The science intersection
This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these.
The podcast is a mix of science and social science and other elements which impact on well-being.
The science intersection
Latest Episodes
How Memes Are Changing Politics: From Ukraine to AI Slop
Dr Tine Munk of Nottingham Trent University joins me to explore how memes have become part of the way people encounter politics — from Ukraine’s use of humour and visual storytelling during the war to AI-generated misinformation, politic...
Can the Economy Be Kinder? Work, Housing, Climate and a Better Future
What would the economy look like if it was designed around wellbeing, fairness and the planet rather than endless growth and profit?In this episode of The Science Intersection, Rachel speaks with Guy Dauncey, author of ...
Male Victims Matter Too: Liana on Domestic Abuse, Policing and Compassion
In this episode, I speak with Liana, author of Men Ignored, specialist in domestic abuse and former Metropolitan Police officer.We discuss male victims of domestic abuse, why their experiences are often missed or minimised, and ...
David Shukman on Climate Change, Extreme Heat and How We Respond
In this episode of The Science Intersection, I speak with David Shukman, former BBC science editor and author of The Response, about what climate change means for everyday life and how people, communities and governments can r...
From Good Ideas to Better Outcomes: Testing Social Policy in the Real World
In Part 2 of my conversation with Professor Michael Sanders and Julia Ellingwood, we look at what evidence can show us that good intentions, professional experience and common sense might miss.We discuss why it is not enough to ask wheth...
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