UC Davis LIVE

UC Davis at the intersection of research and news from around the world

In this ongoing series, host Soterios Johnson sits down with UC Davis researchers and other experts to discuss a topic that is trending in the news. The discussions are broadcast simultaneously on the following channels too.

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UC Davis Live Episodes

Wildfires and Forest Management

May 26, 2022

With wildfire season well underway in the American West, attention is again turning to the role of forest management in causing or mitigating wildfires. How much of the severity and size of recent fires is due to management practices? How can we change forest management to mitigate the impact of fires? And what happens to a forest in the months and years after fire has passed?

Abortion And The Supreme Court

May 12, 2022

A leaked draft suggests that the Supreme Court could overturn long-standing protections of abortion rights. What’s the reasoning behind such a decision, and what do legal scholars make of it? How did we get to this point, and what are the implications for other Supreme Court decisions? Join us on Thursday, May 12 at 12 p.m. PDT to discuss these and other questions are two experts from the UC Davis School of Law.

Autism Acceptance and Advances

April 28, 2022

April is autism acceptance month, formerly autism awareness month. Since 1998 the UC Davis MIND Institute has been working to improve the lives of autistic and neurodivergent people, especially children, and their families and has seen many advances in understanding these conditions. We’re talking with three experts on this episode of UC Davis LIVE.

Gun Violence Research

April 19, 2022

Six people died in the April 3 shooting in Sacramento, and this past holiday weekend saw at least four mass shootings across the country. Joining us Tuesday, April 19, 2022 to discuss these and other questions are two experts from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program.

How War Impacts Energy & Fertilizer Supplies

April 14, 2022

Energy prices were already rising before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent them soaring further. What is going on with the markets for fuel and fertilizer, and how do they intersect? What’s the outlook?

Biodiversity Museums

March 31, 2022

Joining us on this episode of UC Davis LIVE are the curators of three of our museums to talk about their collections and how they support research, teaching and outreach on campus.

Historical, Political Context of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

March 09, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine represents a return of warfare to Europe on a scale not seen since the 1940s. What has motivated President Putin to take this action, and why now?

The boardgame Blacks and Whites, a socially conscious monopoly-style game intended to teach the realities of race in America.

How a UC Davis Professor Addressed Racism in Monopoly

February 24, 2022

In 1970, a psychology professor created Blacks and Whites, a socially conscious monopoly-style game intended to teach the realities of race in America. Fifty years later, two comedians have produced an updated version of the game. Join us on Thursday, February 24 at 1 p.m. PST as we discuss the game, its new update, and the current reality of race in America.

Romance, Relationships and Attachment Science

February 10, 2022

Spring is coming and the stores are full of red hearts and candy. What does science have to tell us about how we fall in love, and with who? What makes us swipe left or right, and does that have anything to do with successful relationships?

California's Drought & Climate Change

January 26, 2022

Despite a rainy end to 2021, California is in the grip of a megadrought. What are the prospects for 2022, and what does it mean for the environment, farmers and communities? And, what is the role of climate change in all this? Join us on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2 p.m. PST and have your questions answered live by our experts.