Best Student Reporting Labs Podcasts (2024)

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Nevada Vote Reports from the Kamala Harris Visit to Reno 7:07

5h ago7:07

7:07

A special edition of the Nevada Vote on the Hotbox has Quay Skankey and Kathleen Leslie reporting from the Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris rally in Reno as they await her speech, just days before Election Day, in her attempt to defeat former Republican President Donald Trump.By Nico Colombant

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J-Lab Episode 42: An ethical approach to crime reporting and true crime content, with Bethany Usher 56:42

13h ago56:42

56:42

As the public’s fascination with crime stories grows, so too does the responsibility of those who bring these stories to light. Whether through traditional journalism or increasingly popular true crime content, the way these narratives are crafted can shape perceptions, impact communities and, significantly, affect the lives of victims and their fa…

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How is fake news affecting the election? 21:06

3d ago21:06

21:06

With the increasing capabilities of AI, it can be extremely hard to tell what information is real or not these days. In this episode, students get insights and tips from experts and teen fact-checkers about how misinformation affects this election. Check out Samuel Larreal's Teen Vogue article here and click here for this episode's transcript. This…

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Nevada Vote Team Breaks Down Reporting Experiences Ahead of Election Day 12:48

14h ago12:48

12:48

Join three members of the Nevada Vote team as they break down their experiences covering early voting in Washoe County, one of the most important swing counties in the nation. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, hosted by Ray Grosser, one of our guests, Nur Hossain, details his time as an election reporter in his home country of Bangladesh, and…

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4. Group Projects 27:24

1d ago27:24

27:24

This episode explores how AI is changing group projects and assessments. We discuss tools like Otter.ai and Thesify.ai, which can enhance collaboration but also pose challenges in maintaining authentic student work. Tune in to learn how AI impacts the dynamics of group assignments and what it means for the future of university assessments. Hosts an…

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Bonus: NPR's 1A features On Our Minds students, Grace and Reesa! 25:42

7d ago25:42

25:42

It's a special episode! Hear 1A host, Jenn White, interview On Our Minds students Grace Go (from WA) and Reesa Venterea (from MN) about what issues matter most to them as first-time voters, and their thoughts on misinformation. 1A is produced by WAMU and distributed by NPR.By Student Reporting Labs

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The PRSSA Chapter at UNR 1:53

13d ago1:53

1:53

The Public Relations Student Society of America is a small, but powerful resource for students at UNR who are interested in a career in public relations. Reporter Lexi Feldman reports from the most recent event, the Digital Content Playbook Event, and interviews board members Aly Marimberga, Camile Flye, and prospective member Demetri Vandarakis.…

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Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks Growth in 2024 3:41

13d ago3:41

3:41

Every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR’s campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group camaraderie. Nate Vallin reports.By Nico Colombant

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UNR's Taekwondo Club 6:54

14d ago6:54

6:54

The University of Nevada, Reno has many clubs and organizations. Kadreanna Walker reports on the Nevada Taekwondo Club. The club members are very passionate on the history behind this Korean martial art form as well as practicing it.By Nico Colombant

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UNR Club Basketball Team Looks to Repeat as National Champions 2:15

14d ago2:15

2:15

With the rise of the WNBA this season due to new stars like Caitlin Clark, basketball has been getting more and more popular amongst female students. At the University of Nevada, Reno, that rise in popularity can be seen with the UNR Women’s Basketball Club, where female students can play competitive basketball, while not having to be on the offici…

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Watermelon Bust Lambda Chi Alpha’s Philanthropy Event at UNR Raises Funds for Feeding America 3:36

14d ago3:36

3:36

This past weekend, as Genevy Machuca reports, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno held its annual fall philanthropy event Watermelon Bust. Which raises money for Feeding America, a nonprofit organization of food banks. The event attracted a large turnout for fraternity brothers and sorority sisters at Whitaker Park. Am…

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Are young people being heard? 20:28

14d ago20:28

20:28

Young people speak up about issues they care about…but are their voices heard? Students report on how the Israel-Hamas conflict is affecting young voters and activists, the story of Georgia students trying to voice opposition to a state education bill, and how schools often teach about political parties in a polarizing way. Click here for the episo…

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A NevadaVote Politics Breakdown – From Covering a UNR Turning Point Visit to Grand Sierra Resort Casino Rallies 34:03

