WKNC's Brain Trust

The Student Mental Health Crisis at NC State

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. Taking a more serious tone for episode 10 of his show, host Lucas Marsh talks with student mental health advocate, Caden Miller, about his passionate campaign to fight for better mental health services at NC State.

Freedom of Speech: A Mobile Episode

Episode 9 takes the listeners outside of the studio and into the heart of NC State’s campus: the Brickyard. With guest, Joey Perkins, Lucas discusses freedom of speech while also offering passing students an opportunity practice their “freedom of speech” and participate in the episode.

Conversation with ADHD: Part 2

As a part 2 to episode 7, episode 8 yet again tackles the complex minds of people with ADHD. This time, Lucas discusses ADHD with two guests, Rebecca Williams, and Chesley Goodman. The episode covers different symptoms of ADHD as well as a more in depth acknowledgement of ADHD in boys vs. ADHD in girls.

Conversation with ADHD

For the seventh episode of "WKNC's Brain Trust" Lucas takes listeners in to experience what it's like having a simple conversation between two people with ADHD. With his guest, Rebecca Williams, the two cover a short list of planned discussion questions as well as a long list of unplanned, unrelated conversation topics! This example of a conversation with ADHD is chaotic yet intriguing.

Fundamentals of Finances

Reflecting on the money you spent in the holiday season can be rough so for episode 6 of “WKNC’s Brain Trust,” Lucas invites repeat guest, Akhil Mitta, to discuss the importance of financial literacy. The pair also tackle tips, tricks and tools people can use to stay on top of their finances. "WKNC's Brain Trust" is a podcast hosted by Lucas Marsh that focuses on having thought-provoking discussions with guests across NC State.