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Stan State EduCast

Stan State EduCast

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The Stan State EduCast shines a spotlight on members of the Warrior community as they share their experiences and expertise regarding important issues and topics that affect us all.

Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.

The views expressed by guests on this podcast are not necessarily those of the University.

© 2025 Stan State EduCast
Episodes
  • Health Access: Rooted in Care, Rising Together
    Aug 6 2025

    California’s Central Valley faces a growing healthcare crisis—from long ER wait times to a severe shortage of nurses and primary care providers. In this episode of the Stan State EduCast, we explore how Stanislaus State is tackling the issue head-on by training local students to become the next generation of healthcare professionals.

    Host Frankie Tovar is joined by Dr. Sarah Sweitzer (Dean of the Stockton Campus) and Dr. Wendy Matthew (Associate Professor of Nursing) for an in-depth conversation about nursing shortages, health equity, burnout, and how simulation labs, bachelor’s programs, and community partnerships are reshaping the region’s healthcare future.

    Whether you're a student, parent, faculty member, healthcare partner, or community advocate, this episode will show you how Stan State is “growing local, training local, and keeping local” — all while building a healthier, more equitable Central Valley.

    Dr. Sarah Sweitzer: https://www.csustan.edu/people/wendy-matthew
    Dr. Wendy Matthew: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-sarah-sweitzer

    Stan Magazine Article: https://issuu.com/csustanislaus/docs/stan_magazine_spring_2025/s/84341041

    School of Nursing Website: https://www.csustan.edu/nursing

    HealthForce Partners: https://healthforcepartners.org

    Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.

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    45 mins
  • The Case of Luigi Mangione: Healthcare, Murder and Public Opinion with Professors Meggan Jordan & Phyllis Gerstenfeld
    Feb 17 2025

    This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Meggan Jordan PhD. (Professor of Sociology) and Phyllis Gerstenfeld PhD. (Criminal Justice Department Chair & Professor of Criminal Justice).

    Meggan Jordan and Phyllis Gerstenfeld join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the high-profile case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder and the upcoming trial of suspect Luigi Mangione. The crime has sparked a whirlwind of discussion both online and in the media about corporate greed, healthcare reform, and morality. This episode highlights the societal tensions surrounding for-profit healthcare, the phenomenon of cult hero status for the accused, Luigi Mangione, and the implications for legal and ethical discourse in the U.S.

    Meggan Jordan: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-meggan-jordan
    Phyllis Gerstenfeld: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-phyllis-gerstenfeld

    Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.

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    46 mins
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