University of Illinois
Organization
A public university system in Illinois, United States, comprising campuses including Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.
10 episodes featuring University of Illinois
Marketplace
AI spending lifts GDP as workers and startups stay cautious
The episode tests whether AI investment can produce durable economic gains while a seemingly strong labor market and private funding conceal underlying uncertainty.
Sep 30, 2026 · 25 min
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Why muscle may matter more than body fat for longevity
The conversation reframes aging health around muscle quality, metabolic function, and protein needs rather than weight alone.
Sep 22, 2026 · 56 min
Science Friday
Engineers make silicon work inside soft, moving bodies
The episode examines how bioengineers turn rigid electronics into temporary, flexible tools that can safely interact with living tissue.
Sep 21, 2026 · 18 min
Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks
Alexandria Crow rebuilds a life beyond physical achievement
Crow’s story shows how injury, illness, and perfectionism can dismantle an identity while also revealing skills and purpose for a more sustainable career.
Sep 21, 2026 · 1h 9m
Marketplace
Chevron weighs Venezuelan oil gains against political risk
The episode connects a high-stakes energy investment to broader pressures reshaping jobs, household finances, transportation, housing, and aging societies.
Sep 3, 2026 · 26 min
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Michelle Obama links public scrutiny to democratic resilience
Michelle Obama connects her family history, public service, grief, and podcasting to the challenge of preserving empathy and hope in an unsettled democracy.
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 21m
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark
Former General Mills marketer challenges Big Food’s health claims
The conversation examines how processed food companies shape children’s diets and why transparency, regulation, and independent brands matter.
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 20m
The Indicator from Planet Money
Bankruptcy offers relief—but reveals little about the economy
Personal bankruptcy can stop creditor pressure and reset unmanageable debt, yet filing trends are a delayed and imperfect measure of household financial distress.
Aug 20, 2026 · 9 min
The Shawn Ryan Show
Former Mongols leader traces brotherhood’s cost and his exit
Justin DeLoretto’s story shows how identities built on loyalty and conflict can shape a life—and how difficult rebuilding becomes after leaving.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4h 6m
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Democrats weigh outsider appeal against governing experience
The conversation tests whether Democrats can defeat Trumpism, rebuild democratic confidence, and offer a stronger economic vision rather than simply restore the past.
Aug 10, 2026 · 48 min