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Wine And Health, Tony Edwards interview
From: Mark Lenzi
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 262 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Uncorking the truth about wine and health with Tony Edwards.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2024
  • Length: 34:53
Confronting Suicide & Support for Reporters Covering Trauma
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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On this episode of Peace Talks Radio, we talk with psychologist Dr. Ursula Whiteside about her efforts to stop suicide. We also talk about the pres...

Bought by Radio Baha'i, WLGI


  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Dr. Bernard F. Erlanger, Professor of Microbiology, Columbia University
From: Louis Erlanger
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The late Dr. Bernard F. Erlanger, a long time associate of the Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition, talks about a promising treatment ...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2018
  • Length: 14:51
Dr. Sharon Akabas, PhD, Dir. of MS Program, Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition
From: Louis Erlanger
Series: Scientists Are Human
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Dr. Sharon Akabas, PhD, Director of the MS Program at the Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition, talks about her early interest in educa...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2018
  • Length: 34:02
Gaming Culture for Computer Science and Engineering Education
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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How can we harness the power of games for education? In Part 1 of the episode, the podcast explores how the PAX South 2017 gaming conference inspi...

  • Added: May 05, 2018
  • Length: 40:18
Adapting to Climate Change and Mitigating Damages
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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Including an interview with Tiffany Wise-West, the Climate Action Coordinator for the City of Santa Cruz, talking about how the city is planning fo...

Bought by KFOI Radio and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 2
Highschool Students Discuss Solutions
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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In this program, we hear from two high school students working on the issues of overpopulation and car pollution, both from Merit Academy in Santa ...

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: May 24, 2017
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 1
Californias Alternative Energy Plan in The Trump Era
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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California's AB 32 paved the way for a bold investment in alternative energy. SB 32 will up the ante, aiming to phase out fossil fuels by 2050. Wil...

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: Apr 17, 2017
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 1
Winging It
From: Big Picture Science
Caption: Winging It, Credit: Seth Shostak
We look at the evolution - and the future - of flight. Bats may flit around eccentrically, but they are actually more efficient fliers than birds....

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, KTSW 89.9, WMUU-LP, XRAY.fm, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2017
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 11
Communicating Science Effectively
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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We hear from two experts in science communications, and talking about climate change. Edward Maibach is a widely recognized expert in public health...

Bought by KFOI Radio and WGRN-LP 94.1


  • Added: Mar 29, 2017
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Renewables and Solar are the Future
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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Featuring interviews with Stanford Professor, Mark Z. Jacobson about efforts to go 100% renewable by 2050, and CEO of NEXTracker, Daniel Shugar abo...

Bought by KZYX, KFOI Radio, Radio Catskill, and WGRN-LP 94.1


  • Added: Mar 29, 2017
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 4
The Great American Eclipse—Be Part of It!
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Solar eclipse, Credit: NASA
It’s coming! Will you be in the path of totality? Astronomers Without Borders President Mike Simmons says be there if you can. He also tells us ...

Bought by WJSU, Kansas Public Radio, KISU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WMUU-LP and more


  • Added: Mar 15, 2017
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
High & Dry: Talking Groundwater
From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio
Caption: Rosemarie and William Alley
With drought-stricken California enjoying its wettest winter in decades, it can be easy to forget that water scarcity is among the globe's most dea...

Bought by WMUU-LP, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, and XRAY.fm


  • Added: Mar 14, 2017
  • Length: 29:20
  • Purchases: 3
How Ecosystems Change Due to Climate Change
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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Two UCSC professors discuss their research into how water resources and whole ecosystems are changing and adapting to climate change.

Bought by KFOI Radio and WGRN-LP 94.1


  • Added: Mar 10, 2017
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 2
How Plants Adapt to Our Changing Climate
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Loik, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at UCSC discusses how plants adapt to changing climates, based on s...

Bought by KFOI Radio and WGRN-LP 94.1


  • Added: Mar 06, 2017
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 2
Alcoholism Genes Research Study
From: WFHB
Series: Daily Local News
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Researchers at Purdue and the IU School of Medicine talk with Sarah Vaughan about a recent study identifying 939 genes linked to alcoholism.

  • Added: Aug 08, 2016
  • Length: 07:36
Emergency Response Learning Center - Edward Waltz - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
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We’re mainly known for our online resources. We have interactive online courses and video broadcasts.We also do a lot with local public health, and...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2016
  • Length: :59
Children’s Formation of Social Categories - Marjorie Rhodes - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
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Adults can guide whether children categorize based on race or ethnicity through subtle changes in the way they use language. Bill Latimer finds out...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: :59
Divorce and Stress - David Sbarra - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
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A subset of people going through divorce and separation are at increased risk for poor health. Bill Latimer finds out more on Public Health Minute.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: 01:00
Gender and Infectious Disease - Martha Anker - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
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Women are the main caretakers of the sick and the majority of nurses all around the world are women; therefore, women are more exposed to some infe...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: :59
Health Disparities - Barbara Baquero - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
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Health inequalities related to obesity and cancer among Latinos in low-resource communities require interventions with a community-engaged approach...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: :59
HIV Affected Youth - Theresa Betancourt - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
Series: Public Health Minute
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Dr. Theresa Betancourt, Director of the Research Program on Childran and Global Adverty at the Harvard School of Public Health and Affiliated Facul...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2016
  • Length: 01:00
Effects of Trauma on Women’s Health - Gretchen Clum - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
Series: Public Health Minute
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Women who have experienced abuse and violence and have mental health problems are more likely to engage in health-risk behaviors. Bill Latimer find...

  • Added: May 20, 2015
  • Length: :59
E-Health for Chronic Conditions - Machiko Tomita - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
Series: Public Health Minute
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Being knowledgeable about one’s own illness is the first step in self-management. Bill Latimer finds out more on Public Health Minute.

  • Added: May 20, 2015
  • Length: :59
Intimate Partner Violence Against Men - Denise Hines - PHM
From: Public Health Minute
Series: Public Health Minute
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An estimated 1 in 5 US men experience physical, sexual, or psychological intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Bill Latimer finds out on Pu...

  • Added: May 20, 2015
  • Length: :59