Science

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-05-09/barton-seaver-kitchen-table-environmentalism-public-health

Barton Seaver: Kitchen Table Environmentalism & Public Health

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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You may not be thinking lofty topics like public health and environmentalism when you grill fish in your backyard, but Barton Seaver says the path to understanding such complex topics in human terms goes right through our stomachs ...

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'The Book Of Woe'

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
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In 1952, the American Psychiatric Association released the first edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known as the DSM. Before the publication of a newly revised fifth edition later this month, we talk with an author and practicing psychotherapist about the history and future of the manual.

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Climate Change In Our National Parks (Rebroadcast)

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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The director of the National Park Service joins Kojo to talk about its stewardship mission and what lies ahead for the nation's natural treasures.

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A Frontline Fighter In Pediatric HIV

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo talks with Johns Hopkins pediatric virologist Dr. Deborah Persaud about her career and the research that led to the first "functional cure" of an HIV-infected baby.

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Patenting Your DNA

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Last week, the Supreme Court heard a case -- Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. -- with questions about the legality of patenting human DNA at its center. We explore the implications of this 21st century case for doctors and patients.

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Climate Change In Our National Parks

Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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The director of the National Park Service joins Kojo to talk about its stewardship mission and what lies ahead for the nation's natural treasures.

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Bringing Animals Back From Extinction

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Scientists may soon be able to bring back certain animals that are extinct. But should they? We explore the science and ethics of de-extinction.

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The Science Behind Good Design

Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 at 12:21 p.m.
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Why are some shapes more pleasing to us than others? And is beautiful design the same as good design? We explore what nature and science have to say.

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Predicting The Future With 'Big Data'

Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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"Big data" promises to tap into the vast amount of digital information humans now generate to do more than ever before, including predicting who might commit a crime to when a heart attack might occur. Our guests explore the possibilities and dangers of a future in which everything we do is quantified.

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Distilling Spirits

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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A decade ago there were about a dozen craft distilleries in the U.S., now there are more than 250. We explore the growing phenomenon and talk to local makers.

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The Up And Downside Of Fear

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Fear prompts a reaction that can be a literal lifesaver in the face of real danger, but that hinders the millions who struggle with anxiety disorders. We learn more about our most primal emotion.

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Technology Of The Future: 2013 And Beyond

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Self-driving cars that come pick you up. Robots that care for you in your home. Computers that respond to your brain waves. Kojo explores the future of tech inventions.

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Restricting Research On Gun Violence

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Obama is set to unveil proposals from his task force on reducing gun violence today. Among the recommendations is lifting restrictions on federally funded research of gun violence.

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National Zoo Director Dennis Kelly

Monday, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:22 p.m.
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We find out about the National Zoo's newest arrivals and learn about what visitors can expect from major new exhibits opening this year.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-10-23/green-energy-and-all-things-tech-alexis-madrigal

Green Energy And All Things Tech With Alexis Madrigal

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We talk with journalist and author Alexis Madrigal about putting today's tech stories in context and what energy entrepreneurs can learn from the past.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.