Un-Uninformed

Un-Uninformed
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Listen to be informed in creative ways. If you're sick of getting your news from talk radio, cable news, or outrageous Facebook posts, you might like it here. This podcast may not be for you if you are opposed to: Trump impersonators, Rapper Economists, or Political Poetry.

  1. 07/18/2020

    Slamdemic! – Reflecting on the Pandemic with Poetry

    How would you describe the pandemic? Today we describe it with poetry. Whether it’s expressing anger, hope, or excitement, poetry paints the picture of the COVID-19 pandemic in ways social media posts and cable news never can. We feature three poems: “A Week in Coronaville,” by Hannah Watts “Wave-anelle Villanelle,” by Melanie Cox “Happiness is … Continue reading "Slamdemic! – Reflecting on the Pandemic with Poetry"

    30 min

  2. 06/15/2020

    Can We Trust COVID-19 Science? – with Dr. Jason Shepherd

    With a lot of conflicting info about the coronavirus, many are asking: What info can we trust? In this podcast episode, neuroscientist Dr. Jason Shepherd helps us navigate fact vs. crap with coronavirus science. Dr. Jason Shepherd is a professor of neurobiology and, most recently, he wrote an article that went…viral…called: Misinformation Goes Viral. We … Continue reading "Can We Trust COVID-19 Science? – with Dr. Jason Shepherd"

    49 min

  3. 05/17/2020

    Emotional Hygiene – with Keri Dyer

    We all know about physical hygiene, but what about emotional hygiene (especially during a pandemic)? In a time where all our lives have been disrupted, therapist Keri Dyer helps us creatively navigate our emotional health. How are you coping with your stress and anxiety: binge-watching Netflix, eating junk food, overspending? In this episode, Keri Dyer … Continue reading "Emotional Hygiene – with Keri Dyer"

    43 min

  4. 04/28/2020

    What Pandemic Shutdowns do to Global Economies – with Big Daddy Dough

    How quickly should we open up the economy? We answer big questions like this with Andrew Dougherty (a.k.a. Big Daddy Dough), who is a macro-economist for China (and rapper). We tackle questions from listeners across the world such as: How will the US/China relationship be affected by this pandemic? How will the total lockdown in … Continue reading "What Pandemic Shutdowns do to Global Economies – with Big Daddy Dough"

    49 min

  5. 04/21/2020

    Savoring Churros and Connection – with San Diablo Churros Founder Scott Porter

    When San Diablo Churros had to halt all their churro catering services due to the pandemic, Scott Porter saw this as an opportunity. He combined forces with two other local food startups to create the Quarantine Survival Kit. This kit, available for delivery, features San Diablo’s famous churros, tostadas from Sobe Eats, and gourmet sodas … Continue reading "Savoring Churros and Connection – with San Diablo Churros Founder Scott Porter"

    38 min

  6. 04/20/2020

    New Season: “COVID-19-ing” – Creatively Navigating a New Normal

    In this new season, our goal is finding meaning while “COVID-19-ing.” In other words, how are we navigating this new normal? We’ll hear from our expert guests and YOU (that’s right, you the listener…see below). Listen to this episode to get a 13-minute preview of the season ahead! Part I: Upcoming episodes: Scott Porter: founder … Continue reading "New Season: “COVID-19-ing” – Creatively Navigating a New Normal"

    13 min

  7. 11/14/2018

    What if the News Gave Us Solutions, not Just Problems? – with Alicia Gettys

    True or False: Watching the news makes the world a better place for you. Many say this statement is definitely false because it seems the news just makes people depressed, angry, and polarized. So what if the news actually equipped viewers with ways to solve the problems they report on? In this episode we are … Continue reading "What if the News Gave Us Solutions, not Just Problems? – with Alicia Gettys"

    19 min

  8. 10/29/2018

    Should Politicians Draw Their Own Boundaries? A Look at Gerrymandering

    Are voters choosing their politicians or are politicians choosing their voters? In one week, Utah voters have the opportunity to weigh in on this question. In this episode we’re talking about something called gerrymandering: when politicians rig the system by choosing their own boundaries for re-election. We talk to Blake Moore, a co-chair of the … Continue reading "Should Politicians Draw Their Own Boundaries? A Look at Gerrymandering"

    30 min
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Listen to be informed in creative ways. If you're sick of getting your news from talk radio, cable news, or outrageous Facebook posts, you might like it here. This podcast may not be for you if you are opposed to: Trump impersonators, Rapper Economists, or Political Poetry.

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  • Creator
    Un-Uninformed
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020 Un-Uninformed
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