Citizen Scientists (2016)
We talk to two “citizen scientist” advocates about the importance of having average citizens be the eyes and ears of large research projects.

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We talk to two “citizen scientist” advocates about the importance of having average citizens be the eyes and ears of large research projects.

We discuss how Marguerite Missy LeHand influenced FDR, one of the greatest chief executives of our time.

Urban farming provides hope and employment for people in need as well as educational opportunities to students and residents.

Although he never became president, Bobby Kennedy spearheaded a great deal of change in America with his work in civil rights and by combatting corruption.

Emergency response experts lay out strategies for weathering big storms and fires to keep yourself and your family safe during an emergency.

Developing “emotional agility” to deal with the thoughts, emotions and the stories we have in our lives.

We talk to an activist about strategies for dealing with the eldercare challenges that face us.

Our guests discuss how gossip websites operate and how to protect yourself from false and embarrassing information that appears online.

Our guests say that forest fires can actually help forests stay healthy and even bring them back to their natural states by removing non-native plants.

Fashion expert Dr. Carolyn Mair talks about the affects fashion has on health, body image and the environment.

We talk to a researcher about how the framing of climate change can skew the message and how we become motivated, or not, to do something about it.

We talk to a nutritionist and a chef about strategies and foods that parents can use to help their kids make better choices at mealtime and in between.
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