Professor Parke Wilde - Food Insecurity During the Holidays
Questions about food prices have become more urgent for many Americans, and even more so during the holidays. As families make choices about how to manage their grocery bill, what does food insecurity and scarcity look like? How does it affect the community whether or not people can afford their next meal? Today we’re talking about it with Professor Parke Wilde, a professor at Tufts, where he studies the economics of nutrition assistance programs. Dr. Wilde, welcome.
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Dr. Cory Haltman - How Much Do People Dislike a Late Gift?
Gift-giving can be enjoyable, until we overthink it. We stress about being late, choosing the “perfect” present, or getting the timing just right. But research shows that we worry about things that don’t actually matter to the people receiving our gifts.Dr. Cory Haltman, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, studies the psychology behind gift-giving and many other topics. Dr. Haltman, welcome to the podcast. Please introduce yourself.
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Dr. Pooja Budhiraja - How Generosity Can Save Lives
Every day, thousands of people are waiting for a life-saving transplant and for many, that wait is years long. While the demand continues to grow, one of the most powerful solutions comes from living donors, people who choose to give a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need.Today, we’re joined by Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, transplant nephrologist and Living Donor Medical Director at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Her work focuses on protecting the health and well-being of living donors while expanding access to transplantation through education, innovation, and compassion.
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Dr. Chen Wang - The Security Risks of Video Conferencing Platforms
Video calls are part of everyday life, and most of us think we’re safe when the camera is off. But Dr. Chen Wang, Associate Professor of Computer Science at SMU, discovered that small sounds during a call can reveal details about where a person is, even without video. His research shows why we need better privacy protections in apps like Zoom and Teams.
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Dr. Tiana Woolridge - The Mental Part of Athletic Recovery
When it comes to sports injuries, recovery isn’t just physical, it’s mental too.Dr. Tiana Woolridge, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery, studies how sleep, stress, and mindset affect injury risk and recovery in young athletes. Her work bridges physical health and mental resilience, helping athletes heal stronger, inside and out.
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