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The Pie: An Economics PodcastTariffs, Trade, and a Misused ModelEconomist Brent Neiman recently returned to UChicago from his position as Deputy Undersecretary for International Finance at The US Treasury, only to find his research being used (and misused) in the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariff policy. In this episode, Neiman walks us through what the original study actually showed, how it got misinterpreted, and why today’s tariff regime marks one of the most consequential trade shifts in decades.2025-05-2741 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastAn Extra Slice of the Pie: Choosing with UncertaintyHow can policymakers make choices when confronted with uncertainty? What happens when the public loses confidence in scientific authority? Are scientists, including economists, overconfident? Nobel Laureate and UChicago economist Lars Hansen, a leading authority on uncertainty in economic decision-making, tackles these and related questions in this Extra Slice of The Pie, hosted by BFI Executive Director, Ben Krause. The answers will surprise you.2025-05-0148 min
Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health ITCheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago MedicineCheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago Medicine, explores how technology is being leveraged to enhance patient care and streamline workflow efficiency. He discusses the necessity of AI governance in monitoring artificial intelligence and ensuring responsible implementation. Additionally, he shares his vision and strategies for setting up UChicago Medicine for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.2025-04-0219 min
Becker’s Healthcare PodcastCheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago MedicineCheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM, Chief Medical Information Officer at UChicago Medicine, explores how technology is being leveraged to enhance patient care and streamline workflow efficiency. He discusses the necessity of AI governance in monitoring artificial intelligence and ensuring responsible implementation. Additionally, he shares his vision and strategies for setting up UChicago Medicine for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.2025-04-0219 min
healthsystemCIO.comGetting Privacy & Security on the Same Page is Key to Success in Today’s Fast Changing Regulatory & Risk Environment, Says UChicago Medicine CISO & Chief Privacy Officer Karen HabercossPrivacy and IT security need to be working in lock step, and doing so gets a lot easier when they’re led by the same person. That’s exactly what happened at UChicago Medicine in September when Chief Privacy Officer Karen Habercoss assumed the additional role of CISO. Scroll down to watch or listen to the full […]
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Source: Getting Privacy & Security on Same Page is Key in Today’s Fast Changing Regulatory & Risk Environment, Says UChicago Medicine CISO & Chief Privacy Officer Karen Habercoss on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comp...2025-01-0725 minhealthsystemCIO.comGetting Privacy & Security on the Same Page is Key to Success in Today’s Fast Changing Regulatory & Risk Environment, Says UChicago Medicine CISO & Chief Privacy Officer Karen HabercossPrivacy and IT security need to be working in lock step, and doing so gets a lot easier when they’re led by the same person. That’s exactly what happened at UChicago Medicine in September when Chief Privacy Officer Karen Habercoss assumed the additional role of CISO. Scroll down to watch or listen to the full […]
Source: Getting Privacy & Security on Same Page is Key in Today’s Fast Changing Regulatory & Risk Environment, Says UChicago Medicine CISO & Chief Privacy Officer Karen Habercoss on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comp...2025-01-0725 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastAn Extra Slice of the Pie, with James Robinson: History, Politics, and the Road to an Economics NobelJames Robinson, a University Professor with appointments in both UChicago’s Harris School of Public Policy as well as the Political Science Department in the Division of Social Sciences, is the university’s latest faculty member to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. On this episode of “An Extra Slice of The Pie,” Robinson joins Ben Krause, BFI Executive Director and new, semi-regular guest host, to discuss his research and the path to a Nobel. Tune in to learn more about Robinson’s early challenges as a young researcher, his major breakthroughs, and his ideas for future work.2024-11-051h 34
Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas CaleelS3E18: Getting Creative with the UChicago Supplement (2024)In this episode of the "Admittedly" podcast, host Thomas Caleel explores the unique and creative nature of the University of Chicago supplement, offering advice on how to approach the school's open-ended and thought-provoking essay prompts. He discusses the value of creativity and how to craft responses that reflect the university's intellectual spirit. Summary of Key Points: 1. Embrace Creativity: The University of Chicago supplement encourages applicants to think outside the box, offering an "unlimited universe" of prompts, or even the chance to create your own. Thomas emphasizes the importance of being genuinely creative, using fresh...2024-09-2704 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastPromises Delivered? The Economic Effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs ActThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a landmark piece of tax legislation from the first year of the Trump administration, overhauled the tax code for both individuals and businesses. In this episode of The Pie, Eric Zwick, Professor of Economics and Finance at the UChicago's Booth School of Business, discusses how the overhaul affected the economy, including investment, tax revenue, and wages.2024-09-0524 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastThe Uncertainties of Climate ChangeHow can we incentivize the private and public sectors to develop and deploy solutions to climate change, while accounting for uncertainties? This episode of The Pie covers a panel discussion among professors David Keith of the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at UChicago and founding faculty director of the university’s Climate Systems Engineering initiative, Franklin Allen of Imperial College in London, and José Scheinkman of Columbia. Lars Peter Hansen, The David Rockefeller Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, Statistics in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and the Booth School of Business and winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in...2024-07-1544 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastTearing Down Healthcare to Rebuild it for Everyone: A Panel on the Economics of Insurance ReformMost observers are convinced that America’s healthcare system needs reform. This episode of The Pie features a discussion among MIT health economist Amy Finkelstein, former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration and current Duke professor Mark McClellan, and professor at the Harris School Joshua Gottlieb on what these reforms should entail. Michael Greenstone, director of UChicago's Climate and Energy Institute, moderated the conversation.2024-01-0939 min
EcoThreads: Exploring Sustainability and its IntersectionsExploring Environmental Economics: An Interview with UChicago's Dr. Sabina ShaikhIn Episode 15, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Sabina Shaikh, a Senior Instructional Professor and the Director of Academic Programs and Undergraduate Studies for UChicago's Environment, Geography, and Urbanization program. In our discussion, she shared her expertise in environmental economics and her perspective on the possibility environmental cultural shifts. She also spoke about her work in urban sustainability, including her newly published book "Our Urban Future: An Active Learning Guide to Sustainable Cities."
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The Pie: An Economics Podcast12 Months of Economics: Vultures, ChatGPT, Student Loans, and the Social Safety NetWhat happens to humans when vultures go extinct? Why did the student loan pause increase debt? Plus, do government benefits change how parents invest in their kids? To wrap up 2023, Tess Vigeland reviews some of the economic research we've featured on the show throughout the year. Plus, a word from the UChicago team behind The Pie.2023-12-2624 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastAre you Trapped on Social Media?Would you rather keep things as is, or, remove yourself and all your friends from social media? You aren’t alone if you chose the latter. Recent research from UChicago economist Leo Bursztyn ushers new survey evidence to show how fear of missing out keeps some users online. Learn more on The Pie.2023-11-2822 min
Service to School StoriesFrom Foster Care to UChicago Marshall Scholar with Ricky HolderToday’s episode takes listeners on the journey of today’s guest, Ricky Holder. Ricky is an enlisted Navy Veteran, first generation college student, recent graduate of the University of Chicago, and a Marshall Scholar pursuing his masters at Oxford University. We talk about overcoming adversity, finding ways to stand out in the admissions process, the power of telling your story, the path to the Marshall Scholarship, and much more.
