Access Utah

Latest Episodes:

Juneteenth 2022 on Tuesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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Today we talk about Juneteenth and USU's corresponding events. We're joined by Cree Taylor, Lecturer in the USU English Department and event organizer, and filmmaker Mauli Junior Bonner, whose film, “His Name is Green Flake,” will be screened on Saturday.

'The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter' on Thursday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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Today we talk beavers with environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb, author of “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter,” and Cache Valley resident Nate Norman, who works with the USU Beaver Ecology and Relocation Center.

'For You When I Am Gone' with Steve Leder on Wednesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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Rabbi Steve Leder joins us on a conversation about life, death and the concept or writing an ethical will.

Myths and misconceptions on American religious history on Tuesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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We are joined by USU Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Chris Babits and former student Chloe Miller, and dive into some short podcasts on myths and misconceptions of American religious history.

Defenders, bullies & victims with Diana Meter on Monday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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What causes bullying? How can defenders reduce its frequency? Is bullying preventable? Diana Meter joins us to help answer these questions.

'Daughter of the Morning Star' with Craig Johnson on Thursday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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On this episode, a conversation with Wyoming-based writer Craig Johnson. He joins to discuss his latest novel in the Longmire series, “Daughter of the Morning Star” and more.

A conversation with President Cockett on Tuesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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Today we feature a conversation with Utah State University President Noelle Cockett. where we discuss telework and the labor market, preparing students for careers as K-12 teachers, mental health issues and more.

'Martita, I Remember You' with Sandra Cisneros on Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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We revisit our conversation with writer Sandra Cisneros. Her book "Martita, I Remember You / Martita, te recuerdo" was included in one of our UPR Community Booklists.

Forests and climate change with William Anderegg on Wednesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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We're joined by William Anderegg, Associate Professor in the University of Utah School Of Biological Sciences, to discuss the effects of threats, including climate change and drought, on trees and forests.

'Life on the Rocks' with Juli Berwald on Tuesday's Access Utah Jun 22, 2022

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Juli Berwald joins us for Access Utah to talk about her new book “Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.