Best Union Of Concerned Scientists Podcasts (2024)

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Mosses and Matriculation 29:01

13h ago29:01

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Jess talks with California State University, Los Angeles Biology Department Chair Dr. Kirsten Fisher about desert mosses, climate change, and the changing state of science in higher education.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Mosses and Matriculation 29:00

1d ago29:00

29:00

Jess talks with California State University, Los Angeles Biology Department Chair Dr. Kirsten Fisher about desert mosses, climate change, and the changing state of science in higher education.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Mosses and Matriculation 28:58

1d ago28:58

28:58

Jess talks with California State University, Los Angeles Biology Department Chair Dr. Kirsten Fisher about desert mosses, climate change, and the changing state of science in higher education.By Jess Phoenix

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A Democracy, If You Can Keep It 29:00

15d ago29:00

29:00

A new report using voting precinct-level data uncovers key information about who is actually voting in our elections, and who our current democratic process is leaving behind. Jess talks with UCS scientist and report author Dr. Liza Gordon-Rogers about what this means for the 2024 elections.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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A Democracy, If You Can Keep It 29:01

10d ago29:01

29:01

A new report using voting precinct-level data uncovers key information about who is actually voting in our elections, and who our current democratic process is leaving behind. Jess talks with UCS scientist and report author Dr. Liza Gordon-Rogers about what this means for the 2024 elections.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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A Democracy, If You Can Keep It 28:58

15d ago28:58

28:58

A new report using voting precinct-level data uncovers key information about who is actually voting in our elections, and who our current democratic process is leaving behind. Jess talks with UCS scientist and report author Dr. Liza Gordon-Rogers about what this means for the 2024 elections.By Jess Phoenix

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Getting (Lead) Down To Earth 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Jess visits the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to unearth efforts by Dr. Aaron Celestian and his team to use a groundbreaking new mineral-based method to clean up lead contamination in L.A. backyards.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Getting (Lead) Down To Earth 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Jess visits the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to unearth efforts by Dr. Aaron Celestian and his team to use a groundbreaking new mineral-based method to clean up lead contamination in L.A. backyards.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Getting (Lead) Down To Earth 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

Jess visits the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to unearth efforts by Dr. Aaron Celestian and his team to use a groundbreaking new mineral-based method to clean up lead contamination in L.A. backyards.By Jess Phoenix

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The Science of Violence 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

After the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, Jess talks with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the Violence Prevention Research Program at the University of California - Davis, about the science of political violence and what we can do to stop it. This episode discusses difficult topics like gun violence and mentions suicide, so…

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The Science of Violence 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

After the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, Jess talks with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the Violence Prevention Research Program at the University of California - Davis, about the science of political violence and what we can do to stop it. This episode discusses difficult topics like gun violence and mentions suicide, so…

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The Science of Violence 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

After the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, Jess talks with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the Violence Prevention Research Program at the University of California - Davis, about the science of political violence and what we can do to stop it. This episode discusses difficult topics like gun violence and mentions suicide, so…

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Water, Water Every Where 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

A groundbreaking new report reveals the looming threats facing United States coastlines from now through 2100. Experts Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto and Shana Udvardy cover what you need to know.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Water, Water Every Where 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

A groundbreaking new report reveals the looming threats facing United States coastlines from now through 2100. Experts Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto and Shana Udvardy cover what you need to know.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Water, Water Every Where 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

A groundbreaking new report reveals the looming threats facing United States coastlines from now through 2100. Experts Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto and Shana Udvardy cover what you need to know.By Jess Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup | Reaction to the first presidential debate: panic? Also, SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine: ready for climate dystopia? 1:14:50

3M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in th…

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Strange New Worlds 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Strange New Worlds 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Strange New Worlds 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Jes Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup for June 14, 2024 - What's to be done with the Supreme Court? 54:24

3M ago54:24

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Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in th…

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Food Fight 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Food Fight 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Food Fight 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Jess Phoenix

