Archive Shows

Degrees of Doubt: Rethinking the Value of College

Is college still worth it in today’s world of student debt, rising tuition, and AI-driven jobs? Producer Malcolm Swope and host Emma Ratkovic talk to students, grads and experts at the University of Utah to explore the value of a degree and the growing appeal of alternative paths.

By Emma Ratkovic and Malcolm Swope | May 8, 2025

Transcript Reporter 1: Well, a new study shows employers don’t value college degrees like they used to. Instead, they’re turning to workers who bring skill and experience over education. Reporter...

News For U — Code Blue Events in Salt Lake County

On this episode of News For U, host and producer Emma Ratkovic interviews Katherine Fife, Associate Deputy Mayor of Salt Lake County, to discuss Code Blue events.

By Emma Ratkovic, News For U host | January 8, 2025

Transcript Emma: Hello and welcome back to News For U, I'm your host and producer, Emma Ratkovic, and in today's podcast episode, Salt Lake County's Associate Deputy Mayor Katherine Fife will...

Point of View: Dreaming of Better Grades?

Join host Estella Weeks and clinical psychology PhD student Steven Carlson as they explore the science of sleep and its impact on academic performance.

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host | October 31, 2024

Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View. Steven Carlson: My name is Steven Carlson....

Joseph Boyden’s Goals for his ASUU Presidency

Boyden shared his plans to give students discounts around the Salt Lake area, alleviate parking stress and create a more vibrant social scene on campus.

By Kate Keith, News Writer | October 22, 2024

Joseph Boyden, ASUU's student body president, described ASUU as "a vessel for whatever students want it to be." Boyden was elected last spring on a campaign built around connection, culture...

Point of View: Your Guide to Taking Advantage of Student Resources

What services do you have access to as a University of Utah student? Well, you're probably not using them. Join host Estella Weeks and her Student Success Coach Stephanie Santarosa as they talk about why you need to take full advantage of university resources and how to do so.

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host | August 27, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: I'm here with my...

Point of View: Vapes, Are They the New Cigarette?

Join host Estella Weeks and esteemed cardiologist Dr. John Ryan, as we explore how vapes have physically and mentally affected younger generations.

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host | July 22, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle's opinion podcast. I'm your host, Estella Weeks, and you're listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: E-cigarette usage...

Point of View: The STEM Gender Gap

In this episode, host Estella Weeks sits down with opinion writer Eseudel Jang and computer science major Caroline Zurcher and discusses the possible reasons why more women aren't participating in STEM fields and majors.

By Estella Weeks and Eseudel Jang | June 28, 2024

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily...

News For U: Mecha Protests as YAF Hosts Far-Right Speaker

On this episode of News for U, the podcast team sits down with news editors Vanessa Hudson and Cael Roberts about recent protesting of far-right speakers on campus.

By Emma Ratkovic, Graham Jones, and Eugene Lyons | May 7, 2024

Transcript: Emma: Hello and welcome back to News For U. I'm your host, Emma Ratkovic, joined by our producers Graham Jones and Eugene Lyons. On this episode of the podcast we are speaking...

Point of View: The Hidden Danger Behind Medical Spas

In this episode, podcast host Estella Weeks interviews opinion writer Emma Smith about the lack of regulations behind medical spas, and why receiving enhancements at these spas can pose life-threatening medical risks.

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Estella Weeks, and Emma Smith | May 7, 2024

Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I'm your host Estella Weeks and today I'm joined by Emma Smith. Emma has been a writer...

Point of View: Opening Conversations about Sexual Assault in Greek Life

In this episode, host Estella Weeks sits down with opinion writer Matthew Timpa to talk about why sexual assault is so prevalent in Greek life, and what conversations need to be had to increase awareness and prevention.

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Estella Weeks, and Matthew Timpa | May 1, 2024

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. My name is Estella Weeks, your...