Main Topics
Ricky’s intro & background (0:33)
Experience in the Navy, being stationed in Japan & traveling the world (2:40)
Decision & plan to separate from the...2023-10-2434 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastHow Much Would it Cost to Save the Rainforest?As a massive carbon sink, the Brazilian Amazon plays a crucial role in stabilizing the global climate. It’s also valuable farmland. How do economists measure this tradeoff? Lars Peter Hansen, Nobel Laureate and UChicago economist, joins The Pie to discuss his recent research on how policymakers might make the most of this precious and dwindling resource.2023-09-1922 min
Prep Talk Podcast: APs, SAT, ACT Prep 101Breaking Barriers: Crafting a winning resume for UChicago | PrepTalk Podcast #uchicago #podcastIn this captivating episode, we sit down with Divayata Choudhary, recently admitted to the esteemed University of Chicago. Join us as she shares her insights on the importance of extracurricular activities in shaping her journey, her process of creating an impressive resume, and the excitement and anticipation of embarking on her college adventure at UChicago. Get ready to be inspired by her remarkable achievements and gain valuable tips on building a well-rounded profile. Tune in to "PrepTalk Podcast" for an engaging discussion on the significance of extracurriculars and the anticipation of starting college at the University of Chicago.
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The Chicago MaroonJoint Issue: UChicago versus Northwestern Campus CultureIn the first-ever crossover podcast between Northwestern and UChicago, Anita Li of The Daily Northwestern joins Gregory on UChicago's campus to answer student questions about life on each other's campuses.
Hosted by: Anita Li and Gregory Caesar
Featuring: Leon Gold, Charlie Ortega Martinez, Vikram Mehta, Melody Dias, Alexandria Porter, Anusha Kumar, Jeremy Chung, Jeremey Lu, Kate Wojciechowski, and Zoryah Gray
Edited by: Anita Li2023-06-1217 min
Chicago Maroon: NewsJoint Issue: UChicago versus Northwestern Campus CultureIn the first-ever crossover podcast between Northwestern and UChicago, Anita Li of The Daily Northwestern joins Gregory on UChicago's campus to answer student questions about life on each other's campuses.
Hosted by: Anita Li and Gregory Caesar
Featuring: Leon Gold, Charlie Ortega Martinez, Vikram Mehta, Melody Dias, Alexandria Porter, Anusha Kumar, Jeremy Chung, Jeremey Lu, Kate Wojciechowski, and Zoryah Gray
Edited by: Anita Li2023-06-1217 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastHow Debt Relief Raised Debts: The Untold Story of the Student Loan MoratoriumDid borrowers and the American economy benefit from the federal government’s 2020 student debt moratorium? The picture is complicated according to new research from UChicago Economics’ Michael Dinerstein and Chicago Booth’s Constantine Yannelis. They join this week to share their surprising findings.2023-06-0623 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsHow Debt Relief Raised Debts: The Untold Story of the Student Loan MoratoriumDid borrowers and the American economy benefit from the federal government’s 2020 student debt moratorium? The picture is complicated according to new research from UChicago Economics’ Michael Dinerstein and Chicago Booth’s Constantine Yannelis. They join this week to share their surprising findings.2023-06-0623 min
The Daily Northwestern PodcastsIt’s a crossover! Northwestern and UChicago students answer your questionsIn this special episode, Daily Northwestern reporter Anita Li travels into unknown territory– the University of Chicago. Together with The Chicago Maroon’s Chief Podcast Editor Gregory Caesar, they talk about student stereotypes, libraries, and grapes. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/06/04/uchicago-joint-issue-2023/its-a-crossover-northwestern-and-uchicago-students-answer-your-questions-about-the-student-experience/2023-06-0517 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsMisperceived Truths: Global Support for Women in the Workplace is More Than You Might ThinkAround the world, people underestimate support for basic women's rights. In new research, UChicago Economics' Leonardo Bursztyn documents these misperceptions and shows how they restrict women's progress. Aligning people's perceived and actual views, he says, can help promote women's full participation in the labor force.2023-05-0323 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastMisperceived Truths: Global Support for Women in the Workplace is More Than You Might ThinkAround the world, people underestimate support for basic women's rights. In new research, UChicago Economics' Leonardo Bursztyn documents these misperceptions and shows how they restrict women's progress. Aligning people's perceived and actual views, he says, can help promote women's full participation in the labor force.2023-05-0323 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsLaw of Unintended Consequences: Welfare Reform and CrimeDoes welfare prevent crime — and offset its cost to taxpayers? UChicago economist Manasi Deshpande joins to discuss her novel research studying the criminal justice outcomes of youth removed from supplemental security income.2023-02-0724 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastLaw of Unintended Consequences: Welfare Reform and CrimeWhen policymakers passed a historic welfare reform law in 1996, they likely did not anticipate what would happen when youth with disabilities turned 18 and lost their support. We talk with UChicago economist Manasi Deshpande about her novel research studying what portion of them ended up in the criminal justice system.2023-02-0724 