Best Wncu Podcasts (2024)

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What the Deaths of Unknown People Can Tell Us 30:02

3h ago30:02

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When some people die, no one comes to claim them. The death of people without easily identified social network ties can signal a different sort of loss, a loss for a society which comprises alienation and disconnection. On this episode, we talk with researchers Pamela Prickett of the University of Amsterdam and Stefan Timmermans of UCLA about their…

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Narcissism and News Personalization 29:51

2d ago29:51

29:51

What people now see presented on online platforms often reflects personal information about them, a situation which has raised alarms for some commentators. Might your personality affect whether you worry about data privacy protection and consequences for society? On this episode, we talk with Lisa Farman of Ithaca College about her work on this to…

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Uplifts Help Offset Traumatic Loss 29:31

8d ago29:31

29:31

Traumatic loss, such as the death of a person close to you, can affect your everyday wellbeing in many ways. On this episode, we talk with researchers who have explored ways people can cope with such loss: Alexandra Early of RTI International and Caitlin Reynolds and Shevaun Neupert of North Carolina State University.…

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Media Technology and Our Children 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

Parents often talk with family and friends about the roles of media in their children's lives, for better or worse. What can academic research tell us about what is ok for our kids? On this episode, we talk with Dr. Katie Davis of the University of Washington, author of a new book for MIT Press called Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the…

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Depopulation and the Future of Cities 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

The idea that we have more and more people on this planet has been prominent in recent decades but some researchers now project a future of declining population in some parts of the world, including the United States, which has implications for our physical infrastructure. On this episode, we talk with engineering researchers Sybil Derrible and Lau…

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How Fatal Use of Force Affects Communities 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

We sometimes hear about fatal use of force by police officers and yet we tend to not talk about the potential long-term effects of those tragedies on community members who were not directly involved. On this episode, we talk with Kevin Strom and Sean Wire of the Center of Justice at RTI International about new research which investigates community …

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Pandemic Resilience in Secondary Education 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged and complicated school administration across the U.S. and around the world, we also are starting to hear stories of resilience. On this episode, we talk with Beth Glennie and Zach Smith of RTI International about their study of school enrollment and online achievement patterns in Hawai'i in the face of …

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The Experiences of Black and Hispanic Science Researchers 29:41

3M ago29:41

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As recently as 2021, more than 30,000 U.S. citizens earned a PhD and yet the demographics of that group do not reflect the U.S. population overall, particularly in the case of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. On this episode, we talk with Erin Velez and Ruth Heuer of RTI International and Lorelle Espinosa of the Alfred P. Sloan Fo…

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Encouraging Organizations to Go Above and Beyond 29:55

4M ago29:55

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At the end of each calendar year in the United States, many people talk about charity and voluntary contributions, much of which involves non-profit organizations. In recent years, U.S. government agencies and funders have asked non-profits for more formal evaluation of their work than ever before. On this episode, Aaron Horvath of Stanford Univers…

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The Future of Our Public Health Workforce 29:57

5M ago29:57

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During the week of Thanksgiving in the US, many of us are busy with holiday meal planning and getting together with family. It is also a time when we can thank public health officials for Public Health Thank You Day. On this episode, we talk with Brian Castrucci of the de Beaumont Foundation and Jenny Luray of Research!America about public health i…

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Women in Science 29:38

5M ago29:38

29:38

Women made crucial contributions to scientific inquiry for a long time and yet scientific professions has lacked equity in many ways. On this episode, we talk with Lisa M. P. Munoz, author of Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity, about her journey in the sciences and about her efforts to spotlight stories of progress.…

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Keeping Families Safe in the Current Media Landscape 29:58

6M ago29:58

29:58

You can find all sorts of content on social media platforms. Some organizations attempt to use social media to keep families safe but how successful has that work been? On this episode, we talk with Jennifer Manganello of the University at Albany and Lara McKenzie of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio about their work to encourage child safety.…

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Ending the Use of Race in Clinical Algorithms 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

Algorithms are essentially sets of instructions for what steps to take in response to input. They are embedded into many aspects of our everyday life and doctors even use algorithms to generate advice for patients. What should we do if we discover certain algorithms are based on flawed data or misleading analysis? On this episode, we talk with Adri…

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Coping with Trauma 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

Emotional abuse and manipulation can cause harm in interpersonal relationships and for society. On this episode, we focus on the science of healing from interpersonal trauma with professional counselor Dr. Amelia Kelley, author of a new book on trauma recovery.