18d ago34:03

34:03

Reynolds Sandbox reporters Lizzie Ramirez, Piper Heath, and Jace Ouchida attended a variety of political events last week. Today, they shared their thoughts and observations about them, ranging from Charlie Kirk’s UNR visit to top of the ticket candidates Tim Walz and Donald Trump’s recent respective rallies at the Grand Sierra Resort. They had goo…

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3. Online Exams 13:58

17d ago13:58

13:58

This episode explores how COVID-19 led to a rapid shift to online exams, prompting educators to adapt their assessment strategies. We discuss the challenges posed by AI in maintaining academic integrity and whether AI tools should be viewed as cheating or valuable resources. Hosts: Alex Brady and Hassan Khan (Stage 4 Engineering Science) Guest: Dr …

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UNR Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges 3:36

19d ago3:36

3:36

The lack of mental health attention that military members and veterans receive has constantly been a problem including for veterans studying at UNR. Suicides account for the most deaths for military and veterans, only behind combat. Eric Perez follows fellow veterans now pursuing higher degrees here in Reno who discuss their challenges with mental …

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Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks New Members for Fall 2024 Semester 3:41

19d ago3:41

3:41

Nate Vallin reports on how every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR’s campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group comradery.By Nico Colombant

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Education Majors at UNR Face Challenge of Unpaid Teaching 2:16

19d ago2:16

2:16

Most college students have the stress of balancing work, school and life. Elementary Education majors have faced additional stress when it comes to student teaching which is mandatory, takes the whole day every weekday and is unpaid. Lexi Waisanen reports on the additional sacrifices Elementary Education majors have to make.…

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Reno Air Races Say Their Goodbyes with Grande Finale 2:35

19d ago2:35

2:35

Over the weekend, the Reno Air Show celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of aviation events in Reno. This event known as the Reno Air Races will be moving to Roswell, New Mexico, beginning in 2025. Despite Reno losing its premiere aviation event, local aviators were excited to engage for a final time with an aviation-minded community. Report by Alin…

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The Brainwashed Tour and Charlie Kirk Make a Stop at UNR 2:55

23d ago2:55

2:55

This Tuesday, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk made a visit to the University of Nevada, Reno as a part of his #BrainwashedTour. Kirk passed out merchandise, spoke to the crowd, and debated students on behalf of the pro Donald Trump Turning Point USA, a non-profit political organization he founded. Reporting by Trey Kroll.…

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Five MW Schools Are Leaving to Join PAC-12 – What Does This Mean for The University of Nevada, Reno? 12:51

23d ago12:51

12:51

Conference realignment continues to shake things up in the world of college sports. In recent news, the PAC-12, which had withered down to just two remaining schools, inked deals with a few Mountain West Conference programs to rebuild their conference. Our sports reporting team, Archie, Dom, Trey, and Derek, break down what’s going on and what’s st…

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Bump, set, spike for the UNR's Men's Voleyball Team 1:38

20d ago1:38

1:38

The 2024 season for the UNR Men’s Volleyball Club is drawing near. As Matthew Means reports, the team is currently holding practice scrimmages preparing for their first game of the season which will take place in the spring semester.By Nico Colombant

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The Importance of the Latino Vote Discussed at UNR 2:54

20d ago2:54

2:54

For Nevadans in Washoe County, a swing county in a swing state, voting can carry a lot more weight than those who vote in historically red or blue states. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and President of the University Brian Sandoval spoke on the importance of voting at "Discussions in Democracy," an hour-long panel at the Lilley Museum, on T…

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Turning Point USA rally at UNR Had Its Share of Detractors 2:35

20d ago2:35

2:35

While Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got hundreds of supporters during his rally at the University of Nevada, Reno yesterday, other students had opposing feelings. Turning Point USA is known for its activism on college campuses across the U.S., but as Nick Stewart reports not everyone at UNR welcomed it.…

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Taking a Deep Dive into NIL and the recent UNLV Dispute 10:26

30d ago10:26

10:26

Joey Azar and Nathan Vallin look into the recent UNLV NIL dispute involving star quarterback Matt Sluka, discussing what might have been illegal, what an investigation might reveal and what it means for the overall NIL system including for UNR student athletes.By Nico Colombant

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E.L. Wiegand Gym at UNR Problems and Costs Leave Students Disgruntled 16:43

