Photographing The Arctic
May 7, 2015We’ll talk about capturing polar bears, seals and other wildlife – and about bringing awareness to endangered Arctic species – with National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen.
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Globetrotting With ‘National Geographic’
April 30, 2015The National Geographic Society has informed and inspired since 1888. This hour, from NPR headquarters in Washington, we’ll talk about how the magazine selects which aspects of geography, archaeology and natural science with its editor-in-chief, Susan Goldberg.
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Fact In The Age Of Opinion
February 23, 2015Why do we cling to our beliefs even in the face of reasonable evidence to the contrary? This hour, we’ll talk to science writer Joel Achenbach about why data is less definitive in a world more interested in opinion.
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The Impact Of Blasts On The Brain
January 22, 2015Traumatic brain injuries contribute to the difficulties military personnel can face after returning home. We’ll talk about the aftermath with the author of a National Geographic story on the topic.
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Why We Eat Together
November 25, 2014We’ll talk this hour about why the tradition of family dinners still has a place in our busy lives with food historian Ruth Rupp. Her story “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” for National Geographic appears at natgeofood.com.
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Encouraging Women In Science
November 24, 2014This hour, we’ll talk about how gender bias is affecting research – and by extension women’s health – with Marguerite Del Giudice. Her story “Why It’s Crucial to get More Women into Science” appears on nationalgeographic.com.
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The Legacy of National Geographic Photographers
November 20, 2014This hour, we’ll talk about how National Geographic photographers capture document the globe with photographer Annie Griffiths, who’s featured in the magazine’s new Stunning Photographs book.
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From Farm To The Garbage
October 14, 2014An estimated one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted somewhere between the farm and our dinner plates. This hour, we’ll talk about the opportunities presented by all that waste with Elizabeth Royte. She writes about the topic in the November issue of National Geographic.
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The Evolution Of Eating
August 20, 2014We’ll talk this hour about why and how our diets have evolved with Ann Gibbons. She profiles indigenous peoples across the globe who are still eating the way their ancestors ate in the next issue of National Geographic.
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Scotland’s Stonehenge
August 14, 2014We’ll talk this hour about the structure that predates its more famous English cousin with Ruff Smith. He writes about “The First Stonehenge” in the August issue of National Geographic.
