TBD | It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?
What Next16 Heinä 2021

TBD | It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?

Over the last month, North Americans have seen record-breaking heat, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The science is clear: we are living through the effects of climate change. Now scientists are trying to answer: is this the new normal?


Guest: Daniel Swain, climate scientist at UCLA


Host

Lizzie O’Leary

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When A.I. Steals Your Voice

When A.I. Steals Your Voice

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Where Is Silicon Valley Going to Bank Now?

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Is the SAT Done For?

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Why Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed

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How Anti-Trans Legislation Cost Rural South Dakota a Doctor

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has made anti-trans legislation a trademark of her term, but singling out trans people—and those who provide them medical care—comes at a cost to the state and its reside...

14 Maalis 202326min

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Judy Heumann devoted her life to advocating for Americans with disabilities and was a fixture at protests, sit-ins, and activist meetings, eventually becoming a presidential advisor. After passing awa...

13 Maalis 202325min

Would You Let A.I. Date For You?

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The online dating world can be brutal and repetitive—just the kind of thing you might want to automate. But, in one tech writer’s experience, artificial intelligence isn’t ready to make real connectio...

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