Podcasts

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.

Learn about how our food really gets to the grocery store, and the urgent need for a sustainable and equitable food system.

In time for Halloween--Geoengineering. What it is and why it isn’t a magic fix for climate change, and why we still need to greatly reduce CO2 emissions.

A discussion of some of the key issues facing science, and how your vote in the upcoming midterm elections can help.

A discussion about offshore wind, its clean energy benefits and why offshore wind is more feasible than ever before.