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A Clean Energy Future: How Hawaii Is Sparking The Push
Episode 572
Sixty percent of electricity in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, like natural gas and coal. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with reporter Julia Simon about how Hawaii is fighting cli…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You
Episode 571
Health apps can be a great way to stay on top of your health. They let users keep track of things like their exercise, mental health, menstrual cycles — even the quality of their skin. But health dat…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
The Debate About Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Episode 570
Pablo Escobar had a private zoo at his estate in Colombia, with zebras, giraffes, flamingoes - and four hippopotamuses. After Escobar was killed in 1993, most of the animals were relocated except for…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
How COVID Is Affecting Kids' Mental Health
Episode 569
It's likely the last week has been rough if you're either going to school or in a family with kids trying to navigate school, be it virtual or in person. Thousands of schools around the country have …
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Wingspan! It's Got Birds, Science, Caterpillars - An Ideal Night In
Episode 568
Wingspan is a board game that brings the world of ornithology into the living room. The game comes with 170 illustrated birds cards, each equipped with a power that reflects that bird's behavior in n…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues
Episode 567
The U.S. is experiencing a viral blizzard which will likely continue through January, 2022. The omicron variant's surge is pushing hospitalization rates up across the country and most of the seriousl…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
The Electric Car Race! Vroom, Vroom!
Episode 566
Electric cars can help reduce greenhouse gases and companies are taking note — racing to become the next Tesla. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with business reporter Camila Domonoske…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Man's Best Friend Is Healing Veterans
Episode 565
Service dogs have long helped veterans with physical disabilities. While there have been stories about veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder being transformed by service animals, the peer-revi…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
How To Talk About The COVID-19 Vaccine With People Who Are Hesitant
Episode 564
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jasmine Marcelin has spent the last year talking to a lot of people about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Today on the show, in part two of a two part series, Dr. Marc…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Doctor Finds Hope In Helping Inform And Vaccinate Her Community
Episode 563
On today's show, Emily Kwong checks in with infectious disease physician Dr. Jasmine Marcelin at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Jasmine spoke to Short Wave last year about how COVID-19 af…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago