Podcasts

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.

Energy expert Laura Wisland discusses how California will implement its 100% clean energy goal.

How can Puerto Rico bounce back stronger with renewable energy and other sustainable practices?

A conversation with Dr. Marcia DeLonge about the wide-ranging impacts of global warming on our agriculture system.

Adam Markham takes us on a tour of World Heritage Sites threatened by a warming world.

How can scientists, planners, architects, and engineers come together to figure out how climate impacts can be factored into infrastructure planning?

Dr. Geeta Persad outlines four types of super pollutants that play a significant role in the climate change equation.

A discussion of the capabilities of the US nuclear arsenal and why smaller-scale nuclear weapons are just as dangerous as bigger bombs.

Economist and climate expert Dr. Rachel Cleetus puts the ambitious Congressional resolution under the microscope.

Author and professor Dr. Safiya Noble talks about racial bias in Google search results.

In a troubled, divisive time, a small group of scientists decided to make their voices heard—and founded the Union of Concerned Scientists in the process.