Podcasts

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.

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.

Dr. Richard Ezike walks us through the equity implications of autonomous vehicles (AVs), and the infrastructure overhaul needed to get AVs on the road.

A look at the systematic dismantling of science protections and what it means for public health and safety.

We go behind the scenes with NASA glaciologists as they prepare for a data-collecting expedition around the South Pole.

Molecular biologist, Dr. Maryam Zaringhalam, left the lab to explore the intersection of science and public policy.

PhD candidate Evelyn Valdez-Ward talks about her her research on soil and climate.

Los Angeles native Prof. Edward Avol talks about the impacts of pollution on children—and why it’s so important to “keep on pushing” for strong clean air standards.