcetti Gelato with Ava Honigman

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Dolcetti Gelato with Ava Honigman by University of Utah College of Humanities

05-20
05:10

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Copper View Rec. Center with Aidan Oneida

Copperview Rec The Copperview Recreation Center has grown outdated, and Midvale City has been awarded a bond for a new rec center. However, the Salt Lake Country Parks and Rec Department is yet to make an announcement and its proposal for the new center to be moved has been met with public dissatisfaction. Aidan Oneida takes you into the story.

05-20
04:08

Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Meals on Wheels with Ava Hart

Salt Lake County Meals on Wheels provides daily support to hundreds of homebound seniors. University of Utah reporter, Ava Hart, explores the program.

05-20
04:40

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