Vad har en psykedelisk tripp med trygg anknytning att göra? Forskningen kring psykedeliska substanser har tagit rejäl fart efter decennier av förbudspolitik. Men bortom kliniska studier pågår även forskning i gränslandet mellan medicin och mystik. Vad är det man hoppas hitta där? Johan Cedersjö pratar med Pehr Granqvist, professor i psykologi vid Stockholms universitet, som arbetar med anknytningsteori, religiösa erfarenheter och psilocybin.Bildkälla: Psilocybe Mushrooms statues, NIDA,

Tracie Sempier has spent more than two decades working with disaster-prone communities along the Gulf Coast — listening, teaching, evaluating, and helping local leaders strengthen their resilience. As a Coastal Resilience Engagement Specialist with Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, she brings a rare mix of research, community insight, and hands-on experience.On this episode of GeoTrek, she shares what she’s learned about preparedness, trust, communication, and the realities communities face long after

För den som vadar genom internets trollträsk är det lätt att bli luttrad. Men känner du verkligen igen desinformation när du ser den? I det här avsnittet berättar Forskning & Framstegs Lina Wennersten-Gradert om svensk forskning som utmanar bilden av rysk propaganda. Johan tänker tillbaka på EU:s historiska beslut att ta till censurvapnet mot Ryssland och pratar med Charlotte Wagnsson, professor i statsvetenskap vid Försvarshögskolan, om effekterna och vad det kan ha kostat.Läs Lina

Konspirationsteorier verkar vissa vara vaccinerade mot, medan andra ser microchip i varenda spruta. Varför är det så? I det här avsnittet följer Johan Cedersjö en unik studie från pandemins första månader, där forskaren Predrag Petrovic undersöker sambandet mellan psykosbenägenhet och tron på covidkonspirationer. Vad händer i hjärnan när en idé får fäste och kan en liten dos paranoia vara hälsosam?Läs Predrag Petrovics artikel i Forskning &

Documentary filmmaker George Siegal, founder of Move the World Films, exposes the hidden risks in our homes and what we can do to make smarter, safer housing decisions before disaster strikes.Be one of the first 10 to click the link below and you'll receive a free guest pass to watch The Last House Standing for FREE! - Click this link 👉 https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=f8e08b24-5d3a-45a9-982f-ef89c4d7fd41 - Then use this code at checkout (all uppercase) 👉 HURRICANEHALSPECIAL🎙️

När svenska fängelser fylls väcks gamla idéer till liv. Ska vi låsa in fångar på skepp eller skicka dem utomlands? Historikern Oscar Karlsson berättar vad 1700-talets England lär oss om fängslande nödlösningar. Nu ska Sverige hyra fängelseplatser i Estland och Johan Cedersjö vänder sig till Göran Duus Otterström, professor i statsvetenskap, för att reda ut varför det känns en smula märkligt.Läs Oscar Karlsson artiklar i Forskning &

Är vi på väg mot artificiell andlighet eller uncanny valley? Per Snaprud reser till Japan för att träffa en zenbuddhistisk robotmunk och en nästan mänsklig professor. Johan Cedersjö tar sig an frågan om AI kan ersätta präster, och vad som egentligen krävs om en maskin ska vägleda människor i tro och tvivel.Läs Per Snapruds artikel i Forskning & Framsteg https://fof.se/artikel/en-robot-for-sjalen/ Foto: Said Karlsson

When hurricanes or floods threaten, most of us rush to The Home Depot to stock up—but have you ever wondered how they prepare?In this special episode, recorded during one of Dr. Hurricane Hal's talks at the National Tropical Weather Conference (NTWC), Hal and his colleagues sit down with Jason Arigoni from The Home Depot to talk about how the company gears up before, during, and after extreme weather events.From supply chain logistics to community support, Jason shares how Home Depot keeps stores

I säsongspremiären testar vi ett vibrerande bälte som ständigt pekar mot norr. Är det en avancerad kompass eller början på ett nytt sinne? Tillsammans med Forskning & Framstegs medicinredaktör Per Snaprud försöker Johan Cedersjö hitta rätt väg i frågor om hjärnan, förkroppsligat tänkande och djurens magnetsinne. Kan människan lära sig att uppfatta världen på ett helt nytt sätt?Läs Per Snapruds artikel i Forskning & Framsteg:

Experimentet är tillbaka – tillsammans med Forskning & Framsteg! I nya säsongen riktar Johan Cedersjö blicken mot samtiden och dyker tillsammans med gäster ner i forskning som utmanar det vi trodde var möjligt. Nya avsnitt på onsdagar.

