The Art of Losing Control: A Conversation with Scott Beck & Bryan Woods

Ep. 4: Echoes of the Past

From the Vietnam War protests to today, the University of Iowa has served as a space for civic engagement and freedom of expression. The children of former UI president Sandy Boyd reflect on the legacy of the Vietnam protests, while current graduate student Clara Reynen shares her experiences with student activism. The final episode of “A Campus in Conflict” explores the nuanced parallels between the past and present, while tying in the current threats to freedom of expression. Producer: Brady Behrend Host: Abby Feldmann Editor: Megan Smith Associate Producers: Grace Hecox, Oliver Sewart

Ep. 3: Emerging Leaders and Tough Decisions

With student resistance rising, University President William “Sandy” Boyd faces difficult decisions about how to conclude the school year safely. Meanwhile, ROTC student Richard Tyner grapples with how to handle the upcoming Governor’s Day celebration and the potential threat of clashes between students and military troops on campus, and former members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) discuss their efforts to protest the university’s involvement in the war. Host James McCurtis explores the inner conflicts and uncertainties that loomed over the campus as the spring semester came to a close. Producer: Cassidy Safris Host: James McCurtis Editor: Grace Westergaard Associate Producers: Sydney Libert, Dawson Moore

Ep. 2: Pressing Issues

In May 1970, as protests erupted across the University of Iowa in response to the Vietnam War and the Kent State shootings, a team of student journalists found themselves on the front lines. Not as activists, but as documentarians. In this episode, we hear from students who covered those tense days with a pen, not a picket sign. What happens when a student journalist is forced to choose between objectivity and empathy? And what did they risk to preserve the truth? Producer: Aidan Wirtz Host: Grace Katzer Editor: Shaely O'Dean Associate Producers: Gavin Lemke, Kayla Buehring

Ep. 1: Rising Fears, Rising Voices

As the Vietnam War escalated, tension built on the University of Iowa campus. College students were reaching the age where, if the war didn’t end soon, even a draft deferment might not save them from the horrors of Vietnam. In this episode, historians and former students reflect on the early sparks of protest and how fear, frustration, and hope ignited a fire that would challenge the status quo. Producer: Rose Grau Host: Maddy Hellwig Editor: Abbie McLaren Associate Producers: Brian Allen, Karina Navarro

The Art of Losing Control: A Conversation with Scott Beck & Bryan Woods

Spoilers ahead. Josephine Geiger-Lee and Marshawn Gunn take on Scott Beck and Bryan Woods in an interview about their most recent film HERETIC. The directors reminisce about their process of making the film, their relationship with control, and their use of it to instill discomfort in viewers. Producer: Ben Brown Editor: Cassidy Safris Creative: Chloe O'Shea