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'Our Sixth Sense: Math' with David Brown Nov 30, 2022

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On this episode we talk about math. We're joined David Brown who recently delivered the 47th Annual Honors Last Lecture on the USU Logan Campus, which was entitled: Our Sixth Sense: Math.

'Pump' with Bill Schutt Nov 30, 2022

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On this episode we're joined by zoologist Bill Schutt to talk about the origins of circulation, still evident in microorganisms today, to the tiny hardworking pumps of worms, to the golf-cart-size hearts of blue whales.

Revisiting understanding the world and more with Jim Enote Nov 30, 2022

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We revisit our conversation with Jim Enote to talk about the different ways that western scientists and Native people understand the world, Bears Ears National Monument, challenges facing the Colorado Plateau, Native response to rock art and more.

Folklore and music Nov 30, 2022

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On this episode we talk folklore and music with Steven Hatcher, the Idaho Folk Arts Coordinator, and Damian Rodriguez, a Tejano musician who performed as part of the 2022 Fife Honor lecture.

The Utah abortion debate Nov 29, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss how Utah’s trigger law (SB 174) went into effect briefly following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision earlier this year, but is now being appealed and an injunction is in place.

'In the Mouth of the Wolf' with Katherine Corcoran Nov 29, 2022

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On this episode we talk with Katherine Corcoran about her new book: In the Mouth of the Wolf: A Murder, a Cover-Up, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press.

'Visual Thinking' with Temple Grandin Nov 29, 2022

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On this episode we're joined by Temple Grandin to talk about her new book Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions.

2022 midterm recap with Damon Cann Nov 29, 2022

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On this episode we recap the 2022 midterm election with Utah State University Political Science Professor Damon Cann.

Internet and social media with Scott Cleland Nov 29, 2022

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On this episode we feature another episode in our periodic series of programs about the internet and social media, and our guest today is Scott Cleland.

Dogs with Alexandra Horowitz and Jules Howard Nov 29, 2022

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Today’s program is all about man’s best friend. In the first half of the program we talk with Alexandra Horowitz about her new book "The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves." In the second half, Jules Howard joins us to talk about his new book "Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans."

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