University of California Video Podcasts (Video)
2,276 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsUCTV delivers documentaries, faculty lectures, cutting-edge research symposiums and artistic performances from each of the ten UC campuses. Visit: uctv.tv
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Why Are People Acting So Weird? Social Disruption Stress and Substance Use During the Pandemic
October 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 721 MB VideoCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives over the last two years. Policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems including addressing rising rates of substance misuse and addiction. In this program, experts discuss the increase in opioid use and overdose deaths as well as the increase in youth using e-cigarettes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38200]
Top 10 Lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
October 19, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 326 MB VideoIn this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]
Health Workforce Shortages in the Wake of the Pandemic
October 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 613 MB VideoCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Joanne Spetz examines the impact the pandemic has had on healthcare workers, from burnout to physical and mental health impacts, and what leaders can do to resolve the crisis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38201]
Seeing CLIIR-ly: Insights from UCSF's Center for Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research
October 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 626 MB VideoCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., and A Jay Holmgren, Ph.D., explain how their collaborative research center uses information to improve the use and impact of digital health on health outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38199]
Is Parental Leave Costly for Parents and Co-Workers?
October 14, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 256 MB VideoIn this program, Heather Royer, Ph.D., discusses the challenges and benefits of parental leave, including the impact on families, companies, the labor force and the economy. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38278]
Development Renewal and Plasticity in Oral and Gastrointestinal Epithelia with Ophir Klein - Breaking News in Stem Cells
October 12, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 477 MB VideoHow do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled tooth renewal and intestinal stem cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38318]
Conversation with Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 498 MB VideoMariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles prides itself on being the world's first LGBTQ mariachi band. Their tight, energetic, and intricate sound has been honed by the work they've had to do to navigate the typically hypermasculine and heteronormative world of mariachi as gay and trans musicians. The band has performed at numerous gay and transgender pride events as well as in the #SchoolsNotPrisons tour for the California Endowment. They have been featured multiple times on Univision morning shows,...
Sexual Health - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 10, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 464 MB VideoThis program explores sexuality and people with disabilities, specifically the right to have safe opportunities to explore sexuality and promoting independence and respect. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38146]
The Med School Project
October 08, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 333 MB VideoThis documentary follows five medical students in their first and last years attending UCLA's School of Medicine, culminating in Match Day, when they discover where they will be doing their residency. The students reflect on their experiences and hopes for the future as doctors. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a groundbreaking community of problem solvers, caregivers, innovators, and life-long learners with a noble mission: to heal humankind by delivering leading-edge research...
Reading Old Age
October 07, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 401 MB VideoA look at reading old age with Dr. Louise Aronson, a leading geriatrician, writer, educator, professor of medicine at UCSF and the author of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37077]
Global TV: Squid Game
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 496 MB VideoProduction designer Chae Kyoung-Sun discusses with moderator Rita Raley and interpreter Eunjin Choi her design work for the TV sensation, Squid Game. Kyoung-Sun goes into detail on her design process, all the way from her initial ideas and discussions with her creative collaborators to how the final products were built and used on set. She discusses how her collaborations with the director, cinematographer, and other design departments completed the iconic look of Squid Game, such as the pink...
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Desarrollo Comunitario y Soluciones Sostenibles en Baja California
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 633 MB VideoLa creación de cambios en las comunidades empieza a partir de la confianza. La Fundación Tú Más Yo se enfoca en el desarrollo comunitario a través de la educación y la colaboración. Los fundadores José Antonio Díaz y Alejandro Martínez conversan con Morgan Appel acerca de cómo se asocian con las comunidades para establecer colaboraciones significativas centradas en la necesidad, la sustentabilidad, la participación comunitaria y la benevolencia. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ...
Conversation with Sallyswag
October 05, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 407 MB VideoSweden is mostly known internationally for being a pop music powerhouse, but they also have an equally vibrant folk and world music scene less well known to the outside world. Sallyswag is a 9-woman band that has taken that scene by storm, weaving together its roots in dance hall, Balkan, R&B, Swedish folk, hip-hop, and afro-beat to create an entirely original sound that's been electrifying audiences since their foundation in 2014. They took home the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2015 Swe...
Orthopaedic Management of Cerebral Palsy - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 376 MB VideoIn this program, Dr. Kristin Livingston discusses orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38140]
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 03, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes - 511 MB VideoIn this program, Melissa Stafford Jones discusses the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative for young people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38144]
E-Cigarettes as a Public Health Problem
October 01, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 556 MB VideoE-cigarettes were first sold in the United States in 2007. These battery-operated devices heat a liquid made of flavorings and other chemicals, including some with high levels of nicotine, to make an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. Recent studies show there has been a dramatic increase in their usage – data from 2017 found 1 million American youth aged 14 to 17 years old became new daily tobacco users within the past two years. By 2019, more than three quarters of these youth were...
Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural Address
September 30, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 874 MB VideoOn March 4th, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address. He considered it his “greatest speech” and his “best effort." Join Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss and best-selling Lincoln biographer Dr. Ronald C. White for a fascinating look at the Second Inaugural Address. Through a powerful, fascinating voyage of discovery, one comes away with a better understanding of where the country was in 1865 and Lincoln’s feeling towards the Civil War, the defeated ...
Conversation with SuddenRush
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 420 MB VideoThese five siblings got their start playing in various bands in the Vancouver music scene before joining together to form SuddenRush. Their sound is a seamless blend of Hmong sentimental song style and epic country rock, which works so well together it's surprising more people haven't thought to do it. The band had a break-through hit with their song "Mi Noog" in 2007, and has remained popular with Hmong audiences in Canada and the US ever since. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Arts ...
Maintaining and Improving Motor Function for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 345 MB VideoIn this program, Dr. Adelyn Tu-Chan discusses the latest in neuro-recovery, including maintaining and improving motor function for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38142]
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Community Development and Sustainable Solutions in Baja California - Creative Conversations
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 633 MB VideoCreating change in communities starts with trust. Fundación Tú Más Yo focuses on community development through education and collaboration. Founders José Antonio Díaz and Alejandro Martínez speak with Morgan Appel about how they partner with communities to establish meaningful collaborations focused on need, sustainability, community engagement, and goodwill. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 38365]
Local Communities Plan for Climate Resilience
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 523 MB VideoCoastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats to the natural environment and our quality of life as a result of climate change. Our beaches and coastal bluffs are being eroded by ocean storms and sea level rise, ongoing drought leaves us vulnerable to wildfires and habitat and wildlife loss, and our dependence on water from distant sources puts us at risk for severe water restrictions. Although climate adaptation and resilience planning already are underway in many communities, the thr...
Lost for Words: A Medical Humanities Approach to Understanding Speech Disorder
September 27, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 208 MB VideoOur ability to speak helps us define who we are and how we process the world around us. Strokes have both physical and mental impacts, especially when they impede our ability to speak. In this program, Brian Dolan, Ph.D., talks about his research on the importance of speech, including talking to oneself, and the challenges that can follow a stroke. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37076]
Is There an Off-Ramp for That? K-12 Schools and COVID-19
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 652 MB VideoCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Dr. Naomi Bardach discusses the impact the pandemic had on children, educators and families and the measures schools employed to keep students and teachers safe while continuing to educate kids. She explains what the research found and best practices for moving forward. Series: "Mini Medical Schoo...
Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Management - Developmental Disabilities Update
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 374 MB VideoIn this program, Dr. Taron Davis discusses rehabilitation management for people with cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38141]
Home-based Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 333 MB VideoThis program examines the current status and progress with federal legislation and California's Implementation of home-based community services with Amanda Pyle and Mackenzie Baysinger. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38136]
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with David Holway Oliver Ryder and Patricia Hunt
September 24, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 436 MB VideoAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. David Holway addresses the challenges of emerging invasive species in our ecosystem. Oliver Ryder discusses the accelerated rate of loss of species due to human activities. Patricia Hunt talk...
