Jan 13, 2026

How do political ideologies like fascism take shape, spread, and gain power over the way we think and act? Justin Freebourn, Ph.D. tackles this big question in this episode. He holds his ph.D. in Political Science from UC Riverside and has published work in the journals of Party Politics, Political Research Quarterly,...

Dec 9, 2025

We appreciate your support and hope you’ve enjoyed and learned from this season’s episodes so far! We will be taking a short break from releasing episodes over the coming holiday season. You can expect new episode releases when we return in the New Year, in January 2026. 

The best way to not miss our return is to...

Dec 2, 2025

Grounded in the work and priorities of the Academic Senate, Dr. Tania Anders, an Oceanography professor and part of the Earth Sciences program and current President of the Academic Senate shares her insight on the value of a great team with diverse experiences and strengths in the senate to support thoughtful work in...

Nov 25, 2025

While many of us celebrate Thanksgiving, we must also acknowledge that it is a holiday often observed in a way that erases the lived experiences of Indigenous people and ignores the ongoing impact of colonial oppression.

In this episode taken from Fall Flex Day 2025, we hand the microphone over to Dr. Primavera...

Nov 11, 2025

Professor Keiko Tsurumi was so inspired by the growth and resilience of the students who participated in the Mt. SAC Osaka Program that she wanted to share their experiences with all of us. As you’ll hear, the program is the result of years of planning and coordination, a testament to Tsurumi-Sensei’s dedication to...