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:31

4M ago13:31

13:31

Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:30

4M ago13:30

13:30

Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:29

4M ago13:29

13:29

Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Jess Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup | More student protest arrests; concerning polling for Biden; touch UAW loss in AL; greedflation study; PA cyber-charter King; liberal groups bite themselves 1:28:28

4M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. On today's show: More students were arrested for taking part in Palestinian solidarity and ceasefire encampments. Now more than 2,000 students have been arrested - more than at any time since the anti-Vietnam War demonstration of the 1960s. Another new poll finds that about 20…

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Friday Politics Roundup | Biden's troubles; scientists warn of "semi-dystopian" climate future; Trump begs Big Oil; UC academic union strike vote over Gaza protests; Beaconfest 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

It’s Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Raging Chicken’s Friday Politics Roundup. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken. Each week we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Biden halts some aid to Israel, then clears billions in arms as the Netanyahu government continues assault on Rafa amidst …

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Season 2 Is Coming! 0:33

4M ago0:33

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Thank you to all of our listeners for a fantastic first season of This Is Science with Jess Phoenix! We are grateful for your support, and stay tuned for the start of Season 2 in just a few weeks.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Season 2 Is Coming! 0:32

4M ago0:32

0:32

Thank you to all of our listeners for a fantastic first season of This Is Science with Jess Phoenix! We are grateful for your support, and stay tuned for the start of Season 2 in just a few weeks.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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War Of The Words 29:01

5M ago29:01

29:01

Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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War Of The Words 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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War Of The Words 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Jess Phoenix

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Earth Day Two Ways 29:00

5M ago29:00

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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Earth Day Two Ways 29:01

5M ago29:01

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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Earth Day Two Ways 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Jess Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup for April 5, 2024 | It's a rambley kind of day 37:29

6M ago37:29

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Another day. Kind of a rambly show today all. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPre…

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Feet To The Fire 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Feet To The Fire 29:01

6M ago29:01

29:01

Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Feet To The Fire 28:58

6M ago28:58

28:58

Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Jess Phoenix

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Out d’Coup LIVE | A newsy Monday. How many ways can we mess up education? Democracy? Our culture? Enough already? 1:15:02

6M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

On today’s show, we'll get into a little news tonight. Lots going on, of course, but after this past Friday's show, I just can't seem to stop thinking about what we've done to education, our kids, and our culture. What's on your mind? If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media to…

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Friday Politics Roundup | Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster; attacks on higher ed; Lieberman dead; NBC News ooopsie; Bucks County Sues Big Oil; PA Primary; and, more 1:33:10

6M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

A container ship hits the Fracis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore causes the bridge to collapse and six workers to lose their lives. After John Fetterman stakes out hawkish support for Israel and distances himself from progressives, his staff is leaving him in droves. Former Senator and Vice Presidential candidate, Joe Lieberman died this week. Let th…

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Friday Politics Roundup | "Nail-biting" budget battle; lots of climate crisis news; U.S. falls from happy country list; WaPo profiles Christian nationalist Palisades SB member; Beacon Fest! 1:28:02

6M ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Just about a month from the PA primaries. Climate crisis in the headlines. Federal chaos and local right-wing movements. Yes, it's an election year. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Imagine that. Another “nail-biting’ vote to prevent a government shutdown before tonight’s midnight deadline. Th…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 29:01

6M ago29:01

29:01

Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 28:58

6M ago28:58

28:58

Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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The Expanse 29:01

7M ago29:01

29:01

Jess talks about space, science, and the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the award-winning authors behind the hit books and critically-acclaimed TV series The Expanse.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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The Expanse 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

Jess talks about space, science, and the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the award-winning authors behind the hit books and critically-acclaimed TV series The Expanse.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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The Expanse 28:58

7M ago28:58

28:58

Jess talks about space, science, and the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the award-winning authors behind the hit books and critically-acclaimed TV series The Expanse.By Jess Phoenix

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