The Radio DePaul Podcast

The Radio DePaul Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 106: Where Does the Recycling Go?
April 22, 2021

In this Earth Day episode, Sonal speaks with Carter O'Brien the Vice President of the Chicago Recycling Coalition and sustainability officer at the Field Museum. He provides insight on Chicago's recycling system, from its inception to where it stands to

Episode 105: Perspective
April 02, 2021

In this episode, Priya and Sonal publish their submission to the NPR college podcast competition. We take a look at some different perspectives on life. We interviewed two children and two senior citizens and asked them the same set of questions: What mak

Episode 104: Tattoo Taboos
March 13, 2021

In this episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Priya and Sonal explore tattoos. We talked with a variety of interviewees including some who have tattoos and some that don’t. We also explored the stigma behind tattoos and some of the reasons why people don’t

Episode 103: News Overload
January 30, 2021

In the newest episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Sonal and Priya explore news overload: is there a balance between staying informed and staying sane? It is easy to get overwhelmed by coverage of a specific event or issue and start “doom scrolling." At t

Episode 102: Small Light at the End of a Very Long Tunnel
December 21, 2020

In this episode Priya and Sonal take a look at the skepticisms surrounding the Covid vaccine, what vaccine research looks like and what to expect after people start getting vaccinated.  Special thanks to Eljay Waldman, a clinical project manager work

Episode 100: A Very Spooky Special
October 31, 2020

Priya and Sonal celebrate the 100th Radio DePaul episode with a very spooky special as they discuss the origins of Halloween. Thanks for supporting us and this Podcast! Have a safe Halloween — here's to 100 more. Sign up for our newsletter for extra conte

Episode 99: Language
October 19, 2020

In this episode, we take a closer look at language. Specifically, we wanted to know -- does the language we speak affect the way we think? Thank you to Mackenzie and Juliana for their insight on being bilingual, as well as our moms and to everyone who sh

Episode 98: Reimagining Policing
October 04, 2020

Priya and Sonal are this year's podcast producers! This first episode is a heavy one: we discuss police training as it relates to mental health cases, where this training falls short, and what some of the alternatives may look like. Thank you to Graham

Episode 97: John and Amy Say Goodbye
July 31, 2020

In their final episode, Amy and John reflect on their years at the Radio DePaul Podcast. From starting as podcast newcomers to merging audio clips with finesse, the Podcast Duo are so grateful for each and every listener who has lent their ears to our col

Episode 96: Quarantine Conundrums
April 29, 2020

In this episode, Amy and John explore the unconventional world of social isolation amidst this global pandemic. Some are lucky enough to quarantine with families, some by themselves. But, we are all getting through this differently, with some things hitti