Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring | With Deborah Blum, Science Journalist
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist. Let me explain why we have asked Deborah to join us. In 1962, American marine biologist, science writer, and conservationist Rachel Carson writes a pivotal book in our history, titled Silent Spring, which skillfully lays out the very real life scenario of how and where poisonous chemicals and controls, like DDT, were created and distributed by the US government in hand with major chemical companies and were used in agricultural fields, orchards, and private homeowners.What consumers didn’t know at the time was that chemicals like DDT were doing immeasurable and great harm to animals, ecosystems, and humans. We have asked Deborah Blum to speak with us about Rachel Carson because of Blum’s extensive qualifications as a science writer, and for the fact that she only just recently retired as the Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT, and has specialised in toxicology for the last 15 years, writing about poisons and pesticides in our everyday lives.Time Stamps:Intro: 00:15Interview: 9:40TA: 55:50Show Notes:https://deborahblum.com/PBS with Blum featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJNRaE11A0A short film on Rachel Carsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVEzCmiXM4🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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A New Season of Kindred Drops Oct 14!
Kindred is back, hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. This season, we’re flipping the script on creatures everyone loves to hate — from hyenas and vultures to bats and possums — and showing why they’re fascinating, essential, and surprisingly lovable.Join us as we explore the hidden connections between humans, animals, and nature, and discover stories that will make you see the world in a whole new way. Follow Kindred wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode!Learn more, find past episodes, and support the podcast at www.kindredpodcast.co 🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Encore: 53. Killer Whales | A Conversation with Marine Biologist and Author Hanne Strager
Originally released July 23, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this week’s episode, we travel to Denmark and speak with author and long time marine biologist Hanne Strager about the incredible and dynamic predator the killer whale, or orca if you prefer.Hanne specializes in marine wildlife, specifically killer whales, and has recently published her new book titled, The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas. We wanted to speak with Hanne because we are keenly interested in the relationship humans have with predators and why killer whales have long been persecuted, misunderstood, and even demonised by humans, like MANY predators whether that be on land or sea. We think they are dynamic, highly intelligent, gorgeous, and captivating animals and Hanne tells us why!What an absolute honor to speak with Hanne. We steeped in her knowledge and experience and mostly her poignant insights on not only killer whales but also her view of the relationship we have with animals like killer whales and other powerful and intelligent predators. Also, take a listen to this week's introduction to the episode and weigh in on whether my “joke” about killer whales is actually a joke, a riddle, or just a question! Jenn is most definitely unsure! Lols. Lots of Love.Episode Timestamps: Introduction: 00:52 Interview: 5:35 TA: 51:48Show Notes:https://hannestrager.com/https://www.instagram.com/hannestrager/https://www.thewhale.no/enArticles:https://www.raincoast.org/2024/05/southern-residents-salmon-science/https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-whale-museum-to-open-in-norway-in-2022https://dortemandrup.dk/work/whale-norwayAmazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhmJkIUH_qw🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Encore: 48. Coastal Sea Wolves of Bella Bella | A Conversation with William Housty of the Heiltsuk Nation
Originally released May 14, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William Housty, Associate Director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department in Bella Bella, British Columbia. The HIRMD are in charge of overseeing the management of all natural resources in the Heiltsuk territory, including the beautiful and captivating sea wolves. There is an air of magic and mystery about these sea swimming wolves that compel you to want to know, who are these beings and what is their story. William Housty tells us that story and what sea wolves mean to not only him, but to the Heiltsuk Nation.There are moments when you look into the eyes of another species and see into their being and know there is more… there is a story of life, suffering, and beauty, and a deep recognition and resonance. You know all at once you are not separate from or above them, but tied through a millennium of evolution and kinship. Thank you to William for inviting us into this story of the sea wolf. We are so grateful for the chance to listen and to see. Lots of Love.Show Notes: https://www.heiltsuknation.ca/🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Encore: Brothers In the Wild
Originally released January 26, 2025. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this exclusive drop Jenn and I talk to brothers Dave Aguirre (my actual husband :) and Geoff Aguirre all about their brotherly hike across England!Sisters interviewing brothers…what could go wrong?But really, this was so much fun and really warmed our cold winter hearts. It’s full of humor, sentiment, and even a little heartbreak. Three of my most favorite things.Thanks so much to Dave & Geoff for coming on the show and sharing a little brotherly love from the city of brotherly love, good old Philadelphia.Show Notes:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-66994729🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
The Kindred Podcast explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature.
Every episode presents compelling interviews and thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from diverse fields of study including scientists, conservationists, authors, and educators.
From the world of science to cultural traditions and beyond, Kindred examines how humans can inspire a new awareness in order to reconnect us to the natural world.
Hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. www.kindredpodcast.co
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