University Podcasts

Browse our archive of pre-recorded podcasts from our on-demand library.

 Stand Your Ground Law and the Trayvon Martin Case, Pt I - [11m 26s] - May 23, 2012
Dr. Kristen Obst, Associate Professor in the Public Administration program at American Public University, explains the public policy angle of the Stand Your Ground Law.

 US Embassy Country Teams and the President's Cabinet - [7m 25s] - May 15, 2012
Stephen Schwalbe, Program Director for Political Science at American Public University, shares the definition of a US Embassy Country Team. 

 Doing More With Less: Technology in the Classroom - [10m 58s] - April 26, 2012
Dr. Amy Burkman, Program Director of the M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision at American Public University, talks about how to combat the budget deficit in the classrooms through technology.

 The Digital Age of Sports Viewing - [12m 43s] - April 24, 2012
Brian Freeland, Program Director of the Sports Management and Sports and Health Sciences programs at American Public University, talks with fellow faculty member Dr. Spiro Doukas on how online will change the way we view sports.

 Troops to Teachers: The Next Step is Education - [6m 43s] - April 19, 2012
Special guest and faculty member at American Military University (AMU), Craig Gilman, shares his insight on the Troops to Teachers program at AMU.

 The Role of Business and Ethics in Sports - [6m 33s] - April 18, 2012
Brian Freeland, Program Director of Sports & Health Sciences and Sports Management at APU, shares his position on business objectives as well as recent ethics cases in the industry.

 Sports Management in the Professional Arena - [8m 40s] - April 11, 2012
Q&A with Tommy Sheppard, VP of Basketball Administration for the Washington Wizards.

 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media - [8m 31s] - March 16, 2012
OSINT and its role in social media.

 Why is a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Important? - [5m 47s] - March 9, 2012
The importance of the BSN in a nurse's career, as well as its relation to better patient outcomes.

 What Education Means for Members of the Reserve - [9m 46s] - March 8, 2012
Expert insight on the challenges facing reserve members and active duty soldiers. 

5 Q's Every Student Should Ask Their Academic Advisor - [5m 20s] - March 7, 2012
Five things every online student should ask their academic advisor before getting too deep into their program.

Chardon, Ohio School Shooting Analysis - Part II - [11m 49s] - March 5, 2012
The role leadership played during the Chardon shooting, and if schools have the ability to prevent these types of tragedies.

Chardon, Ohio School Shooting Analysis - Part I - [15m 22s] - March 1, 2012
The legal fallout of the school shooting that occured in the Chardon, Ohio high school on February 27, 2012.

 5 App Types for the Online Student - [4m 55s] - February 24, 2012
Five apps to facilitate the online learning process.

 5 Tips for Effective Personal Branding - [2m 46s] - February 16, 2012
How to establish or clean up your personal brand and use it in your job hunt.

 5 Tech Gifts for Your Valentine - [5m 25s] - February 10, 2012
Gift ideas for your techie sweetheart.

How to Think Like a Reporter During a Job Interview - [3m 36s] - February 3, 2012
Interpreting reporting skills into your interview.

 5 Ways to Use Your Tablet for Effective Study - [3m 04s] - January 26, 2012
Listen to this podcast to learn how to use your tablet for your studies.

6 Tips to Leverage Your LinkedIn Profile to Land a Job - [5m 18s] - January 19, 2012
How do you stand out and get noticed among all the other job seekers on LinkedIn?

Google+ in the Classroom - [4m 24s] - January 10, 2012
Can Google+ be utilized for online learning?

The Death of Kim Jong-Il - [12m 04s] - December 19, 2011
The significance of Kim Jong-il’s passing.

The Death of Gaddafi - [30m 25s] - October 20, 2011
The death of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Saudi Ambassador Assassination Plot - [18m 52s] - October 12, 2011
The disrupted plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.

Tips for Succeeding in an Online Course - [2m 18s] - October 12, 2011
A student's perspective on making time for school and how to make it work for you.

5 FAQs for Your Job Search - [7m 38s] - September 19, 2011
Five frequently asked questions pertaining to a job search in today's market.

5 Things You Need to Know to Get Into Law School - [6m 36s] - July 9, 2011
Learn about the five most important things to take into consideration before considering law school.

 The Casey Anthony Verdict - [16m 57s] - July 6, 2011
Discussion on the verdict in Casey Anthony murder trial with Constance St. Germain-Driscoll, J.D.

Labor Issues in Professional Sports - [24m 13s] - May 31, 2011
Discussion on the current state of labor in professional sports with Dr. Lisa Miller.

A Look Into Online Nursing Programs - [2m 39s] - May 12, 2011
Elaine Keavney, RN, discusses FAQs online nursing programs.

What is Prior Learning Assessment? - [2m 39s] - May 10, 2011
How can you earn college credit for your learning outside the classroom?

The Death of Osama Bin Laden: Part II - [21min 14sec] - May 3, 2011
Intelligence Analyst Elena Mastors discusses what the death of Bin Laden means for the USA.

The Death of Osama Bin Laden: Part I - [29m 55s] May 2, 2011
Author and Professor, Joseph Campos II, discusses what the death of Bin Laden means for the USA.

The Gulf Oil Spill: One Year Later - [27m 40s] - April 22, 2011
One year retrospective of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig disaster.

How Global Events Affect Consumers - [13m 16s] - April 5, 2011
How the Sendai earthquake and Middle East conflicts impact the global supply chain.

Uncertainties in Libya - [27m 50s] - March 24, 2011
Dr. Patricia Campbell discusses the current political unrest in Libya.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - [30m 27s] - March 15, 2011
Dr. Christopher Reynolds and Dr. Thomas Phelan discuss the recent disaster in Japan.