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.
Community Series: Turlock Mayoral Candidate Jim Reape
In this episode of the Stan State EduCast, Turlock mayoral candidate Jim Reape discusses his long connection to the city, his career as a nurse practitioner, and why he says the timing is right to run for mayor. He outlines priorities including stable city leadership, investment in green spaces, and long-term planning through the city's general plan. Reape also talks about making Turlock feel more like a college town, building partnerships among Stan State, local government, industry, and loc...
21 Oct 2026
Community Series: Turlock Mayoral Candidate Kelley Coelho
In this episode of the Stan State EduCast, Turlock mayoral candidate Kelley Coelho talks about her hometown roots, seven and a half years of military service, and the experiences that led her to run for mayor. She discusses school safety, public safety initiatives, transparent and accountable local government, partnerships between Turlock and Stan State, and ways to make housing and work opportunities more accessible. Coelho also shares her vision for Turlock as a college town and explains wh...
4 Feb 2026
Aspiring Educators on the Rise in the Valley with Dr. Ana York
Dr. Ana York’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. From a childhood marriage and domestic abuse to a career in education and a doctoral degree, her path is anything but conventional. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the Stan State EduCast, Dr. York shares how her lived experiences shaped her teaching philosophy, fueled her passion for mentoring students, and led to the creation of Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators — two growing programs designed to recruit and supp...
6 Aug 2025
Health Access: Rooted in Care, Rising Together
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 conversat...
17 Feb 2025
The Case of Luigi Mangione: Healthcare, Murder and Public Opinion with Professors Meggan Jordan & Phyllis Gerstenfeld
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, heal...
9 Oct 2024
Introducing the New Musical Theatre BA Program with Carin Heidelbach & Jamie Johns
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Carin Heidelbach (Theatre Department Chair & Associate Professor of Acting and Directing) and Jamie Johns (Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre).Carin Heidelbach and Jamie Johns join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the brand-new Musical Theatre Bachelors Degree Program, a highly anticipated and much welcomed addition to the Stan State curriculum. Listen as our guests provide a comprehensive look into the unique aspects of this program, explo...
17 Apr 2024
Project Rebound: Incarceration to Graduation with Danica Bravo
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Danica Bravo (Project Rebound Program Coordinator).
Danica Bravo joins host Frankie Tovar to discuss the life-changing initiatives of Project Rebound, highlighting the ongoing efforts to break down barriers and provide seamless transitions for former inmates seeking academic success. The pair cover the lived experiences that transformed Danica into an advocate for the incarcerated, how she established Project Rebound at Stan State, and what long-term goals she has for the program.
Project Rebound: https://www.csustan.edu/project-rebound
Danica Bravo:https://www.csustan.edu/people/danica-bravo
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
17 Jan 2024
Vaping: Dangers and Demographics with Dr. Koni Stone & Dr. José Díaz-Garayúa
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Koni Stone (Professor of Biochemistry, Instrumental Analysis) and Dr. José Díaz-Garayúa (Associate Professor of Human Geography, Geographic Information Systems and co-Director of the Center for Applied Spatial Analysis).
Dr. Stone and Dr. Díaz-Garayúa join host Frankie Tovar to share their expertise on the topic of vaping, the nicotine delivery method that has gained popularity with both children and adults. The trio discuss the dangers of vaping from a scientific standpoint, the role of the Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative on demographic research, and the overall influence of the tobacco industry.
Dr. Koni Stone: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-koni-stone
Dr. Jose Diaz-Garayua: https://www.csustan.edu/geography-environmental-resources/dr-jose-r-diaz-garayua
Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative: csustan.edu/casa/svfsi.
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
18 Jul 2023
Warrior Fab Lab: New Tech & Innovation with Jake Weigel
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Jake Weigel (Founding Director of Warrior Fab Lab, Associate Professor of Art, 2023 Wang Family Excellence Awardee).
Professor Weigel joins host Frankie Tovar to speak about the origins and capabilities of the Warrior Fab Lab and the opportunities these maker spaces create for both students and the community as a whole.
Jake Weigel Bio: https://www.csustan.edu/people/mr-jacob-weigel
Warrior Fab Lab Website: https://www.csustan.edu/warrior-fab-lab
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
18 May 2023
Water in California Discussion with Dr. Horacio Ferriz
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Horacio Ferriz (Professor of Hydrology and Director of the Water for the World program).
Dr. Ferriz joins host Frankie Tovar to share his expertise on topics including California's water sources and allocation, its jagged history of drought and precipitation and how Californians can better conserve and recycle their most precious resource.
Dr. Horacio Ferriz Bio: https://www.csustan.edu/people/horacio-ferriz
Geology Website: https://www.csustan.edu/geology
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
28 Mar 2023
Remote Work and Leadership Discussion with Stephanie Eubank
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Stephanie Eubank (Lecturer for the Management Operations and Marketing Department of the College of Business Administration).
This Warrior expert join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the increasingly relevant topic of Remote Work and Leadership - a field she began studying long before the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
10 Feb 2023
Understanding the Fentanyl Epidemic with Dr. Suzanne Whitehead and Det. Leland Lawson
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Suzanne Whitehead (Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Counselor Education) and Detective Leland Lawson (Stan State Alumni and member of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department).
These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the synthetic opioid Fentanyl - the country's leading cause of overdose deaths.
Visit the CDC website for more information regarding Fentanyl: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
22 Nov 2022
2022 Midterm Post Mortem with Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features three members of the University's Political Science program - Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall.
These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the results and implications of the 2022 United States elections.
Visit the Stan State Political Science website: https://www.csustan.edu/political-science
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
12 Oct 2022
Jan. 6 Capitol Attack with Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features three members of the University's Political Science program - Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall.
These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to talk about the January 6 United States Capitol Attack and it's implications in regards to domestic and foreign politics.
Visit the Stan State Political Science website: https://www.csustan.edu/political-science
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
22 Apr 2022
Economics of High Gas Prices with Dr. Gokce Soydemir
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Gokce Soydemir, the inaugural Foster Farms Endowed Professor of Business Economics at Stanislaus State and author of the San Joaquin Valley Business Forecast.
Dr. Soydemir joins host Frankie Tovar to talk about the cause of California's record-high gas prices, their economic implications and what we can expect moving forward.
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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