Best Iop Podcasts (2025)

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How to Communicate When You are At Your Worst - The Secret of Validation 19:19

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18d ago19:19

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Hello listeners! In this episode, I bring together neuroscience and everyday life to present tips on how to communicate when you are feeling at your worst. Whether you are in an argument with your partner, a power struggle with your kid, or a disagreement with friends/coworkers, these concepts are universal and work in any situation. So if you feel…

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The Claws of Addiction - It's Not That Simple 51:31

1M ago51:31

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In this episode, our goal is to bring you tools to understand and destigmatize addiction. We discuss the complexity of addiction at the biological, psychological and societal levels. So if you are ready to explore this complex topic, take a listen! Topics Discussed: Past and present definitions of addiction DSM-5's "Substance Use Disorder" - more t…

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Ernie Passailaigue on SC Senate, Education Lottery & Isle of Palms Growth 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Join Host Bill Macchio for an engaging conversation with former South Carolina Senator Ernie Passailaigue as they delve into his impactful tenure in the SC Senate and his deep connection to the Palmetto State. Senator Passailaigue offers firsthand insights into the inner workings of South Carolina's legislative landscape, sharing stories and perspe…

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Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide - How to Approach It with Your Child 31:22

3M ago31:22

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This episode starts with the various ways social media has changed how we view ourselves and others. We then discuss the sobering link between cyberbullying and suicide rates among young people. Finally, we bring you practical tips and ideas about how to fight bullying at the individual, school, state, and systems levels. You are not alone in this …

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IOP, PHP, RTC - Continuum of Care for Mental Health Treatment Explained 35:04

4M ago35:04

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Hello! We are back after a busy month at the clinic! In this episode, we discuss a very niche topic -- the different levels (or continuum) of care in mental health treatment. These acronyms can be so confusing for parents and families, so we hope to clarify them for you as you navigate what is the appropriate level of care for you or your loved one…

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LA Fires - The Aftermath of Traumatic Events and How to Talk to Your Kids About It 34:56

4M ago34:56

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In this episode, we explore the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires on families and the individual person, emphasizing trauma-informed care and support for those affected by disasters. We also cover practical tips for disaster psychiatry, psychological first aid, and how to start an honest conversation with your kids about traumatic exposures. Topi…

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From Blue Dog to Republican: Politician Thomas 'Tommy' Hartnett Follows His Heart 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Retired U.S. Congressman Thomas 'Tommy' Hartnett sits down with Bill Macchio to discuss his remarkable political career, from South Carolina to the U.S. Congress. Beyond the stories, Hartnett leaves viewers with a compelling personal message at the end, a direct appeal to our community. In the 1960s in South Carolina, as well as other Southern stat…

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Challenges with the Executive Orders against the LGBTQ+ Community 24:13

5M ago24:13

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges in dealing with the recent executive orders against the LGBTQ+ community. We go over the emotional toll of political rhetoric, the need for access to gender-affirming care in youth, and how important it is to slow down and examine gender dysphoria in children (and adults!) from a compassionate and open-min…

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Adult Loneliness: How Our Bodies Respond to Attachment Disruption 52:02

5M ago52:02

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This is a long-awaited episode! We talk about the difference between feeling lonely and being alone, and the biological mechanisms that drive humans to connect with each other. After we intellectualize it all (as doctors do), we get to the root of the problem in loneliness -- the importance of fostering a sense of safety. Join us in this exploratio…

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The Optimism and Cautionary Tale of AI and Mental Health 35:35

6M ago35:35

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This week, we explore the curious and unnerving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health. We discuss its potential benefits in healthcare for both psychiatrists and patients, as well as risks such as harmful content, liability issues, privacy issues, and blurring the line between what is real and fake. We are excited and wary of this…

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The Man Behind the Memories: Former Congressman Tommy Hartnett on the Isle of Palms 24:30

7M ago24:30

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Hear fascinating stories from the life of former Congressman Tommy Hartnett on the latest episode of the Isle of Palms Podcast. Bill Macchio chats with Tommy, discussing his love for the Isle of Palms, his first job with J.C. Long, his first date with his wife Bonnie, and their first island home.

