Critical Connections

Would you like fries with that English degree? Dani pits the Humanities and STEM against each other in this double feature to settle once and for all which arm of education ought to be amputated in th...

1 Apr 202450min

In this double-feature bonus episode, Eriona and Eugene discuss their art, activism, and indigeneity with Dani. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not n...

20 Mars 20241h 6min

Carl and Camlyn, practitioners from Provo's mindfulness community "Awakening Valley Sangha" chat with Dani about mindfulness, spirituality, the dangers of appropriation, and responsible practice. List...

19 Mars 20241h 56min

Dr. Ruen-chuan Ma is a medievalist who teaches literature at Utah Valley University. As someone who grew up Buddhist and around the world--from Taiwan to London--he has a unique perspective on culture...

21 Feb 20241h

Ever wondered what anarchists really think? Listen to the full interview with Justus from Trashbird Distro, parts of which were featured in a previous episode. Listen to Dani and Justus discuss commun...

31 Jan 202432min

Have you heard? The Great Salt Lake is turning into poison. Dani speaks to scientists, professors, and artists to try and understand what’s going on with the lake, what can be done about it, and we sh...

7 Dec 20231h 14min

Organizers from two different communities that have blossomed in the desert of Utah Valley share their experience building community. First up is Trash Bird Distro, a coalition of anarchists, followed...

1 Nov 202351min

This season on the Critical Mass podcast, we are looking deeper into communities local to Utah Valley to understand how impactful communities are formed through the creation, development, and cultivat...

28 Sep 20236min