Laws of Notion Presents: Wasting Away (The Modern West podcast)
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We are excited to share an episode from our friends at Wyoming Public Media, who produce the The Modern West, a podcast documenting the evolving identity of the American West. Hop in a pickup as we head out into the National Elk Refuge outside Jackson, WY, to hear all about the debate over whether to wean elk off winter feeding before chronic wasting disease strikes. This is a story about science, politics, and the messy reality of managing wildlife in the American West. Check out this episode, titled “Wasting Away”, and listen and subscribe to the podcast...
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The Compass Series: Building Trust with Cary Funk
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is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 5: Building Trust, we interview Dr. Cary Funk, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement with Science for the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program. Cary brings us deep insight to help us understand the current landscape of trust in science, as well as practical approaches to strengthening it. Learn more about Cary's work at the Aspen Institute at Get additional resources on our webpage, . Host: Kristan Uhlenbrock ...
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The Compass Series: Colorado’s Scientific Ecosystem with Dan Powers
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is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 4: The Value of Scientific Research, we discuss critical role of federally funded research in Colorado with Dan Powers, Executive Director of CO-LABS, a Colorado non-profit consortium of over 30 federally funded research labs, joint research university institutes, technology companies, and economic development organizations that nurture and champion Colorado as a global leader in scientific research and technology. Learn more about CO-LABS at . Get...
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The Compass Series: Tackling Misinformation with Lori Robertson
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is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 3: Tackling Misinformation, we discuss the critical role of fact-checking in our media ecosystem with Lori Robertson, Director of the nonpartisan, nonprofit FactCheck.org. In this interview with Lori, we talk about monitoring the factual accuracy of statements made by politicians, determining fact from fiction, and how we can all do a better job of thinking before sharing. Learn more about Lori’s work at Get additional resources...
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The Compass Series: Embracing Uncertainty with Christie Aschwanden
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is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 2: Embracing Uncertainty, we discuss the critical role of uncertainty in science and our everyday lives with Christie Aschwanden, an award-winning author, journalist, and the host and producer of Uncertain, a podcast from Scientific American. In this interview with Christie, we talk about the ways uncertainty drives our scientific curiosity and innovation, how embracing uncertainty means embracing creativity, and the downsides of uncertainty...
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The Compass Series: Bridging Divides with Stephen Hawkins
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The is a short mini-series exploring the critical topics at the intersection of science, policy, and human behavior. In Episode 1: Bridging Divides, we discuss political polarization and conflict with Stephen Hawkins, Global Director of Research for More in Common. In this interview with Stephen, we talk about the roots of political polarization, the perception gap that exists about division in our society, how we should be rethinking our media diet, and a few things we could all do to find greater unity. Learn more about Stephen and More in Common at...
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United by Fire BONUS: The Role of Indigenous Peoples and Fire
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As our landscapes face unprecedented challenges, Indigenous practices offer crucial lessons about living with fire rather than fighting against it. Yet any true co-stewardship approach requires agencies to share power they’ve historically held tightly and commit to the long process of reconciliation between Tribes and the US government. What is the path forward to developing frameworks and equitable collaborations where traditional ecological knowledge and Western land management work together? Learn more about the podcast at and . Sign-up for the...
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United by Fire BONUS: The Highs and Lows of Being a Wildland Firefighter
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In an era when megafires are becoming the norm rather than the exception, our communities need wildland firefighters now more than ever. However, recruitment and retention is a serious and growing challenge in the wildland fire community. As firefighters cope with physical and mental health challenges, low pay and unprecedented pressure from longer fire seasons, we not only have to figure out how we fight these fires – but how to support the people who fight them. Learn more about the podcast at and . Sign-up for the . Follow us on , , , . ...
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United by Fire: Fire and Us (S4 Ep9)
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How do we take our connection to the landscape and learn how to steward it in a time of change? Wildfire defines our era, but it doesn’t have to shape our future. From examining our relationship to risk and responsibility to making difficult choices about what to protect, our closing episode explores the choices we must make to support the forests of tomorrow. With individual action and collaboration, we can build a fire-resilient future. Learn more about the podcast at and . Sign-up for the . Follow us on , , , . If you like our work, consider making a...
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United by Fire: The Forest of the Future (S4 Ep8)
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As wildfires transform Colorado's landscapes, this episode explores the loss of cherished ecosystems and the tough realities of forest recovery. Discover the strategies, science and choices shaping the forests of the future. Learn more about the podcast at and . Sign-up for the . Follow us on , , , . If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible . The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity....
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Episode Credits:
Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock
Producing, marketing: Tricia Waddell
Additional writing: Meredith Sell
Additional reporting and fact-checking: Nicole Delaney and Kate Long
Sound design: Seth Samuels with tracks from Epidemic Sounds
Audio engineering: Jesse Boynton