x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Most Important Question

Important, Not Important

You already know things are broken. You read the news, you listen to the analysis, you"ve got the outrage. What you don"t have is a plan. The Most Important Question — 6x Webby-nominated, 2x Signal Award-nominated — is a weekly conversation with one person who stopped asking "what can I do?" and went and found out. Not pundits. Not commentators. The scientists, doctors, nurses, journalists, farmers, activists, and policymakers who are doing the actual work on the frontlines of climate, public

science

All Episodes

82:40

#12: Can algorithms predict the next major pandemic?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/04/10

In Episode 12, Quinn and Brian ask: Can algorithms predict the next major pandemic? Pretty please? Joining us: Dr. Sam Scarpino, Assistant Professor of Marine & Environmental Sciences and Physics and a core faculty member in the Network Science Institu...

en

01:21:26

#12: Can algorithms predict the next major pandemic?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/04/10

In Episode 12, Quinn and Brian ask:Can algorithms predict the next major pandemic? Pretty please?Joining us:Dr. Sam Scarpino, Assistant Professor of Marine & Environmental Sciences and Physics and a core faculty member in the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.We discuss whether, and if so, how advanced algorithms and data science can help predict and prevent the next major pandemic.Also, the importance of a liberal arts education, bad wifi in 2018, and my wife’s iPhone.Want to

en

01:13:24

#11: Can carbon capture be a building block in...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/04/03

In Episode 11, Quinn & Brian ask with fingers crossed: Can carbon capture be a building block in climate action?On the mic:David Hawkins, director of the climate program at the National Resources Defense Council, and the man basically responsible for you breathing clean air most days. So, you’re welcome.We discuss David’s history of working to safeguard the planet, but more specifically, his thoughts on the futuristic but necessary technology that is carbon capture, and whether we can pin our

en

74:38

#11: Can carbon capture be a building block in...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/04/03

In Episode 11, Quinn & Brian ask with fingers crossed: Can carbon capture be a building block in climate action? On the mic: David Hawkins, director of the climate program at the National Resources Defense Council, and the man basically responsible for...

en

74:28

#10: The Tantrum That Saved The World

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/27

In Episode 10 (we made it!), Quinn & Brian read a picture book. And a damn good one. Introducing The Tantrum That Saved The World. On the mic: Megan Herbert, Aussie co-author and illustrator of the popular new children’s book about climate change activ...

en

01:13:13

#10: The Tantrum That Saved The World

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/27

In Episode 10 (we made it!), Quinn & Brian read a picture book. And a damn good one. Introducing The Tantrum That Saved The World.On the mic:Megan Herbert,Aussie co-authorand illustrator of the popular new children’s book about climate change activism. We talk about the book, her co-author, esteemed climate scientist and science communicator Michael E, Mann, as well as modeling behavior for our kids, providing them with tools now and in the future to become agents of change, and also

en

85:09

#9: How do we stay safe from infectious disease...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/20

In Episode 9, Quinn and Brian cower under the desk and ask: How do we stay safe from infectious disease (zombies)? Please meet Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician, Assistant Professor at Boston University, and the Director of Infection...

en

01:23:55

#9: How do we stay safe from infectious disease...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/20

In Episode 9, Quinn and Brian cower under the desk and ask: How do we stay safe from infectious disease (zombies)?Please meetDr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician, Assistant Professor at Boston University, and the Director of Infection Control and Medical Response at National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory. Yeah. Exactly what you imagine. That's her job. You're welcome.We discuss historical pandemics, modern-day factors in the growth of new and return of old infectious

en

81:01

#8: How do we safeguard science in American schools?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/13

In Episode 8, Quinn and Brian ask: How do we safeguard science in American schools? Here to answer: Don Duggan-Haas, a lifetime advocate for science education standards (he literally wrote the textbook, and yes, this is the correct use of “literally”),...

en

01:19:46

#8: How do we safeguard science in American schools?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/13

