Season One Roundup
It's time for our summer break! But before we go, let's revisit some topics we covered and see what's changed. From TikTok to China to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, this episode revisits many of the t...
27 Kesä 202436min
A New President! (Not the one you’re thinking about)
Congratulations to Mexico's newly elected president Claudia Sheinbaum! What does a new president mean for the US - Mexico relationship? Are there any other changes on the horizon?
20 Kesä 202419min
Absconding Insurance
How do you protect your home when there aren't any insurers left? It's a real problem in states like Florida and California, and it could be a harbinger for other states. As insurers pull out, and dev...
13 Kesä 202424min
Recognizing a Palestinian State
What does it take to recognize a new nation state? What happens when some countries do and some don't? This week, we're looking at Palestine, specifically in regards to what happens when a country dec...
6 Kesä 202423min
The Grid. An Electrical Frontier
America's power grid is aging. Extreme weather events are causing more frequent blackouts, solar panels are forcing negative energy prices, and political battles are shaping how we think of energy. Is...
30 Touko 202422min
Airplanes - Still Safer Than Cars
You may have seen the reports about doors falling off of airplanes mid-flight, or quality control issues at Boeing. The headlines are grabby, but do you really need to be looking up what type of jet y...
23 Touko 202423min
Aurora Borealis at this time of year at this time of day in this part of the country localized entirely within this podcast?
Yes! But the beautiful lights aren't the only side-effects of this solar activity. Electronics and communications devices are at risk when major solar events happen.
16 Touko 202422min
Facing the Heat: Climate Change Matters
It's not just you, there are more severe weather incidents each year. Massive floods, ongoing droughts. Things are getting scary. But even as our climate changes, there is hope.
9 Touko 202428min