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Finding Motivation for Change 14:07

7M ago14:07

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Welcome to the new year! This episode is about how to approach making a change in your life. Your ambivalence, values, fears, and goals are all crucial parts of what makes you you. It's also important to just take a pause sometimes in this ever-changing world today. So I hope this quick episode will give you that pause and reflection to propel you …

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Neurosis and Anxiety: What it is and What to Do About It 48:17

7M ago48:17

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Hello there! This episode is a dense one. We discuss neurosis and anxiety from the perspective of childhood and growth. We go over concepts of “basic anxiety” and “neurotic pride”, reflecting on healthy and unhealthy narcissism fueling anxiety as proposed by the psychoanalyst, Karen Horney. We explore how the DSM anxiety disorders are categorized, …

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Psychosis III: A Conversation with Dr. Gil Hoftman, an Expert on Schizophrenia Research 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

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We are back! In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty, fascinating details of schizophrenia and psychosis. We explore the devastating stigma associated with schizophrenia, the challenges of diagnosing and managing severe mental illnesses, and the importance of honoring the patient as a human being. Join us, as we three child psychiatrists chat …

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Record-Breaking 2024 IOP Connector Run: Highlights & Insights with the Organizers 15:14

8M ago15:14

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Did you miss the record-breaking 2024's Isle of Palms Connector Run? Deb Barr, Sponsor Chair and Michelle Priest, Run Chair for the 2024 Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child talk with host Bill Macchio and share highlights and the significance of the 2024 Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child, which was held on October 5t…

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Harvard Reacts to Trump’s Return 14:02

8M ago14:02

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Harvard students awoke to a somber campus following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency early Wednesday morning. “My heart dropped a little bit,” one student said. Some Harvard professors canceled classes. Others tweaked their lesson plans and asked students to care for their mental health. This week on Newstalk, Harvard reacts to Trump's r…

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Harvard's Run-Up to the Election 29:54

9M ago29:54

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When you think about election organizing at Harvard, a few words might come to mind. Privilege. Access. Money. The Harvard College Democrats are backed by a federally recognized PAC. Student leaders at the Harvard Republican Club have dined with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and pulled off speaking events with multi-billionaire Peter Thiel. T…

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Psychosis II: Is it Schizophrenia or Something Else? 27:11

9M ago27:11

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Hello! We are continuing our conversation on psychosis. In this episode, we focus on differential diagnoses for psychosis, including medical and psychiatric conditions that can often be confused with a truly psychotic disorder like schizophrenia. Specifically, trauma is a big one, leading us to lose ourselves in the imbalance of imagination and rea…

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Intro to Psychosis - History, Conceptualization, and Symptoms to Look For 43:31

9M ago43:31

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Hello! This week, we delve into the fascinating history of how we conceptualize psychosis and schizophrenia. All those with schizophrenia have psychosis, but not all those with psychosis have schizophrenia. From a psychological framework to a biological one, the field of psychiatry has gone back and forth between the two and really struggled to und…

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2024 Isle of Palms City Council Election: Meet Susan Hill Smith 16:47

9M ago16:47

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The 2024 Special Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7 AM to 7 PM. Susan Hill Smith is a candidate for Isle of Palms City Council, seeking the seat vacated by the recent resignation of Councilwoman Elizabeth Campsen. Smith and her husband have lived in Isle of Palms for 30 years and have a deep love for the community,…

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Harvard IOP Student Leader Resigns, Citing ‘Palestinian Exception to Free Speech’ 50:02

9M ago50:02

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As we neared the one-year anniversary of October 7 earlier this month, the Harvard Institute of Politics — the largest student organization on Harvard’s campus and its flagship platform for political discourse — saw a high-profile shakeup in its student leadership. Citing the Palestinian exception to free speech, a vocal pro-Palestine activist resi…

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School Anxiety, Avoidance and Refusal - What's Behind It and What to Do About It 53:56

10M ago53:56

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School is back in full swing, and so is everyone's anxiety! We discuss the challenges kids, teens and parents face as they reintegrate back to school after the summer break. We delve into the various reasons for school avoidance and refusal, which are critical in understanding what is actually behind it. We conclude with a discussion on what to do …

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2024 Isle of Palms City Council Election: Rusty Streetman Running for Re-election 16:10

10M ago16:10

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Rusty Streetman is seeking re-election to the Isle of Palms City Council, motivated by his close loss in the fall election by about 30 votes and the recent resignation of Councilwoman Elizabeth Campsen. Streetman cites unfinished projects and ongoing initiatives that he would like to see brought to fruition. In this video, he outlines his top two p…

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Is Harvard Doing Discourse Wrong? 25:46

10M ago25:46

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If you've been a student at Harvard at any point over the past three years, there’s one thing you’ve probably heard over and over again: intellectual vitality. You’ll see it in emails, in videos, from students, from our deans — it’s everywhere. And, overwhelmingly, you’ll get the sense that Harvard’s concerned about the state of discourse on campus…

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Infighting and Pressure From Above: Inside Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative 20:18

10M ago20:18

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In 2022, Harvard earmarked $100 Million dollars for an initiative focused on making amends for Harvard’s ties to slavery. Now, that same initiative has faced infighting, a series of resignations, and allegations of attempts to limit the project’s scope. So how exactly did we get here? This week on Newstalk, inside Harvard's Legacy of Slavery Initia…

