Saint Mary's Currents Podcast
1) Wildfires with Andy Robertson
Wildfires seem to be everywhere. Earlier this year, the fires in Los Angeles caused billions of dollars in property damage and displaced over 100,000 people. In June, according to the National Interag...Show More
2) The Papal Transition with Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D. and Pierluca Azzaro, Ph.D.
With the passing of Pope Francis at the end of April, and popular films like "The Two Popes" and "Conclave" bringing new perspectives on the Vatican, the process of selecting a new pope is once again ...Show More
3) The Future of News with Dean Beckman
As social media platforms increasingly shape how we consume news, we’re asking: what impact do these changes have on public trust in the news? Dean Beckman, associate professor and chair of the Busine...Show More
4) The Opioid Epidemic with Jon Roesler
Opioids have been the cause of nearly 727 thousand overdose deaths in the United States. In fact, the number of deaths in 2022 was 10 times what it was in the late 90s. This September, however, NPR re...Show More
5) Data Breaches with John Ebert, Ed.D.
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common across the United States, leaving both individuals and organizations vulnerable. In February, the Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group breach was so signi...Show More
6) Financial Fraud with Derek Jackson
In 2022, 47 former employees of Feeding our Future were indicted by Department of Justice, alleging that the nonprofit had defrauded a USDA food nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being c...Show More
7) The Caitlin Clark Effect with Amber Zitzow and Izzy Goettelman
This past season, college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shattered records, showcasing the undeniable impact of what's been coined the “Caitlin Clark Effect.” This phenomenon isn't just boosting tick...Show More
8) The Special Education Shortage with Kate Nelson
The rise of special education students along with a shortage of special education teachers is a concern for schools in Minnesota and across the nation. This month Ben Rodgers speaks with Kate Nelson, ...Show More
9) Rural Healthcare Crisis with Julie Gauderman, DNAP
The recent closure of the labor and delivery unit at Fosston Hospital in northern Minnesota has raised numerous concerns about the healthcare crisis across rural Minnesota and the U.S.  With reports t...Show More
10) The Artificial Intelligence Boom with Michael Ratajczyk, M.A.
In our first episode of season three, Ben Rodgers and Michael Ratajczyk, associate professor of business and program director for the B.S. and M.A. in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics programs...Show More