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Entanglements, by Undark

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After a two-year hiatus, the Undark podcast returns with a new format and a new name: Entanglements. Join science journalists Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild as they invite guests with both expertise and divergent opinions on some of the most contentious and politicized areas of science today, from vaccines and GMOs to deep sea mining, AI, and the origins of Covid. Their goal: To see if they can break through the discord and find common ground. Far from an exercise in false balance, Entanglements, like Undark, seeks to bring civil discussion — and a bit of fun and wonder — back to the intersection of science and culture.
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Episodes

Ep. 13 The Great Black Swamp

The toxic legacy and uncertain future of Ohio's former Great Black Swamp, why you should be skeptical of scientific studies you read about, and the fight to restore some of North America’s greatest rapids.

Apr 01, 201738 min

Ep. 12 Wear & Tear

The movement and evolution of the global leather tanning and textile trades, science journalism in the Trump era, and improving hospital food.

Mar 01, 201733 min

Ep. 11 Bullet Proof

The risks of lead ammunition, how to cover science deniers, and confessions of a standardized patients.

Jan 30, 201740 min

Ep. 10 Old Friends

Helminth hacking, the rise of fake news, and uncovering the mystery behind ASMR.

Dec 31, 201631 min

Ep. 9 For All They Know

The aftermath of a water crisis in Flint, the impact of a political election on science, and the psychology of GMOs.

Dec 01, 201634 min

Ep. 8 Worse Than The Disease

A controversial treatment for a mysterious disease, a vote for equality among the ranks of science writers, and flesh eating beetles. Happy Halloween!

Oct 29, 201637 min

Ep. 7 Bombturbation

The unintended consequences of war, recalling science's most famous patient, and a trip to the rainforest with the author of "Stellaluna."

Oct 05, 201636 min

Ep. 6 The Criminalization of HIV

HIV and the criminal justice system, covering harassment in academic research, and the science behind near death experiences.

Aug 31, 201630 min

Ep. 4 Spilled Milk

Controversial goats and a study exploring cell phone radiation

Jul 01, 201634 min

Ep. 3 The Death of a Study

A research study turned train wreck, two science media controversies, and a plan to save the New England rattlesnake.

Jun 03, 201633 min

Ep. 2 Scientist Pot Farmer

The Wild West of pesticides and marijuana agriculture, comedians as science journalists, and a new way to think about global warming.

Apr 27, 201630 min

Ep. 1 Life in the Undark

A new science magazine, a trip to the bayou, and the case of the rogue press officers.

Mar 30, 201632 min

This is Undark

This is Undark. We’re a science magazine, published by the Knight Science Journalism program at M.I.T. And we’re a podcast, based on the content of the magazine, featuring interviews with some of the world’s top science journalists, media criticism, and more. Hosted by David Corcoran.

Mar 07, 20162 min
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