Episode Appearances
Radiolab · May 29, 2026
This American Roach
“Author of 'Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains'; discusses pest categorization and social contracts”
Cockroach biology and survival mechanismsPest control industry practices and techniquesTransatlantic slave trade and cockroach migration to Americas
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Freakonomics Radio · Apr 22, 2026
Why Does Everyone Hate Rats? (Update)
“Author of 'Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains'; discusses cultural construction of pest designation”
Black Death epidemiology and plague transmission mechanismsRat-human disease vectors and zoonotic disease riskUrban sanitation and waste management as pest control
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Something You Should Know · Jan 10, 2026
Strange Ways Men and Women Differ & Why We Label Some Animals Pests - SYSK Choice
“Award-winning science writer and contributor to Science News magazine; author of 'Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains' discussing pest classification and wildlife coexistence”
Sex differences in cellular biology and longevityInflammatory response and traumatic brain injury outcomesHearing loss in aging and sex-specific auditory retention
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