Precision Medicine in Epilepsy - Developmental Disabilities Update
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 354 MB VideoDr. Dan Lowenstein, UC San Francisco, discusses the latest advances in precision medicine to treat epilepsy including new info about the relationship between our brain and microbiome. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38152]
Community Engagement: Transforming Graduate Education in the Humanities
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 519 MB VideoIn this program, Erica-Kohl Arenas, Ph.D., discusses the lessons learned so far in her research on how to transform higher education to better support public engagement in academia and shares her personal journey as an engaged scholar. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38281]
Digging into Local Archives: Approaches and Methods for Planning Research
September 23, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 548 MB VideoIn this program, Emily Lin, with the UC Merced Library, explains the process of digging into archives, including a look at how archives are created, where to look and what to expect to find, and strategies and possibilities for research. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Show ID: 38279]
Script to Screen: Booksmart
September 21, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 663 MB VideoScreenwriter Katie Silberman discusses the writing process for the hit coming-of-age film “Booksmart” with moderator Matt Ryan. Silberman reflects on her work with director Olivia Wilde and the creation of key scenes and themes in the film. Breaking down the script, Silberman explores the importance of pacing, character development, and emotional authenticity and examines the challenge of developing unique characters and overcoming high school stereotypes. She also explains how the cast worke...
Both These and Those: S.Y. Agnon’s The Kerchief and Devora Baron’s Trifles in Literary Conversation
September 20, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 640 MB VideoIn this program, Rabbi and UC Santa Barbara Modern Jewish Literature and Feminist Studies Professor Wendy Zierler discuss S.Y. Agnon and Devorah Baron on the large and the small in Jewish culture. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Humanities] [Show ID: 38310]
U.S. Sanctioned Countries and the Summit of the Americas
September 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 830 MB VideoThe United States uses economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool for one of two reasons: either the latter is a perceived threat to the security of the first nation, or that country treats its citizens unfairly. The United States has imposed sanctions on several Latin American countries, specifically Venezuela, Cuba, and Peru. The leaders of those countries... Nicolás Maduro, Miguel Díaz-Canel and Daniel Ortega are accused of mass atrocities against the people of their countries. The United...
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger
September 18, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 489 MB VideoAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prev...
Integrative Cancer Care: Bringing Innovative Approaches into the Clinic
September 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 795 MB VideoCancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses a more integrative approach to clinical cancer care, including acupuncture, meditation and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38196]
California Department of Developmental Services and Access to Care
September 16, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 328 MB VideoThis program provides an update on the California Department of Developmental Services and access to care with Lauren Libero and Leinani Walter. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38135]
Firearm Injury as a Public Health Problem
September 16, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 522 MB VideoAcross the United States, more than 100 people are killed and more than 200 are injured every day by firearms. As an emergency room doctor, Megan L. Ranney, M.D. M.P.H. F.A.C.E.P., has seen the impacts of this violence first hand. She discusses the basic epidemiology of firearm injury, explains the drivers behind them, and advocates for new, inclusive strategies for prevention. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38251]
Conversation with La Santa Cecilia
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 638 MB VideoThe band La Santa Cecilia, named for the patron saint of music, is dedicated to voicing the experience of a new bicultural generation in the United States. Their music is rooted in their Mexican heritage, but also inspired by traditions of bossa nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz, rock, and klezmer. They have made seven albums, and their 2013 release Treinta Días won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock Album (Alternative or Urban). They have also been nominated for two Latin Grammies, and their albu...
A Life in Literature with First Gen Ph.D. Candidate Jessica Aguilar
September 14, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 445 MB VideoLiving most of her life in the border region of San Diego and Tijuana, Jessica Aguilar describes herself as a fronteriza. Her experiences existing between cultures and countries has shaped her academic career. Working in a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children, she was inspired to study migration stories and what they can tell us about our past, present, and future. She also explains how she navigated college and graduate school and shares advice for other first gen students. Series: "E...