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Social Media and its Impact on Youth Mental Health 44:40

10M ago44:40

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*Trigger warning for content on self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Please feel free to opt out and prioritize your sense of safety if you need to do so.* This is a tough one. The positive effects of social media on mental health can be lifesaving, yet its negative effects may lead to a life taken far too early. We have a nuanced discussion on…

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Behind Harvard's Post-Affirmative Action Demographics Numbers 18:16

10M ago18:16

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Harvard released its admissions demographic data for the Class of 2028 last week. This year more so than many years past, those numbers were a big deal. Few things at Harvard are as tightly kept a secret as its admissions process. Every year, tens of thousands of applicants around the world hit submit, hope for the best. And then… it’s sort of a bl…

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Garber's Path to the Harvard Presidency 15:27

11M ago15:27

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It’s Harvard’s second week back in class and campus tensions are already back in the headlines. Two Harvard graduate students charged with assault and battery during a pro-Palestine protest last May face yet another delay in their arraignment date. A September 5th statement from the University provided updated guidance for those affected by doxing …

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Attachment Theory III: The Neuroscience of Attachment 48:56

11M ago48:56

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We are back! In this episode, we talk about attachment theory from a neuroscientific and neurobiological perspective. We highlight how talking about our emotions can help us regulate them, and make room for empathy and "mentalizing" other people's experiences. We also discuss how attachment trauma can disrupt brain development, and how mindfulness …

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The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for ADHD - Why It's Still a Problem Today 49:12

11M ago49:12

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In this episode, we take a quick break from attachment theory and dive into a very real, current problem we face today: the stimulant medication shortage for the treatment of ADHD. We explore the complex regulatory systems surrounding stimulants, including supply chain issues and being lumped into the category of Schedule II medications monitored b…

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Join the Isle of Palms Connector Run: A Race for a Cause 15:47

11M ago15:47

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Join Michelle Priest, Run Chairman and Deb Barr, Sponsor Chair of the Isle of Palms Connector Run as they talk to host Bill Macchio about healing, preventing and raising awareness for Child Abuse, and about how people and businesses can get involved. GET INVOLVED: https://www.ioprun.com/registar SPONSOR: https://www.ioprun.com/sponsor VOLUNTEER: ht…

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Attachment Theory II: The Early Years into Adulthood 49:20

12M ago49:20

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Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss the significance of the humanistic approach to psychiatry, and the importance of relationships and the environment in child development. We talk about core concepts in attachment theory, such as the Strange Situation by Mary Ainsworth, adult attachment interview by Mary Main, and mentalization by Peter Fona…

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BREAKING: ALAN GARBER ’76 TO SERVE AS HARVARD’S 31ST PRESIDENT UNTIL JUNE 2027 1:00

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Alan M. Garber ’76, Harvard’s longtime provost who suddenly became the interim leader as he sought to steer the University through its worst leadership crisis in decades, was officially confirmed as the 31st president, the Harvard Corporation announced on Friday. Eight months after Garber was appointed interim president, the Corporation — the Unive…

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Attachment Theory I: The First Bond 47:00

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Welcome to our first episode of the podcast! In this episode, we talk about how attachment theory is an important foundation for our work, and the history of developmental psychology and child psychiatry. But of course, not without a little play along the way! Have questions for us, or feedback about our podcast? Send us a message!…

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Understanding South Carolina’s New Firearm Law: A Conversation with Chief Kevin Cornett 20:15

1y ago20:15

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Kevin Cornett, Chief of Police, Isle of Palms, SC chats with host Bill Macchio in this episode of the Island Vibes Podcast. Chief Cornett talks about how he got into law enforcement, the different jobs he's done within police departments in South Carolina, and how it was he became the Chief of Police ... in Springdale, and later IOP. About halfway …

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Building Bridges, Recognizing Heroes: Isle of Palms LENS Foundation, Featuring Co-Chair Kitty Riley 7:47

1y ago7:47

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Join us as Isle of Palms LENS Foundation Co-Chairman Kitty Riley chats with host Zach Giroux about their mission to support the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) and foster positive relationships between officers and the community. Learn how LENS provides recognition for our dedicated officers, funding for advanced training, and vital support…

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Pro-Palestine Student Voices Inside the Harvard Yard Encampment 7:29

1y ago7:29

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For than 100 hours and counting, dozens of Pro-Palestine students and protesters have camped overnight in Harvard Yard, calling on the university to divest from Israel‘s war in Gaza. The encampment has now expanded to 50+ tents stretching across Harvard Yard, some a stone's throw away from Harvard president Alan Garber's office. On Newstalk, host F…

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Amid Turmoil, Harvard Faculty Demand Greater Say 16:25