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Partnering with People with Intellectual and Developmental Challenges 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

People who face challenges from intellectual and developmental disabilities comprise important audiences for many public health communication efforts. What are the best ways to support and work with people in those audiences? On this episode, we talk with communication researchers Molly Lynch, Linda Squiers, and Sidney Holt of RTI International abo…

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Friendships and High School Dropout 29:36

8M ago29:36

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As another school year starts in the United States, we have opportunities to support students who are considering dropping out of school. On this episode, we talk with Marie-Hélène Véronneau of the University of Quebec at Montreal about interpersonal factors which seem to help reduce high school dropout.…

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Dogs, People, and Science 29:38

8M ago29:38

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Chances are that you or someone you know has a dog in the house. What do we know about the relationships between people and dogs? On this episode, we talk with authors of The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection, Jen Goldbeck of the University of Maryland and science writer Stacey Colino.…

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Loneliness and Social Media 29:36

8M ago29:36

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Social media may play a role in our collective loneliness but researchers now also are attempting to use social media tools to reduce loneliness. On this episode, we talk with two University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professors, Barbara Frederickson and Allison Lazard, about their new work to improve mental health using new communication too…

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Artificial Intelligence and People 29:32

8M ago29:32

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A new generation of artificial intelligence applications have flooded many workplaces and smartphones. What types of relationships will people have with artificial intelligence technologies? On this episode, we talk about the human dimension of human-computer interaction with Dr. Roshni Raveendhran of the University of Virginia.…

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Equity, Education, and Childcare 29:43

9M ago29:43

29:43

Daycare and early childhood education sites are more than vibrant places with children laughing and eating snacks. Such places also offer important opportunities to promote equity and justice. On this episode, we talk with Dr. Iheoma Iruka of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Along with three co-authors, she’s written a new book call…

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How to Talk about Public Safety Reform 29:51

9M ago29:51

29:51

In recent years, protests and dialog have emerged regarding the roles police units should play in responding to public safety needs. On this episode, we talk with two people involved with producing a new documentary on public safety reform in Durham, NC: Dilsey Davis of RTI International’s Transformative Research Unit for Equity and Ryan Smith, Dir…

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Evaluating with Equity 29:41

10M ago29:41

29:41

Phrases such as “racial equity” and "social equity" have been prominent in recent years. How to evaluate social interventions with equity in mind has received less attention, though. On this episode, we talk with RTI International researchers Daniela Pineda and Brittany Wood about new guidance from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.…

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Social Norms and Corruption 29:13

11M ago29:13

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We know that social norms can influence many types of behavior. Can social norms predict corruption? On this episode, we talk with Lisa McGregor of RTI International, Richard Nash of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church of Besa Global about their work to understand patterns of corruption around the worl…

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Giving Voice to Air and Water Quality Concerns 29:55

11M ago29:55

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We are fortunate to be able to breathe air and drink water. Everyone doesn’t enjoy the same air and water quality, though. How can we know whether what we consume is safe? What do people think about the air and water in their area? On this episode, we talk with Dr. Courtney Woods of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about her work to …

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Parenting Practices and Child Wellbeing 29:58

11M ago29:58

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The last few years have been challenging for many families. How should we be raising children amidst a changing world? What can we learn from various contexts around the world? On this episode, we talk with Katherine King, director of early childhood development programs at RTI International.

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What the Deaths of Unknown People Can Tell Us 30:02

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Narcissism and News Personalization 29:51

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Uplifts Help Offset Traumatic Loss 29:31

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Media Technology and Our Children 29:35

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Depopulation and the Future of Cities 29:43

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How Fatal Use of Force Affects Communities 29:33

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Pandemic Resilience in Secondary Education 29:53

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The Experiences of Black and Hispanic Science Researchers 29:41

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Encouraging Organizations to Go Above and Beyond 29:55

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The Future of Our Public Health Workforce 29:57

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Women in Science 29:38

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Keeping Families Safe in the Current Media Landscape 29:58

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Ending the Use of Race in Clinical Algorithms 29:46

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Coping with Trauma 29:36

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Partnering with People with Intellectual and Developmental Challenges 29:41

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Friendships and High School Dropout 29:36

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Dogs, People, and Science 29:38

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Loneliness and Social Media 29:36

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Artificial Intelligence and People 29:32

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Equity, Education, and Childcare 29:43

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How to Talk about Public Safety Reform 29:51

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Evaluating with Equity 29:41

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Social Norms and Corruption 29:13

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Giving Voice to Air and Water Quality Concerns 29:55

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Parenting Practices and Child Wellbeing 29:58

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