Police reform has been at the forefront of the social justice conversation for much of the last year following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota and the subsequent protests around the country. For Brandon Davis, assistant professor in the

Donna Ginther

Mar 18th, 2021 38m 54s

In March 2020, America's economy was rocked by the beginning of shutdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the rise of COVID-19 in the country. As a third round of stimulus hits back account this month, much of the country is still working to get

Steven Soper

Feb 4th, 2021 36m 42s

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, testing has been under scrutiny. From a lack of tests to delays in results, there have been signs that these systems need improvement. Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and

Emily Vietti

Nov 19th, 2020 38m 48s

August 18, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. 100 years later, women still lag behind men in holding elected office both nationally and regionally. Institute for Leade

Paul Scott

Oct 29th, 2020 35m 8s

Ever wonder why the zombies in film and on TV act the way that they do? Associate Professor of French Paul Scott can provide some insight. Working on a new book while on sabbatical in Crete, Professor Scott sat down with us to talk his soon to

Brett Bricker

Oct 22nd, 2020 36m 59s

After a career as a debater at KU and now as Co-Director of KU Debate, Brett Bricker knows how to craft an argument. Yet, there is more to success in the world of competitive debate than having your points in order. On the newest Unwinding, Bri

Ayesha Hardison

Oct 8th, 2020 40m 55s

Examining our past can provide clues on how to avoid problems we've already encountered. For Zora Neale Hurston scholar and associate professor of English and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Ayesha Hardison, there are similarities in the the

Molly Zahn

Sep 3rd, 2020 42m 33s

Can religious texts be changed by the scribe copying them down? Associate Professor of Religious Studies Molly Zahn's new book Genres of Rewriting in Second Temple Judaism explores the evolution of religious texts in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Liste

Yoonmi Nam

Apr 22nd, 2020 1h

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For professor of visual art Yoonmi Nam, her inspiration came from looking at the relationship between items we buy and the containers that house them. Hear Professor Nam discuss her work, finding time to exer

Darren Canady

Apr 3rd, 2020 55m 15s

For associate professor of English, Darren Canady theatre allowed him to find his voice and his path. On the latest episode of Unwinding Professor Canady talks about his work, his path to KU, inspiration, doubt, and what it's like to study crea

Dave Tell

Dec 5th, 2019 39m 42s

What does it mean to commemorate a moment in time? For Professor of Communication Studies Dave Tell, commemorating the legacy of the murder of Emmett Till has taken him on a journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. As part of the Emmett T

Joy Ward

Nov 7th, 2019 38m 3s

Associate Dean for Science Research Joy Ward joins us to talk about her research with plants and climate change, how she first became interested in biology, and how important it is to her to mentor students at KU.Music: Lee Rosevere's "Let's

Jennifer Delgado

Oct 3rd, 2019 42m 32s

Listen as Associate Teaching Professor Jennifer Delgado from KU's Department of Physics & Astronomy talks about the stretches of the universe, the summer of alien news, and how anyone can contribute to new discoveries at KU.Music: Lee Rosever

Hannah Britton

May 15th, 2019 44m 28s

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Unwinding with Katie Rhine & Macie Rouse: Community researchers

Mar 14th, 2019 36m 17s

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Unwinding with Ward Lyles

Feb 6th, 2019 37m 20s

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Unwinding with Paul Stock: Optimist and environmental sociologist

Nov 5th, 2018 44m 4s

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am alw

Unwinding with Alison Olcott: Dinosaur Hunter and Mars Explorer

Oct 8th, 2018 32m 17s

Do aliens exist on Mars? Possibly. But how do humans actually go about answering that question? One option is to examine certain rocks to understand the types of life-forms, like squishy things, that roamed the earth billions of years ago. Tha

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