podcast

Dec 6, 2022

Podcast: Fruitcake and Eggnog

Ellen Shumaker debunks myths about two storied holiday foods. 

Oct 31, 2022

Podcast: Max Scott, the New World Screwworm, and Zombie Deer

Max Scott talks about the New World screwworm, Panamanian "fly factories" and some really gross infestations - including the case of the "zombie deer." 

Sep 19, 2022

Podcast: Belonging

DeLeon Gray talks about the concept of belonging and the effect it can have on Black and Latino students in particular. 

Jun 6, 2022

Podcast: Peanut Butter and Salmonella

Does Salmonella really just love peanut butter? Food safety expert Ellen Shumaker joins us again to talk about the recent recall. 

Jun 1, 2022

Podcast: Galactic Nurseries

Rongmon Bordoloi talks about how galaxies are created. 

Mar 30, 2022

Podcast: Invasive Species

Kelly Oten talks about invasive species in N.C. - from beetles to trees - and what we can do about them. 

Feb 22, 2022

Podcast: Animal Acupuncture

Tara Harrison has performed acupuncture on actual lions, tigers and bears. 

Feb 2, 2022

Podcast: Color

Renzo Shamey talks about the science of color creation. 

Oct 25, 2021

Podcast: Halloween and Fall Food Safety

Ellen Shumaker talks about fall food safety - from trick-or-treating to fairs, fire pits and fall potlucks. 

Sep 22, 2021

Podcast: Shweta Trivedi and VetPAC

Shweta Trivedi talks about giving pre-veterinary students hands-on experiences through VetPAC. 

Aug 13, 2021

Podcast: Healthcare Inequity

Vanessa Volpe explains how systemic racism can affect healthcare quality and availability for Black populations. 

Jul 8, 2021

Podcast: Vaccine Apathy

Stacy Wood talks vaccine apathy: what it is and how to address it. 

May 12, 2021

Podcast: Cicadas

Clyde Sorenson talks cicadas. 

Apr 12, 2021

Podcast: Volcanoes

Volcanologist Arianna Soldati talks about how volcanoes operate and what it's like to get up close and personal with lava. 

Mar 15, 2021

Podcast: Plastics, BPA and Phthalates

Heather Patisaul talks about compounds in plastics that can affect your health.