30d ago16:43

16:43

Lexi Waisanen, Alysha Cancino, and Kade Collins discuss some of their experiences falling short at the UNR gym. They explain that the gym is not supportive of clubs such as dance clubs which regularly have issues with it. Students also complain that they barely use the gym, even though the fee is built into student fees.…

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On-campus dining prices at UNR leave student pockets empty 15:00

30d ago15:00

15:00

Lexi Feldman and Alin Beane discuss their experiences with buying food on the UNR campus both with and without a meal plan, and how expensive food has gotten in recent years. Lexi and Alin both rank the dining options on campus and share their experiences with both the taste and quantity of food you get on campus.…

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Is Your UNR College Degree Worth It? 11:42

30d ago11:42

11:42

Aiden Higgins hosts his fellow Reynolds School of Journalism classmates Matt Segarra, Eric Perez and Jadee Xiong to discuss a looming question; Is a college degree worth it? All four have different reasons for being at UNR and discuss whether they feel they are getting value for the work, money and time they are putting in to get their degrees.…

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Why do we have the Electoral College? 17:37

1M ago17:37

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The Electoral College determines the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. But why does the U.S. have this system? What's the history? Why is it so hard to change the Electoral College? And what could possibly improve it? This explainer episode gives you everything you need to know. Click here for this episode's transcript. This episode was pr…

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Your essential guide to MoodleMoot Global 2024 8:03

30d ago8:03

8:03

Join hosts Sandra Matz and Flor Vergara (MoodleHQ) as they dive into the exciting details of MoodleMoot Global 2024, happening from October 22-24 in the vibrant city of Mérida, Mexico. In this episode, they explore the unique cultural backdrop of Mérida, preview an impressive lineup of keynote speakers including Moodle's CEO Scott Anderberg and fou…

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2. Lab Reports 24:35

1M ago24:35

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In this episode, we explore the impact of AI on lab report writing, highlighting its benefits and challenges for students. Discover how AI tools can streamline data analysis and support non-native English speakers in crafting better reports. Hosts: Conor Murphy, Leo Jennings and Thomas O’Brien (1st Year General Engineering) Producer: Caitlin Hether…

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Nevada and Washoe County Ballot Questions Explained 16:33

1M ago16:33

16:33

#NevadaVote Hot boxers Kelsea Frobes, Jace Ouchida, and Ariel Van Cleve discuss each Nevada ballot question as well as one for Washoe County, who is for or against a proposed question, and what voting yes or no on each question truly means for Nevada’s future.By Nico Colombant

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Meet some of America's youngest politicians 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Members of Gen Z are running for office this November! Student reporters interview Averie Bishop (D-TX) and Wyatt Gable (R-NC) both running for a seat in their state legislature. Also hear from one of the country's youngest mayors, Jaylen Smith from Arkansas, about the impact he's had in his small town. Click here for this episode's transcript. Thi…

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It's National Voter Registration Day! 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

Join more of the #nevadavote team with Jace hosting fellow reporters Ariel, Kelsea and Kathleen on what their current reporting plans are and what they've experienced so far looking into the 2024 elections.By Nico Colombant

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#NevadaVote Reporters Roundtable: From a GOP Watch Party to Abortion Rights in Nevada 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

Reporters Piper Heath, Quay Skankey, and Lily Wright talk with host Kat Fulwider on upcoming stories for the #NevadaVote initiative bringing election coverage to Nevadans including the rise of single issue voters, reproductive rights, and election fatigue among young people during this 2024 election cycle. Link to story referenced in the podcast. h…

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The power of templates and reporting in Moodle LMS with Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development at Catalyst IT Europe 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

Explore the power of templates and reporting in Moodle LMS with Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development at Catalyst IT Europe. This episode is hosted by Ryan Hazen, Moodle HQ. In this episode, Mark will discuss the benefits of creating and utilising templates to streamline course creation, ensure consistency, and improve user experience. We'll als…

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1. Closed Book Exams 24:46

1M ago24:46

24:46

This episode explores the evolving role of AI in academic assessments, particularly its impact on closed-book exams. The discussion covers how closed-book exams help prevent AI-assisted cheating, the potential future integration of AI tools in exams, and the challenges of using AI for grading, including concerns about reliability and fairness. Tune…

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#NevadaVote Reporting Plans as Big Debate Night Looms 4:33

2M ago4:33

4:33

#NevadaVote reporters Kelsea Frobes, Jace Ouchida, Kathleen Leslie, and Ariel Van Cleve discuss political issues both locally and nationally, and how they as student-journalists aim to report on issues that best reflect the interest of would be voters.By Nico Colombant