1y ago16:25

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As skepticism of Harvard's governance mounts amid a year of turmoil, a group of prominent Harvard professors is seeking to revive a body that hasn’t existed at Harvard in living memory: a University-wide faculty senate. Less than 20 years ago, Harvard faculty speaking with a collective voice helped oust a university president. But this proposal mar…

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Harvard Law School Students Targeted by Doxxing Truck 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

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On Friday morning, March 29th, the Harvard Law School Student Government passed a resolution calling on the Harvard Management Corporation to divest from Israel. On Tuesday, April 2nd, a truck displaying the faces of the HLS Student Government co-presidents made its way around campus. The “Doxxing” truck, as it’s known, has been a familiar presence…

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Harvard Admissions After Affirmative Action 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

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Harvard emerged mostly unscathed from its first application cycle since the fall of affirmative action, silencing critics who speculated the University’s recent controversies would deter students from applying to the College. This week on Newstalk, reporters Elyse C. Goncalves '27 and Matan H. Josephy '27 join host Yael S. Goldstein '26 to discuss …

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Harvard's DEI Dilemma 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

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As Harvard navigates its way out of a historic leadership crisis, DEI has come under heavy fire. Supporters point to DEI's capacity to support student wellbeing. Critics say it can get in the way of free speech. Today on Newstalk, two members of The Crimson’s Editorial Board, Tommy Barone ‘25 and Allison P. Farrell ‘26, join host Frank S. Zhou '26 …

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The Saga of Francesca Gino 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

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Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino — who came under fire for allegations of data manipulation — suggested that Boston University professor and co-author Nina Mažar tampered with her data, according to an internal HBS report. This week on Newstalk, reporters Benjamin Isaac '27 and Kyle Baek '26 join host Yael S. Goldstein '26 to break …

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Meet John Manning, Harvard’s New Conservative Interim Provost 9:41

1+ y ago9:41

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Earlier this month, Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced that Harvard Law School Dean John F. Manning ’82 will serve as the University’s second highest administrator: the University provost. Unlike most top administrators, however, Manning has declined to schedule regular interviews with The Crimson and has proven to be one of Har…

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Inside Harvard's Lackluster Social Scene 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

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Many Harvard students describe a social scene where besides a handful of bright spots — such as Housing Day and the Harvard-Yale game — traditional college revelry characterized by roaring parties, vibrant and frequent tailgates, and school spirit in abundance has been missing at Harvard. While administrators cite a hands-off approach to social lif…

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Is Harvard Next to Leave Standardized Testing Requirements Behind? 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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Harvard will release regular decisions for the Class of 2028 later this month. But as tens of thousands of students around the world brace themselves to hear Harvard’s answer on whether they got in, one question remains: will Harvard continue to keep standardized test scores optional in its application? After Yale University and Dartmouth College a…

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Congress Subpoenas Harvard's Top Leadership 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

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House Republicans subpoenaed three top Harvard officials last Friday, demanding internal documents and communications for an investigation into the University’s handling of antisemitism on campus. This week on Newstalk, reporters Emma H. Haidar '26 and Cam E. Kettles '26 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to discuss the threats the subpoena poses to Harva…

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Harvard President’s Rocky Path Ahead 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

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The tenure of interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber '76 will likely be one of the most consequential for the University in recent history as he looks to heal a deeply divided campus. The longtime administrator has insisted that he is up for the challenge. This week on Newstalk, reporters Cam E. Kettles '26 and Emma H. Haidar '26 join host Frank …

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MBTA Red Line Closures Affect Boston-Area Commuters 4:06

1+ y ago4:06

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The MBTA Red Line is closed maintenance from Feb. 5 to Feb. 14 as part of a project to reduce slowdowns and increase safety by upgrading track infrastructure. This week on Newstalk, reporters Aisling A. McLaughlin and Madeline E. Proctor join Nyla Nasir '27 to discuss their effect on Boston-area commuters. Music in this episode comes from freesound…

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Interim President Garber’s Uneasy Relationship With Harvard Unions 4:30

1+ y ago4:30

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When longtime Harvard Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 suddenly became interim president earlier this month, the powerful but largely invisible administrator was unfamiliar to most Harvard affiliates. But not Harvard’s unions. They know Garber well — and they can’t stand him. This week on Newstalk (Season 2), reporters Aran Sonnad-Joshi '27 and Sheerea X…

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Harvard Takes Aim at Sidechat Antisemitism 5:58

1+ y ago5:58

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Sidechat, a popular social media platform on Harvard's campus, has come under scrutiny for an allegedly increasing amount of antisemitic posts and criticisms of insufficient content moderation. Host Yael S. Goldstein '26 discusses the issue with Joyce E. Kim '26 and Michelle N. Amponsah '26. Music in this episode comes freesound.org.…