In Episode 8, Quinn and Brian ask: How do we safeguard science in American schools?Here to answer:Don Duggan-Haas, a lifetime advocate for science education standards (he literally wrote the textbook, and yes, this is the correct use of “literally”), as well as Therese Etoka and Jai Bansal, two immigrant high school students who fought to keep climate change science a part of the Boise, Idaho public school curriculum.Together, we form a game plan to ensure every American student gets a comprehensive

en

90:27

#7: How can we use the ocean without using it up?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/06

In Episode 7, Brian and Quinn ask: How can we use the ocean without using it up? Meet Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist extraordinaire. And like a hundred other things, because her hobbies include...

en

01:29:13

#7: How can we use the ocean without using it up?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/03/06

In Episode 7, Brian and Quinn ask: How can we use the ocean without using it up? Meet Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist extraordinaire. And like a hundred other things, because her hobbies include saving the planet, what about you, punk? Find out how the ocean’s doing, who should be responsible for keeping it clean, how representation is a nightmare on ocean conservation boards just like everywhere else, and finally, the seafood you definitely

en

84:09

#6: The queer female volcanologist who wants to...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/27

In Episode 6, Quinn and Brian meet the queer female volcanologist who wants to change Congress Today's guest is the one and only Jess Phoenix, volcanologist, geologist, and Congressional candidate for CA-25. We discuss her experience in the field, her ...

en

01:22:54

#6: The queer female volcanologist who wants to...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/27

In Episode 6, Quinn and Brian meet the queer female volcanologist who wants to change CongressToday's guest is the one and onlyJess Phoenix, volcanologist, geologist, and Congressional candidate for CA-25. We discuss her experience in the field, her unlikely move into politics, and the lessons she’s learned as a female scientist that might help others to come.Want to send us feedback? Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voice message!Links: Jess Phoenix on Twitter Jess 2018 Blueprint Earth Quinn

en

68:25

#5: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/20

In Episode 5, Quinn and Brian conclude (for now!) their conversations with conservative climate activists, asking: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of Congress? Uniquely qualified to answer is former Congressperson Bob Inglis of South Carolin...

en

01:07:11

#5: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of...

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/20

In Episode 5, Quinn and Brian conclude (for now!) their conversations with conservative climate activists, asking: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of Congress? Uniquely qualified to answer is former Congressperson Bob Inglis of South Carolina. Bob’s the founder of RepublicEN.org, a small government, free-enterprise, "we need to save the world" climate action group. Hear how he’s trying to move the (very heavy) GOP needle, and what could possibly persuade current conservatives to risk

en

01:12:48

#4: What does the bible say about climate change?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/13

In Episode 4, Quinn and Brian continue with the second in their "trilogy" of conversations with conservative climate activists, and ask: What does the bible say about climate change?Here to answer:Reverend Mitch Hescox of the Environmental Evangelical Movement.Descended from generations of coal miners, Mitch helps us understand our role — or lack of one — in helping the religious right become green advocates. Because nobody wants the Sierra Club yelling at them all the time. Not even us.Want to send

en

74:02

#4: What does the bible say about climate change?

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/13

In Episode 4, Quinn and Brian continue with the second in their "trilogy" of conversations with conservative climate activists, and ask: What does the bible say about climate change? Here to answer: Reverend Mitch Hescox of the Environmental Evangelica...

en

66:35

#3: A professional climate denier changes his mind

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/09

In Episode 3, Quinn and Brian host the first of three conversations with conservative climate activists. In the first, a professional climate denier changes his mind. Meet Jerry Taylor, former professional climate denier turned good guy. Like Darth Vad...

en

01:05:20

#3: A professional climate denier changes his mind

The Most Important Question ·

2018/02/09

In Episode 3, Quinn and Brian host the first of three conversations with conservative climate activists. In the first, aprofessional climate denier changes his mind.MeetJerry Taylor, former professional climate denier turned good guy. Like Darth Vader, or The Terminator, or Severus Snape. Anyways.We discuss the moment Jerry knew he was wrong, and his ambitious plan to drag Republicans into sensible action — action they should actually be excited about, because it means throwing all of the sissy

en

604 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter