Humanities Radio

University of Utah College of Humanities

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.

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

    05/20/2025

    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.

    6 min
  2. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: The Evolution Downtown with Max Valva

    05/20/2025

    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.

    5 min
  3. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Books Under Fire with Marin Obrien

    05/20/2025

    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    Across the country, books are disappearing from school libraries and classroom shelves not because they’re outdated, but because they’re being banned.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.

    5 min
  4. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Home Field Advantage with Marcus Matias

    05/20/2025

    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.

    5 min
  5. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Thrifting Culture with Laney Hansen

    05/20/2025

    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.

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

    05/20/2025

    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.

    5 min
  7. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Future of the Great Salt Lake with Jolene Croasmun

    05/20/2025

    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.

    7 min
  8. Humanities Radio Presents Comm 3520: Utah Women's Soccer with John Leone

    05/20/2025

    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.

    3 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    University of Utah College of Humanities
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Humanities Radio