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Renewable energy expert John Rogers is back on the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting clean energy jobs.

Science policy expert Michael Halpern exposes how the Trump administration is unraveling health and safety standards during COVID-19.

Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Beth Linas discusses how we move forward after flattening the curve of the coronavirus.

Dr. Kristy Dahl reviews NOAA spring flooding and maps the potential collision with COVID-19. Available in English and Spanish.

Dr. Jo Anne Welsch discusses how vaccines are developed and tested, and explores the implications of the process for the coronavirus.

Dr. Kim Waddell, a biologist living and working in the Caribbean, discusses threats and responses to climate change.

Transportation expert Don Anair discusses why ride-hailing is a problem for the climate, and what we can do about it.

Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.

Climate scientist and educator Dr. Mel Fitzpatrick dissects Australia's wildfires and explores how climate change has made them more catastrophic.

Research scientist Anita Desikan digs into the data to uncover the communities most at risk from the Trump administration ignoring science.

Physicist and global security expert Dr. Laura Grego fills us in on the past, present, and future of satellites.

Former USDA senior scientist Lewis Ziska discusses his research on rice and carbon dioxide—and how the Trump USDA suppressed his findings.

Dr. Jacob Carter explores the consequences of the Trump administration’s attacks on science.

Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.

Dr. Sarah Cooley explains how changes in ocean chemistry are having a ripple effect on sea life and our economy.

Science Historian Naomi Oreskes explains why science's social character makes it trustworthy, and what we can learn from science's past.

Dr. Dick Garwin discusses advocacy and his work developing the hydrogen bomb, GPS, and touch screens.

Arlene Blum discusses her research on cancer-causing chemicals in kid’s pajamas in the 70s and chemical safety today.

Analyst Karen Perry Stillerman discusses how cereal makers can help farmers improve soil health, prevent water pollution, and reduce the climate impact of our agricultural system.

Physicist Ed Lyman discusses new safety threats to US nuclear reactors and why risks here are different than in Russia.

How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand?

Dr. Carly Phillips explains how climate change is turning Alaska into a tinderbox, and what to do about it.

Dr. Kristy Dahl explains off-the-charts deadly heat, just how bad it could get, and what we can do to avert the worst-case scenario.