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsWhat Drives Racial Differences in Speeding Tickets and Fines?New research finds minorities are 24-33% more likely to be stopped for speeding and will pay 23-34% more in fines, relative to a white driver traveling the exact same speed. UChicago economists John List and Justin Holz join The Pie to discuss how they designed research drawing on high-frequency Lyft data, and its broader implications for future research and policy.2023-01-1025 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastWhat Drives Racial Differences in Speeding Tickets and Fines?New research finds minorities are 24-33% more likely to be stopped for speeding and will pay 23-34% more in fines, relative to a white driver traveling the exact same speed. UChicago economists John List and Justin Holz join The Pie to discuss how they designed research drawing on high-frequency Lyft data, and its broader implications for future research and policy.2023-01-1025 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsChina Faltering? Why the End of Zero Covid Won’t Fix Its Economic ProblemsPodcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.How will China’s economy respond after the lifting of ‘Zero Covid’ policy? UChicago economist Chang-Tai Hsieh joins The Pie to discuss the surprising party response to political protests, emerging dynamics affecting the Chinese economy today, and what the future may hold.2022-12-1322 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastChina Faltering? Why the End of Zero Covid Won’t Fix Its Economic ProblemsHow will China’s economy respond after the lifting of ‘Zero Covid’ policy? UChicago economist Chang-Tai Hsieh joins The Pie to discuss the surprising party response to political protests, emerging dynamics affecting the Chinese economy today, and what the future may hold.2022-12-1322 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsEconomic Warfare: Are Russian Sanctions Working?Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.Ten months into a devastating war, the Russian and Ukrainian economies are struggling yet resilient. Russian-born economist Konstantin Sonin joins The Pie to provide an update on the economic impacts of the ongoing conflict, including the massive long-term toll not yet captured in available data.2022-11-3025 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsFighting Inflation: Is the Fed’s Work Just Beginning?Podcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.The Federal Reserve’s latest 75 basis point rate hike brought interest rates up again on everything from mortgages to car loans and credit cards. Will it be enough to halt inflation? How is the Fed thinking about the US economy, unemployment, and its global impact? University of Chicago economist Anil Kashyap joins to discuss the campaign to bring inflation down and mo...2022-11-1522 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsTax vs Ban: The Unexpected Results on Gun SalesPodcast note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.In this episode, we’re talking about guns. Chicago Booth economist Brad Shapiro has quantified—for the first time—American consumer demand for guns, and how that demand shifts in response to different regulations, including bans and taxes. He was surprised by some of the findings, which offer new and important insights for ongoing gun policy debates.2022-11-0117 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsCOVID and Schools: Elementary LessonsPodcast Note: Please enjoy this episode from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.Did closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic serve students and society at-large? As part of a World Bank Advisory Panel, University of Chicago economist Rachel Glennerster is taking a closer look at the long-term economic cost of learning losses. Addressing these costs, estimated at greater than $10 trillion, will be crucial to future education policy and pandemic response.2022-10-2716 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsWFH… Gone GlobalPodcast Note: Please enjoy episode one from season two of The Pie, an economics podcast from the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. Subscribe where you get your podcasts, or at thepie.uchicago.edu.In this episode, we talk about the remote work revolution. It is now more than two years old, and it’s a worldwide phenomenon, at least in wealthier countries. Economist Steve Davis has been studying the staying power of work from home around the globe, and finds that not only is it here to stay, but it’s prompting larger societal questions about everything from...2022-10-1921 min
The Pie: An Economics PodcastHow Does Access to Safe Water Affect Child Mortality?A new meta-analysis by Michael Kremer and co-authors suggests water treatment could reduce child mortality by about 30% in low- and middle-income countries, making it a highly cost-effective treatment for saving lives. Kremer joined his co-author Stephen Luby to discuss some of their findings in an event hosted by the Development Innovation Lab and the Center for Global Development. For more information on the research, visit dil.uchicago.edu.2022-03-3022 min
Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers42. What a UChicago Admissions Officer Really Wants | University of ChicagoOn today’s episode, we chat with Natalia Ostrowski, a former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Natalia and I discuss what goes on behind the scenes in the UChicago admissions office, and what admissions officers really think about applicants. Natalia shares how students can gain that coveted UChicago acceptance as well as what makes it such a special and exclusive school.
