Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can’t we all get along?
How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.
“This is UIC” is the official podcast for the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago’s only public research university.
With each biweekly episode, “This is UIC” showcases how UIC leaders and innovators are inspiring change and shaping conversations on topics that matter, in Chicago and beyond.

How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.

Exploring phone addiction and the attention economy in the age of personalized algorithms.

Exploring how mentorship and empathy shape leadership.

Exploring how education behind bars can reduce recidivism and spark lasting change.

Exploring how relationships shape life trajectory.

Bringing closure to military families through anthropology.

Unpacking the power of storytelling in health care.

Unpacking how fear is learned—and how it can be unlearned.

Using hip-hop as a pathway to mental health and trauma recovery.