In a world of spaceships and aliens of a variety of shapes, colors, and environmental needs living side by side, Becky Chambers creates a world teaching the same lessons we need to learn today. We talk with the author about her book “A Closed and… Read More »A Space Story with Becky Chambers Part 1
“Would you like to swing on a star?” This is one view of space travel people used to expect pre-flight. We talk to a pair of authors and scientists who take an idealistic view, based in real science, and run with it in their book,… Read More »Vacation in Outer Space with Olivia Koski, Jana Grcevich
If a used up and abandoned mining site were left as is, without the costly cleanup the EPA currently conducts, could fish and wildlife survive in the surrounding area? In part 2 of our chat, we find out exactly what it costs to keep parts… Read More »Gutting the EPA Budget with Thelma Estrada Part 2
If you’ve kept up with the news, you know that the proposed 2018 Federal Budget heavily reduces the funding for many Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency. What kind of programs does the Agency stand to lose? We talk to an employee of the… Read More »Gutting the EPA Budget with Thelma Estrada Part 1
In the second half of our conversation with Peter Diamandis, we discuss the different tactics he, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are taking in their goal to bring space travel to the general public, and shares his advice on achieving goals. Guest host and veteran… Read More »Privatizing Space with Peter Diamandis Part 2
In the second half of our conversation with Peter Diamandis, we discuss the different tactics he, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are taking in their goal to bring space travel to the general public, and shares his advice on achieving goals. Guest host and veteran… Read More »How to Win an XPRIZE with Peter Diamandis Part 1
If you’ve been hearing a lot about smart home technology or the Internet of Things, but don’t know how it could be useful to you, you need to listen to this episode. We talk new tech from CES with David Pogue, who presents an idea… Read More »New Tech from CES with David Pogue
Do you struggle with multi-tasking? When you switch from one task to another, do you have trouble getting restarted? We talk to Charles Duhigg, author of “Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business” about some of the tricks people can… Read More »Be More Productive with Charles Duhigg
Part 3: This week, when the science of climate change is getting a very critical look, we talk to David Grinspoon, astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute and author of “Earth in Human Hands.” He breaks down the impact of humans on our planet, and… Read More »Planets, Humans, and Climate Change with David Grinspoon Part 3
Part 2: This week, when the science of climate change is getting a very critical look, we talk to David Grinspoon, astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute and author of “Earth in Human Hands.” He breaks down the impact of humans on our planet, and… Read More »Planets, Humans, and Climate Change with David Grinspoon Part 2