Conversation with Photographer Ernie Lowe
September 13, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 653 MB VideoErnie Lowe is a photographer who documented life in the Central Valley of California in the 1960s, with a focus on labor activism among farmworkers. He was mentored by Dorothea Lange and also studied under John Collier, Jr. Lowe’s archive of photos can be found at the UC Merced Library, which has made them available online through Calisphere. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38289]
Fresh Approaches: Accommodation and Other 21st Century Tools?
September 12, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoDespite the imposing of economic sanctions against the authoritarian regimes of Maduro, Diaz-Canel, Ortega, the grip these leaders continue to exert over their countries and its populations continues to remain steadfast. What else can be done? Are there other measures, other means of returning the countries of Venezuela, Cuba and Peru back to its citizens? Join Richard Feinberg as he hosts a panel of experts including Ricardo Herrero, Francisco Monaldi and Manuel Orozco as they discuss fresh ...
Fantastic Stem Cells and Where to Find Them with Shiri Gur-Cohen
September 10, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 269 MB VideoWhat if we could trick stem cells into thinking they were young again? What would the impact be on human health and aging? Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., shares her work. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38216]
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Walter Willett Jessica Thompson David Tilman
September 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 470 MB VideoAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Walter Willett will discuss how climate change is having devastating effects that will undermine our ability to feed the world’s growing population. Jessica Thompson talks about humans transf...
Conversation with LADAMA
September 08, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 400 MB VideoLADAMA is a group of four women, virtuosic musicians, and educators— Lara Klaus, Daniela Serna, Mafer Bandola and Sara Lucas— from different countries and cultures of the Americas, who are sisters in song, rhythm and spirit. Harnessing music from their respective countries of origin, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States, the group utilizes traditional and non-traditional instruments from across the Americas, but with a modern twist to produce Latin Alternative music. Series: "Cr...
Arrival
September 08, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 654 MB VideoAdapted from the 1998 short story “Story of Your Life” by acclaimed science fiction author Ted Chiang, “Arrival” (2016) centers on communicating with tentacular alien visitors, whose language changes one’s experience of time. Introspective and immersive, “Arrival” imagines a fantastical calligraphy alongside questions of alienation, race, and motherhood. Professor Jennifer Rhee joins Melody Jue to discuss the film and explore the dynamics of free will, determinism, disorientation, communicati...
Conversation with Filmmaker Paul Espinosa
September 07, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 400 MB VideoPaul Espinosa, an award-winning filmmaker and producer, is the President/CEO of Espinosa Productions, specializing in films focused on the U.S.-Mexico border region. He has been involved with producing films for over 35 years and is professor emeritus in the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University. He has worked with public television stations in San Diego and Dallas as a Senior Producer and Executive Producer and has produced, directed, written and hosted numerous programs ...
Conversation with Ellas
September 06, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 290 MB VideoEllas is a new trio that performs an exciting blend of mariachi, jazz, country, and various other styles. Series: "Critically Human" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38284]
Conversation with Former Salesforce Leader Tony Rodoni
September 06, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 699 MB VideoIn this UC Santa Barbara Innovator Stories program, Tony Rodoni, a former Global Sales Leader at Salesforce, talks about how he went from being an engineer to sales by focusing on customers, their needs and how he could help solve their problems. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 38309]
California’s Self-Determination Program for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 05, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 491 MB VideoIn this program, Sheraden Nicholau discusses California’s Self-Determination Program for people with developmental Disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38138]
Religion After! Emmanuel Levinas’s Talmud and the Crafting of a Post-Christian Judaism
September 04, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 687 MB VideoIn this program, UC Santa Barbara Professor of Religion and Literature, Philosophy of Religion and History of Judaism Sarah Hammerschlag discusses Emmanuel Levinas’ Talmudic Lectures. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Humanities] [Show ID: 38311]
Food and Nutrition Security
September 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 558 MB VideoCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems, including health workforce burnout, ensuring food security and maintaining safety-net services, and keeping schools safely open. This program looks at effective and emerging policies and practices around food and nutrition security. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38197]