Science and technology are essential to life in the U.S. But our acceptance of science can also be divisive. We talk about the issues with a science education advocate. Then, the Weather Guys return after Hurricane Helene left devastation in several southern states.
Featured in this Episode
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The role of science in society, politics
Both advancements in science and the rejection of science have been a factor in U.S. politics. UW-Madison emeritus professor of chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri returns to talk about the connection between scientific understanding, reasoning and responsible citizenship.
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Hurricanes, thunderstorms, dew points and winter forecasts
Hurricane Helene in the south, thunderstorms in the upper Midwest – the Weather Guys Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin are back to talk about how all weather is interconnected.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Bassam Shakhashiri Guest
- Steve Ackerman Guest
- Jon Martin Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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