Latif Nasser

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

A reporter and host for Radiolab, the public radio and podcast program known for exploring scientific and philosophical topics. He has reported, narrated, and co-hosted multiple episodes across the series, conducting interviews and providing editorial guidance for narrative-driven storytelling. His work focuses on connecting complex ideas in science and human experience to general audiences.

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Radiolab Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

Episode Appearances

Radiolab · Feb 13, 2026

Time is Honey

“Radiolab reporter who reported and narrated this episode”

Honeybee foraging behavior and waggle dance communicationInternet server allocation and load balancingDecentralized resource allocation algorithms

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Radiolab · Feb 6, 2026

Kleptotherms

“Radiolab host who introduces the episode”

Kleptothermy and heat-stealing behavior in animalsBody temperature regulation and thermoregulation physiologySchizophrenia and psychiatric symptom manifestation

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Radiolab · Jan 30, 2026

Song of the Cerebellum

“Co-host of Radiolab who conducted interviews and guided episode narrative”

Cerebellar function and cognitionStroke recovery and neuroplasticityBrain evolution and primate neurobiology

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Radiolab · Jan 23, 2026

You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem

“Radiolab host who guides the episode and provides editorial framing”

Self-Esteem Movement History and OriginsJohn Vasconcellos and California PoliticsCarl Rogers and Humanistic Psychology

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Radiolab · Jan 16, 2026

The Punchline

“Radiolab reporter who spent two years pursuing John Scott for an interview and produced this episode”

Fan voting systems in professional sportsNHL All-Star Game format and selection processesRole of enforcers and fighting in modern hockey

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Radiolab · Nov 21, 2025

Our Common Nature: West Virginia Coal

“Radiolab host who interviewed Yo-Yo Ma and Anna Gonzalez about the 'Our Common Nature' podcast series and its creation”

Coal mining history and culture in West VirginiaAppalachian economic decline and community resilienceOccupational health and safety in mining

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Radiolab · Oct 10, 2025

Creation Story

“Radiolab host conducting interview with Ella Alshamahi about her personal and scientific journey”

Human Evolution and SpeciationCreationism vs. Evolution DebateRetrotransposons and Genetic Evidence

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Radiolab · Sep 5, 2025

Screaming Into the Void

“Co-host of Radiolab who conducted interviews and narrated the alien communication segment”

Bioluminescent fish communication and mating behaviorSilent male fish reproductive strategy (sneaker males)San Francisco Bay mystery hum phenomenon

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Radiolab · Aug 22, 2025

The Medical Matchmaking Machine

“Radiolab host who conducted interview with Dr. Fagenbaum about his medical journey and AI work”

AI-Powered Drug RepurposingRare Disease Treatment InnovationOff-Label Drug Use and Regulation

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Radiolab · Jul 25, 2025

The Nothing Behind Everything

“Co-host introducing the episode segments on imperceptible dimensions and unthinkable universes”

Multiverse Theory and CosmologyQuantum Field TheoryThe Nature of Physical Reality

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Radiolab · Jul 18, 2025

More Perfect: The Hate Debate

“Introduces the episode and provides context about free speech debates continuing to be relevant”

First Amendment Legal Standards (Brandenburg Test, Incitement, True Threats)Government Regulation of Online SpeechSocial Media Content Moderation Policies

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Radiolab · Jul 11, 2025

Desperately Seeking Symmetry

“Current Radiolab host introducing the classic episode and providing context for listeners.”

Brain synchronization and narrative comprehensionMolecular chirality and handedness in biologyMirror image perception and self-identity

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Radiolab · Jun 27, 2025

Sex, Ducks and the Founding Feud

“Introduced episode exploring federal-state power dynamics through lens of constitutional ambiguity”

Federal vs. State SovereigntyConstitutional Interpretation and AmbiguityTreaty Power and International Law

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family · May 29, 2025

Goats vs. Boa Constrictors: a curious debate

“RadioLab co-host and science historian who argued for goats in the debate competition”

Goat domestication history and agricultural significanceBoa constrictor hunting techniques and sensory capabilitiesAnimal behavior and social structures in herds

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