Recent Episodes
The most vulnerable among us: How the pandemic reveals inequities in health care and beyond
Poor and minority communities were at a disadvantage before COVID-19, but they are getting hit hardest now. Can the U.S.
Testing is key: Attacking the virus with rapid response, robots and reliability
Reliable and fast testing is needed all over the U.S. to confront the spread of COVID-19. We talk with Dr. Joshua LaBaer about his lab’s robotic systems — and how to use and expand testing most effectively.
Conditions of contagion: The fears we face
In 18th-century England, viruses and bacteria were not understood — but the idea of contagion was part of the social fabric. We talk to Annika Mann, an ASU scholar of 18th-century and Romantic-era British literature and culture.
Time for caring: At home — and on the frontlines
In this time of coronavirus crisis, how do we best care for others and ourselves? And how do nurses in particular manage amid this pandemic?
Listen to “Time for Caring: At Home—and On The Frontlines” on Spreaker.
The Black Death: Pondering a past plague during today’s pandemic
In the 14th century, a virulent plague killed nearly half of Europe’s population. What can we learn from that time as we navigate COVID-19?
Aliens: A world beyond
The notion of aliens from other planets often conjures images of flying saucers and little green men. But could they really exist?
ASU’s Thought Huddle
I produce the Thought Huddle podcast for Arizona State University. It highlights thinkers and doers who are devoted to creating meaningful impact and explores ideas, tells stories, and helps make sense of our complicated and beautiful world.
This podcast is produced in collaboration with the Arizona State University.
