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Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?

From: Possibly

Literally blocking out the sun may sound extreme, but scientists are debating whether using dust particles to reflect sunlight away from the Earth ...

Bought by Raven Radio

How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?

From: Possibly

Talking about climate change is never easy. Today, we get some tips from five experts on how to do it gracefully.

Bought by Raven Radio

Is it time to rethink Earth Day?

From: Possibly

We’ve celebrated Earth Day in the United States for more than 50 years. Today, we’re taking a look at what made the first Earth Day in 1970 such a ...

Bought by Raven Radio

Whose behavior really affects the water supply?

From: Possibly

Last week we learned that individuals’ home water consumption doesn’t really make a dent in the water supply, and the benefit of personal water con...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?

From: Possibly

Saving water might not seem all that important in a humid climate like Rhode Island. But actually, there are plenty of reasons why water conservati...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps?

From: Possibly

Today, we’re taking a look at how we dispose of our food. Next time you’re scraping a plate, should that food go into compost, your sink disposal, ...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Do bottle bills work?

From: Possibly

Today’s question comes from a listener here in Rhode Island. They’ve been following local efforts to pass a bottle bill- that’s where you get money...

Bought by KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, Raven Radio, WRFA-LP, and KICI Iowa City

Is Wokeness Killing Comedy?

From: Open to Debate

What jokes would George Carlin have deemed offensive today? What makes us laugh has come under scrutiny. Old jokes or skits are deemed offensive in...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KUNM, and WMUU-LP

Third Parties

From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101

What do third parties do to American politics?

The Untold Story of the Hip Hop Education Summit with Mike Dando and Jason Woods

From: KVSC
Series: Untold Stories of Central Minnesota

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Mike Dando and Jason Woods who are the orga...

Wanted Man

From: David Kattenburg
Series: Green Planet Monitor Podcast

Kids aren’t the only ones rebelling against extinction. In Ottawa, a sixty-year-old gets arrested for sitting down on a highway. Forget politicians...

Reel Discovery: Maximum Truth

From: Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Series: Reel Discovery

On the latest Reel Discovery, Kristin follows a political consultant on his quest to dig up some dirt in Maximum Truth.

Bought by WRMU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WUTC, and KKRN

All-trans rock band Lipstick Conspiracy reunites

From: Out in the Bay - Queer Radio from San Francisco

Caption: Cover art of Lipstick Conspiracy 2006 album “A Perfect Alibi”, Credit: Larry Utley

In part as a “joyful antidote” to the escalation of anti-LGBTQ laws across the US, San Francisco’s all-transwomen rock band Lipstick Conspiracy is ...

The Wonky Policy That’s Got Hospitals on High Alert

From: Tradeoffs

Medicare could soon pay hospitals much less for common outpatient services like x-rays and checkups. This week, we explain an old policy gathering...

The Untold Story of Main Street Economics with MN Auditor Julie Blaha

From: KVSC
Series: Untold Stories of Central Minnesota

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks once again with MN State Auditor Julie Blaha. T...

Shelf Discovery: Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer

From: Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Series: Shelf Discovery

On this week’s Shelf Discovery, Kristin searches for a killer with Bernie Sanders and his intern in Feel the Bern.

Bought by RADIOLEX, WRMU, GCR (Global Community Radio), and RadioStPete Florida

Strength in Diversity, Weakness in One Party Rule? These Not So United States (CA Finale)

From: Fluent Knowledge
Series: The Purple Principle Podcast

We complete our three-episode tour of the great state of California with three uniquely positioned viewpoints on the Golden State: Leon Panetta, fo...

2022 California Primaries by Faction & Tortilla with Gustavo Arellano: These Not So United States (CA Part 2)

From: Fluent Knowledge
Series: The Purple Principle Podcast

If California progressives were a tortilla brand, they’d be delicious but expensive and inaccessible. By contrast, establishment Democratic tortill...

Marilyn Mitchell melds life, politics on new solo album

From: Out in the Bay - Queer Radio from San Francisco

Caption: Marilyn Mitchell‘s “Lives Aligned” album was co-created with musician and audio engineer Craig Dukes.

Singer-songwriter Marilyn Mitchell, a member of San Francisco’s popular 2003-2010 all-trans rock band Lipstick Conspiracy, shares new music and lif...

Bought by WORT

Messing with that Texas Identity? These Not So United States (TX Part 1)

From: Fluent Knowledge
Series: The Purple Principle Podcast

The Purple Principle kicks off its extended Season Three series on state level polarization with a mini-series on the great state of Texas. And who...