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Highlighting Club Sports at The University of Nevada, Reno 4:35

2M ago4:35

4:35

In this podcast, student reporters Jack Bogda, Cameron Perkins, Ariel Van Cleve and Archie Smith go over the different clubs and activities going around at the school in order to shine a light on the less popular sports. They discuss a new hockey club with initial tryouts tonight, the new pickleball club, and the baseball club.…

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Does my vote matter? 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

How much power does your vote have? What if you're a conservative and live in a blue state? Or a liberal and live in a red state? Or what if you're from a U.S. territory, like Puerto Rico, and don't have full voting rights? Students explore these questions and why, no matter what, you should still vote. Click here for this episode's transcript. Thi…

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What Color is Washoe County Exactly in 2024? 6:07

2M ago6:07

6:07

Host Quay is joined by two other #nevadavote reporters San Diego natives, Joey and Eric, about experiencing and living in Reno’s political swing culture, while growing up in red counties of a blue state.By Nico Colombant

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Trailer: Introducing the Student Voice on AI and Assessment 1:54

2M ago1:54

1:54

The hottest topic this year in our university is generative artificial intelligence and its use in assessments. In Season 1 of this podcast, we're giving a voice to engineering and architecture students to share their views on AI and Assessment. Many students will remember the stress of doing closed-book invigilated exams in big exam halls that are…

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KBCS HD1 - Roots Rock Soul 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

Jazz vocalist, composer, and activist Ben Black stopped by the KBCS studio to discuss his music and a fundraiser he organized this past August for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. It's a wide ranging and uplifting conversation accompanied by Ben's own music!By 91.3 KBCS

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Human-connected, game-based online learning experiences with Gamoteca 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

Gamoteca enables seamless creation of collaborative, human-to-human learning experiences, allowing learners to interact and practice skills anytime, anywhere, on a global scale. In this conversation with Dr Becky Sage and Atish Gonsalves, we learn more about how Gamoteca supports human learning experiences through their game-based platform. Gamotec…

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What does America mean to you? 19:01

2M ago19:01

19:01

In the first episode of this special season, students explore: What does America mean? Is the American Dream achievable? How have teens' thoughts and feelings about the country changed since they were in elementary school? Hosts also interview PBS News Capitol Hill Correspondent Lisa Desjardins about her early involvement in politics. Click here fo…

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On Our Minds: Election 2024 Trailer 1:00

3M ago1:00

1:00

A special seven-episode season of On Our Minds, a teen life podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs focuses on the issues and impacts of the 2024 election for young people.By Student Reporting Labs

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MoodleMoot Global 2024 highlights, advice and insights with Marie Achour 21:48

4M ago21:48

21:48

Read the transcript here. Interested in the upcoming MoodleMoot Global 2024 conference? In the episode, our guest Marie Achour, Global head of product at Moodle HQ, shares insights and gems of advice for anyone considering attending. Together, we unpack the theme, what the Jam sessions are about, and Marie shares her best advice for first time atte…

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Increasing cybersecurity in companies: Harnessing IntelliBoard's learning analytics and Moodle | A conversation with Becky Keith 48:19

5M ago48:19

48:19

Join IntelliBoard Chief Product Office Becky Keith for this insightful discussion with Carles Aguiló-Collado from Moodle HQ. Together, they will discuss how to increase cybersecurity in your company, harness tools such as IntelliBoard within Moodle LMS, and turn insights into action. Listeners will hear real-world examples and learn practical strat…

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How Willian Mano Araujo implemented Evoke Game in Moodle to empower students to solve global grand challenges 22:33

6M ago22:33

22:33

In this episode, Barnana Sarkar of Moodle HQ interviews Willian Mano Araujo about his presentation at MoodleMoot Global 2023 in Barcelona, "Evoke Game in Moodle to empower students to solve global grand challenges: Outputs and experiences from the World Bank's Evoke project". This award-winning educational initiative in project-based learning game …

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J-Lab Episode 41: Breaking the RAAC in schools story with Jessica Hill 37:06

6M ago37:06

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Our guest on this episode is Jessica Hill, senior investigations and features reporter for Schools Week and FE Week. Jessica was the first journalist to reveal to the general public how reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was ‘a ticking time bomb’ making school buildings ‘liable to collapse’. She brought the scale of the danger to an even…