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Outside/In

NHPR
Climate Change
New Hampshire
Sustainability
Helium
Operation Night Cat
Mississippi River
Trinity Atomic Bomb Test
Metamorphosis
Hunting
Bird Collisions
Public Health
Fluoride
Water Fluoridation
NASA
Potato
Herculaneum Scrolls
National Weather Service
Harvard Medical School
Cancer
Bigfoot

Outside/In: Where curiosity and the natural world collide. Look around, and you’ll find everything is connected to the natural world. At Outside/In, we explore that idea with boundless curiosity. We report from disaster zones, pickleball courts, and dog sled kennels, and talk about policy, pop culture, science, and everything in between. From the backcountry to your backyard, we tell stories that ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathleen Simmons
Employee of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, presented as a weather forecaster for air quality
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Episode: You’ve got scorpion
Rux Guidi
Journalist who has spent years writing about the vaquita
Journalist (vaquita reporting)
Episode: Big porpoise energy
Barb Lake
Wildlife technician with Alaska's Department of Fish and Game
Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Episode: Big porpoise energy
Michelle Dutro
Wildlife technician with Alaska's Department of Fish and Game
Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Episode: Big porpoise energy
Malin Pinsky
Marine biologist
University of California Santa Cruz
Episode: A tinned fish renaissance
Zach Koehn
Data research scientist
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Episode: A tinned fish renaissance
Ashley Dumas
Archaeologist researching salt production
Academic researcher
Episode: Never add sodium to your pasta water
Raychelle Burks
Analytical chemist
Dr. Raychelle Burks, analytical chemist
Episode: Never add sodium to your pasta water
Doug Crandell
Author and storyteller, former 4-H participant
Writer; former 4-H participant
Episode: A cow named Speckles

Host

Nate Hegyi
Host of Outside In, NHPR; longtime moderator and interviewer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • OMG!

    My tribe!

    Quality production! Great reporting and story telling! Interesting topics! Oh my heaven ‼️🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FNOMINL
    United Statesa month ago
  • surprisingly good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lwood2425
    a month ago
  • Great Show!

    But someone did explain that Ursa Major and the Big Dipper are the same thing right?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trail head dan
    United States2 months ago
  • Always interesting

    Well researched and always interesting and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moky in AZ
    United States2 months ago
  • when too cute is too much

    Some episodes are on point, straight science. Others are these 3 or more twenty-somethings joking around, wanting to hear more death metal. One person says something and they upriously laugh like it's the funnest thing ever (when in fact it is not). It can be grating.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    manayunk wall
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous, accessible science storytelling with strong narration.
A portion of listeners notes pro-social bias in some episodes, while many celebrate curiosity-driven coverage.
Show is both informative and entertaining, with thoughtful environmental journalism.

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You’ve got scorpion
Q: Why do kids chant, and do animals do something similar?
Chanting appears to be a social tool that builds cohesion; while many animals vocalize in groups, the unison aspect is not common, and humans may have evolved this behavior to reinforce cooperation.
Big porpoise energy
Q: What makes porpoises different from dolphins in terms of anatomy and behavior?
Porpoises lack a beak, have smaller triangular dorsal fins, are generally more shy and elusive, and rely on ultra-high-frequency echolocation, which helps them hunt in murky waters.
Big porpoise energy
Q: Do you know what the name porpoise means?
Porpoise is derived from a Latin combination of porcus (pig) and piscus (fish), essentially a pig fish, which is a playful nod to their appearance.
Never add sodium to your pasta water
Q: Is sodium worth its salt given its many uses?
They acknowledge sodium's essential biological roles and its dramatic, sometimes dangerous chemistry, but caution that it should be handled carefully and kept in balance for health, with a nod to its cultural and historical importance.
Never add sodium to your pasta water
Q: Why does too much sodium cause health problems like high blood pressure?
They discuss that sodium draws water into the bloodstream, increasing blood volume and pressure, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and that keeping sodium intake low can help reduce blood pressure over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outside/In

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Across recent episodes, the show covers environment and science storytelling with a strong emphasis on real-world impact. Topics range from light pollution and night-sky conservation to health and policy debates around psilocybin therapy, historical climate extremes, urban wildlife, microplastics, and innovative energy transitions like geothermal. The storytelling blends on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and human-centered narratives to illuminate how science, policy, and culture intersect in everyday life. A few episodes stand out for their immersive depth (long-form journeys, personal narratives, and interviews with practitioners driving practical solutions) and for weaving critical issues—environmental health, sustainable tech,... more

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4. Michelle Dutro
5. Malin Pinsky
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7. Ashley Dumas
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