Out of Curiosity

Does your dread of a tough conversation stop you from having it altogether? Do you get worried about how an interview might go? Do you procrastinate? All are natural forms of anxiety, but anxiety shouldn't prevent us from living our best lives. Chico State psychology professor Joel Minden explains a few tactics and reminders to help keep anxiety from taking over. Thanks to our student sound editor, Hayden Duncan, and to Professor Minden. The intro song is "Look Up" by Aaron Sprinkle. The...

How do we discuss the topic of race with people of another race? CSU, Chico sociology professor and department chair Nandi Crosby-Jordan joins the show to break down challenges in these discussions, including the problem with colorblindness, the concept of white fragility, and why nobody owes anyone a history lesson on their race. Thanks to our student sound editor, Hayden Duncan, and to Professor Crosby-Jordan. The intro song is "Look Up" by Aaron Sprinkle. The outro is "Let Me Down Easy"...