Episode Appearances
The Daily · Jan 25, 2026
The Sunday Daily: We Underestimated the Neanderthal
“Science journalist at New York Times who has extensively reported on Neanderthal research and evolution; has had genome sequenced”
Neanderthal DNA and genetic interbreeding with modern humansPaleogenomics and ancient DNA extraction techniquesArchaeological evidence of Neanderthal behavior and cognition
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Radiolab · Jan 9, 2026
Brain Balls
“Science journalist and New York Times columnist who covers organoid research and its implications for understanding human development”
Cerebral organoids and neural tissue engineeringPersonalized cancer treatment using patient-derived organoidsDrug development and clinical trial failure rates
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Something You Should Know · Dec 27, 2025
How Much of “You” is Heredity? & Martin Cooper: The Father of the Cellphone - SYSK Choice
“Discussed heredity science and complexity of genetic inheritance; author of 'She Has Her Mother's Laugh'”
Heredity and genetic inheritanceNature versus nurture debateDirect-to-consumer genetic testing
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The Good Show
“Science journalist who explained kin selection theory and how evolutionary math translates into instinctual behavior”
Evolutionary Biology and AltruismGame Theory and Prisoner's DilemmaReciprocal Altruism Strategy
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This Podcast Will Kill You · Aug 5, 2025
Special Episode: Carl Zimmer & Airborne
“Wrote 'Airborne' and discusses history of aerobiology and COVID-19 airborne transmission debate”
Aerobiology and the aerobiome ecosystemAirborne disease transmission mechanismsCOVID-19 pandemic response and airborne transmission debate
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