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Scientista
The Scientista Podcast spotlights women (and allies!) reshaping business, politics, and culture.
Hosted by behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina, this show brings you candid conversations with changemakers and thought leaders from around the world.
Subscribe for behind-the-scenes stories of how some of today’s most inspiring leaders have faced challenges, made tough calls, and turned vision into real-world impact.
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Ruth Marcus: Why I Left The Washington Post After Bezos Blocked My Column
After four decades at The Washington Post, Ruth Marcus made a decision few journalists ever face: she resigned after her column — critical of Jeff Bezos’s editorial policy — was blocked from publication.In this episode, Ruth ope...
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Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Communication That Works
As we welcome new listeners to the Scientista Podcast, we’re highlighting some of our most popular conversations from the archive.In this timely episode, climate scientist and bestselling author Katharine Hayhoe shares what it rea...
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Leticia Carvalho: Meet the Woman Fighting to Regulate Deep Sea Mining
The deep sea is one of Earth’s last frontiers—and the battle over who gets to mine it is heating up. This week on the Scientista Podcast, host Monica Medina sits down with Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed...
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Bill Nye The Science Guy: “Defense Wins Games, Diversity Wins Wars”
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Ashish Jha: What Happens When Women Are Left Out of Public Health
Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown School of Public Health and former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, joins the Scientista Podcast to talk about what happens when women are left out of health research and policymaking—and why fixing t...
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