Television producer and digital storyteller Dan Krueger has spent his career turning complex stories into captivating visuals — from CBS and Discovery Channel to his latest work as Lead Technical Field Producer of FloodVision, a groundbreaking Climate Central project bringing flood risk to life.In this episode of GeoTrek, host Dr. “Hurricane Hal” Needham talks with Dan about his journey through television, marketing, and science communication — and how tools like FloodVision are helping forecasters,

Shel Winkley, Weather and Climate Engagement Specialist, joins Hurricane Hal to discuss his career journey, his work at Climate Central, and where he helps bridge the gap between complex science and public understanding. They dig into the importance of attribution research, lessons learned from unforgettable storms, and the future of weather messaging. Listeners will walk away with practical insights into why clear communication could save lives in an era of increasing extremes.

Clear communication is paramount for effective disaster response. Julie Kay Roberts, seasoned expert in strategic communications and emergency management, joins us on GeoTrek podcast #119 to talk about the importance of having a disaster plan, and to share about her amazing work at the Private Sector Emergency Management Association (psema.org).

Hurricane Katrina changed the Gulf Coast forever. 20 years later, GeoTrek host Hal Needham sits down with legendary Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore, who rode out the storm in coastal Mississippi.Jim shares his firsthand experience covering Katrina in 2005, the unforgettable moments he witnessed on the ground, and the lessons we’ve learned since then about hurricane preparedness and resilience.👉 Subscribe for more stories from the front lines of extreme weather.

In this episode of GeoTrek, we’re joined by Alessandra Jerolleman, Director of Research at the Center for Environment, Land, and Law at Loyola University in New Orleans. As we mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Alessandra shares her personal story of the storm’s impact and reflects on the critical lessons we've learned since then.We dive deep into the ongoing challenges of flood protection, discussing both the benefits and risks of levee systems, as well as how infrastructure can lead

Catastrophic floods killed at least 135 people in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Alex Garcia, Chief Meteorologist at Fox 29 San Antonio, explains the science behind sudden and violent flash floods in this region, and what we can do to reduce loss of life and property in the future.

Flooding is the most common—and costly—natural disaster in the U.S. So how do you protect your property before the water rises?Tom Little, President and CEO of Smart Vent Products, LLC, joins Dr. Hal to explain the science and strategy behind wet and dry floodproofing. A Certified Floodplain Manager and longtime educator in resilient design, Tom shares how these methods can drastically reduce flood damage and lower insurance premiums.💧 Topics covered:Wet vs. dry floodproofing: What’s the

Join “Hurricane Hal” Needham as he sits down with Carl Schneider, insurance agent and co-founder of Smart Home America, for a story that spans continents and communities. Drawing on the ingenuity of his Swiss ancestors and the perspectives they passed down, Carl shares how smarter construction methods—honed in the rebuilding efforts of post-Katrina Mississippi—can safeguard disaster-prone areas and reduce losses where it matters most.Why you’ll love this episode:• Discover the lessons Carl learned

Join host Hal Needham as he talks with Meteorologist Robert Speta about the stark differences in preparing for and experiencing tropical cyclones. Speta shares invaluable insights into forecasting and living through powerful typhoons in East Asia, a region renowned for its exceptional disaster preparedness. He also raises critical concerns about hurricane complacency in northeast Florida, where he now resides. Discover why residents in this area, despite being on the fringe of recent hurricane

How do we protect our past from our future? On the latest GeoTrek, we tackle this crucial question with preservation powerhouse Lisa Craig-Hensley! With over 30 years' experience, Lisa reveals the strategies and innovations for making historic properties, from Annapolis to Lodi, more resilient to climate impacts. Prepare to be inspired.