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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 469 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Martin Wikelski, Director at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
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Andrea Kwakowsky, Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at the University of Galway
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U say u have a sound engineer but guests and hosts r on a completely different sound level. Impossible to listen.
Science news programme with some extra snark
I would have given a five star review a few years ago.
But recently the main topics of the show are uninteresting, drawn out, not structured well.
The news round is still good though.
AI boosterism. I expect less gullibility in my tech journalism
I was going to subscribe but every episode I’ve listened to when they do the news at the beginning, Jonathan is always so condescending to the correspondents especially the female correspondents. It drives me nuts. The news they bring forth is very interesting and I hate that Jonathan feels the need to tell us that he’s not surprised by this news and asks “why are you?” in such a condescending manner.
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This show presents accessible science coverage anchored in timely news, with in-depth conversations featuring a rotating set of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and science communicators. Episodes balance explainers of cutting-edge topics (from AI and space to health and environmental science) with broader science storytelling and episodes that showcase methods, funding, and policy contexts. A notable strength is the host's curious, questions-first approach, which helps translate complex ideas for lay listeners while highlighting real-world impact and practical takeaways for patients, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.
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