• The Backdrop - A UC Davis Podcast Exploring the World of Ideas

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The Backdrop - A UC Davis Podcast Exploring the World of Ideas

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  • The Backdrop podcast is a monthly interview program featuring conversations with UC Davis scholars and researchers working in the social sciences, humanities, arts and culture. Hosted by public radio veteran Soterios Johnson, the conversations feature new work or expertise on a trending topic in the news.
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Episodes
  • 19 - Charan Ranganath on the Search for Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Early

    19 - Charan Ranganath on the Search for Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Early
    Jun 27 2023

    UC Davis psychology professor Charan Ranganath discusses how he and his colleagues are working to find biomarkers to help identify people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease.  Earlier detection — before the brain is significantly damaged — would allow for more successful interventions and better outcomes. 
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    38 mins
  • 18 - Don Roth on the Recovered Voices Project

    18 - Don Roth on the Recovered Voices Project
    May 16 2023

    Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Don Roth discusses the Recovered Voices project highlighting composers and works derailed by the Nazi regime.
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    37 mins
  • 17 - Richard Huskey on Brain Flow

    17 - Richard Huskey on Brain Flow
    Feb 21 2023

    Whether it’s an athlete performing at their best or a musician taking it to another level, flow feels good and is good for our well-being.  And the best part — pretty much anyone can attain it.  Evidence suggests flow can ward off depression, prevent burnout and make us more resilient.

    In this episode, Richard Huskey, a UC Davis, assistant professor of communication and cognitive science, explains the flow state, how he and other researchers are piecing together how it can be achieved and what is going on in the brain when it happens. 
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    24 mins
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