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Exploring Different BrainsThe Neurobiology of Empathy, with UChicago's Dr Peggy Mason | EDB 248UChicago’s Dr. Peggy Mason discusses her work on the neurobiological basis of empathy.
(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Mason grew up in the Washington DC area and worked in taxidermy at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History during middle and high school. She received her BA in Biology in 1983 and her PhD in Neuroscience in 1987, both from Harvard. After postdoctoral work at the University of California – San Francisco, she joined the faculty at the University of Chicago in 1992. Dr Mason is now Professor of Neurobiology. For more than 20 years, Dr Mason’s research was focused on the cellular mechanisms of pain m...2021-09-0333 min
College Reality CheckGetting into a Top School with Dyslexia | Estelle from UChicagoEstelle, a junior at UChicago, shares how she was able to craft an impressive college application despite her dyslexia that affected her standardized testing abilities.
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Off The Charts Energy PodcastThe Roadmap: The Case for a Carbon Price and How to Prevent LeakageEpisode 1 : The Case for a Carbon Price and How to Prevent Leakage
For the first episode, Rob talks with EPIC Director Michael Greenstone and UChicago Law’s David Weisbach about one of the most important and political issues in climate policy: carbon prices. They also discuss one of the biggest questions surrounding carbon pricing, which is how to impose a carbon price without driving industry overseas and without exporting carbon emissions—a phenomenon called carbon leakage.
https://epic.uchicago.edu/us-energy-and-climate-roadmap/2021-05-2632 min
Top of the Class#1 How I Got In - UChicago Admit, Sylvia, Reflects on Her Essays, Extracurriculars and Why UChicagoIn the first episode of our new 'How I Got In' series, UChicago admit, Sylvia, reflects on her application journey including the essays she wrote, the scores she got and the extracurriculars she was involved in.Sylvia also gives fantastic advice for other students aiming to apply to US colleges.Are you aiming for top colleges like UChicago? Sylvia was supported by a team of admission experts from Crimson Education and you can get that support too! Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started.2021-04-2143 min
Founders Couch#25: Chukwunonso Arinze (UChicago PhD) - On balancing pursuing a PhD & running a companyToday, we welcome Chukwunonso Arinze! Chukwunonso (aka Chooki) is a current PhD student at UChicago studying Physics. Hailing from Nigeria, he is the cofounder of Kaoshi (https://kaoshi.network/), a fintech company creating technologies that enable banks to provide financial services to their citizens living in the diaspora. So far, they’ve built an MVP for their technology which gathers financial data on immigrants in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. They have also gotten two banks to test out their technology. Chooki has mostly bootstrapped the company, but they’re also backed by Dorm Room Fund, UChicago, and...2020-07-1033 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorAches and painsThis episode, we speak with sports medicine doctor Aravind Athiviraham to chat about why knees click and pop, what happens when bumping your elbow radiates pain into the pinky finger, and more.2020-03-0900 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorPost-Pregnancy WoesGrowing noses and feet, emotional distress and lots lots more: issues faced by people after giving birth range widely. This episode, Dr. Maryam Siddiqui takes us into the world of post-pregnancy woes.2020-03-0200 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorSex and agingIn part two of our interview with gynecologist Stacy Tessler Lindau, MD, we discuss questions many people in the aging populations face, such as: "Is it okay to masturbate even though I'm married?"2020-02-2400 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorSex and cancerThis episode, gynecologist Stacy Tessler Lindau, MD, explains how many people living with cancer can have healthy, satisfying sex. 2020-02-1700 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorPediatric GastroenterologyOn this episode, pediatric gastroenterologist Ritu Verma lets listeners know whether what they’re seeing and smelling in their babies’ diapers warrants a visit to the doctor, and tells us why we should feel free to use the word “poop” at the dinner table.2020-02-1000 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorAdult gastroenterologyWhat does it mean if poop is green? Find out on today's episode featuring adult gastroenterologist Vijaya Rao, MD.2020-02-0300 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorPediatric DermatologyCan diaper rash cream help with eczema? Does baby acne hurt? Can warts kill you? This episode we hear from pediatric dermatologist Sarah Stein, MD, about the pesky lumps and bumps on our babies, kids and teens.2020-01-2700 min
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s TalentU of California sued over SAT use in admissions. Does the SAT predict college success? A conversation with Elissa Nadworny of NPR and Elaine Allensworth of UChicago Consortium.For over half a century, the SAT has been used by colleges and universities in admissions decisions. A lawsuit filed in December 2019 against the University of California system challenges this long held practice, calling the use of SAT scores in admission decisions illegal, discriminatory, and unconstitutional. On today’s show, we are joined by Elissa Nadworny, reporter and editor for NPR’s Education team who has been following the lawsuit. We are also joined by Dr. Elaine Allensworth from the UChicago Consortium on School Research, who recently wrote a paper showing a student’s grades are four times more predic...2020-01-2131 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorAdult dermatologyOur third episode focuses on lumps and bumps: from skin tags to warts and acne, the topics we asked dermatologist Diana Bolotin about are sure to please the pimple-popping video fan crowd. Do new fad treatments like acne stickers work? Tune in to learn more.2020-01-2000 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorTesticular and prostate healthThis episode features urologist and surgeon Scott Eggener, MD, who answers questions like "What does a testicular cancer lump feel like?" and "Is one testicle more important than the other?"2020-01-1300 min
Things You're Too Embarrassed To Ask A DoctorFemale Pelvic HealthThis episode features urogynecologist Dianne Glass, MD, PhD. Listen as Dr. Glass answers questions related to pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and other issues surrounding pelvic health. Today’s questions include things like, “Can my uterus fall out?” and more.2019-12-2600 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsCan Economics Save the World? A Panel Discussion with 2019 Nobel Laureate Abhijit BanerjeeThe United States is facing a range of challenging policy issues, from trade to inequality to climate change. The good news is that academic economists are doing cutting-edge work to help solve the challenges of the day, at the University of Chicago and institutions around the world. Over the past 20 years, there has been increasing momentum toward evidence-informed policymaking. While this seems promising, barriers still exist to bridging the divide between academia and government.
On November 19, the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) welcomed MIT Professor of Economics Abhijit Banerjee, recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics and co-author of...2019-12-191h 07
Short CircuitShort Circuit 108 – Live at UChicago(5/7/19)A Seventh Circuit extravaganza featuring Tacy Flint, Will Baude, and Jim Pfander. The episode was recorded before a live student audience at the University of Chicago Law School at the invitation of UChicago chapter of the Federalist Society.
Tacy Flint is a partner at Sidley Austin who has practiced before the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal courts of appeal. She clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer and Judge Richard Posner. Tacy is a UChicago law grad.
Will Baude is a professor at UChicago Law and the author of Is Qualified Immunity Unlawful? Will clerked fo...2019-05-0700 min
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsCrony Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics, Featuring Chang-Tai HsiehThe Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI), the Chicago Economics Society (CES), and the Booth Alumni Club of Washington, DC, welcomed Chang-Tai Hsieh, Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Professor Of Economics, Chicago Booth School of Business, for cocktails and a conversation on Crony Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics. David Rank, former Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge’ d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in China, moderated a discussion following Professor Hsieh’s remarks.
Professor Hsieh discussed how China’s fast-paced growth over the past three decades is one of the most remarkable events in world economic history. This growth was fueled by the i...2019-03-0752 min
Nuclear HotseatNH #394: UChicago Nuclear Die-In at Atomic Pile Commemoration – New Anti-Nuke Generation’s India WestonUChicago’s Henry Moore Statue “Nuclear Energy” was surrounded by body outlinesrepresenting the civilians who were killed by atomic bomb blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.Photos: Brittney Dorton This Week’s Featured Interview: UChicago’s India Weston, a remarkable young anti-nuclear activist, fills us in on the new-media way she first discovered the hidden nuclear history, how she grew...2019-01-1059 min
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Off The Charts Energy PodcastHow Consumers Respond to the Changing Energy Landscape: From Energy Conservation to MicrogridIn this two-part episode, host Jeff McMahon explores a pair of University of Chicago studies on consumer energy behavior. First, McMahon sits down with EPIC’s Koichiro Ito, an assistant professor at Harris Public Policy, for insight on what motivates consumers to conserve energy. Does simple encouragement work? Or do prices need to rise for them to act? Then, McMahon is joined by Bob Rosner, founding co-director of EPIC and a distinguished UChicago physicist and former director of Argonne National Laboratory, and Kathleen Cagney, a sociology professor and director of the Population Research Center at the National Opinion Research Center (NO...2018-08-1340 minOff The Charts Energy PodcastThe Environment as a Human Rights IssueFrom lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, and toxic sites in East Chicago to severe hurricanes and flooding in Texas, Miami and Puerto Rico, environmental and climate disasters pack a hard punch on low-income communities and communities of color. Earlier this year, EPIC’s Mark Templeton, a professor at the University of Chicago Law School and director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic, discussed the intersection of environmental and social justice issues with Jacqui Patterson, the director of what is now the NAACP’s largest program – the environmental and climate justice program. The discussion was part of an event hosted by the UC...2018-07-1948 minRadio HarrisCrashing the Party<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RadioHarris/~4/nn7kjiA0jB8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-07-0500 minRadio HarrisThe Great Gatsby Curve<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RadioHarris/~4/5kTnWCsYQ_g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-05-1400 minRadio HarrisInequality in Climate Change<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RadioHarris/~4/1jdJJCTl3Tg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-04-2700 minOff The Charts Energy PodcastThe Fight Against Climate Change Is Happening In The CourtroomOne year in, President Trump’s climate policy agenda has largely focused on rolling back any progress started by his predecessor—from suspending a rule to limit methane leaks from oil and gas operations on federal land to beginning the process of repealing the Obama Administration’s signature climate change regulation, the Clean Power Plan, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Central to the President's success in rolling back these efforts is a figure called the social cost of carbon. Host Jeff McMahon talks with UChicago Law's Mark Templeton and Roberto Borgert about the legal challenges surrounding the social cost of car...2018-02-2635 minOff The Charts Energy PodcastA Conversation with Tommy Beaudreau, former Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of InteriorThe Trump Administration has undertaken efforts to expand fossil fuel development on federal lands by lifting a moratorium on new coal leasing, scaling back certain protections on federal lands, and moving to open up new areas for offshore drilling. At the same time, the Administration is moving to alleviate regulatory burdens on industry operations, most recently by proposing to roll-back certain safety requirements and structural reforms put into place after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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