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Today, we sit down with Dr. Marcus R. Ross, a paleontologist and CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply. As a long-time educator, Dr. Ross has taught for over 15 years as an Associate Professor of Geology and Assistant Director of the Center for Creation Studies at Liberty University. Dr. Ross is a creationist and an accomplished science educator. Drawing from his background in the Christian faith,...

Joining us today is Melissa K. Norris, a modern homesteading specialist passionate about educating others. Living on 14.96 acres in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range of Washington State, Melissa shares her knowledge of self-sufficiency through her books, blog, YouTube channel, and podcast. Drawing inspiration from old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom, Melissa teaches her audience ho...

In this episode, Ken McCarthy sits down with Richard Jacobs to discuss his approach to business and personal success. Richard is the Founder and CEO of Speakeasy Marketing Inc., a company that has been providing SEO authority marketing services to attorneys across the country for over a decade.  In addition to his work with Speakeasy, Richard is an avid podcaster , speaker, author , and chess play...

The American South has a rich history of culture and religion. During the 19th century, Christianity played a major role in forming the social foundations that we see to this day. So what actually occurred during this time period, and why does it matter? Robert Elder, an expert in this topic, sits down to explain… Robert is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University where he teaches co...

In this episode, we discuss geology, paleontology, and biology with Matthew A. McLain, Ph. D., an accomplished vertebrate paleontologist who researches dinosaurs, pterosaurs, phytosaurs, and more… Dr. McLain is the Interim Dean of the School of Science, Math, Technology and Health, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Chair, and Associate Professor of Biology and Geology at The Master's...

How does the cardiovascular system affect other vital organs? Yugeesh Lankadeva of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health sits down to explain… As a National Heart Foundation Future-Leader Fellow and leader of the Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group, Yugeesh is on a mission to understand the pathophysiology of brain and kidney injury arising from sepsis, cardiac s...

In this episode, we sit down to discuss thyroid-related topics with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner. As one of the most experienced clinicians in the realm of Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, Dr. Stone is dedicated to helping women take control of their health and get to the root cause of disease… Dr. Stone has successfully treated thousands of patients who suffer from persist...

In this episode, we connect with Alison Young, the author of Pandora's Gamble: Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk . As a veteran journalist with decades of experience, Alison uses her latest book to outline the history and implications of safety errors in scientific labs – and how such errors could potentially have contributed to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alison has worked with...

Today we dive into the nature of trauma and PTSD with Chris Orton of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. Chris offers peer support, resources, and education to first responders, veterans, and their families in Round Rock, TX.  Chris served as a police officer for close to 30 years. During this time, he suffered a significant amount of trauma. Drawing from these experiences, he sought a career in...

In this episode, we explore the astounding world of blood transfusions with Carly Newton and Lori Harada. Both Carly and Lori are registered nurses who work as managers at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, a ​global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis, and cellular technologies. Blood transfusions are life-saving medical procedures that continue to revolutionize modern healthcare. S...

How can the impact of wastewater on the environment be reduced? A future of fewer pollutants may be possible through new technologies that can purify or mitigate contamination. Listen up to learn: The function of the black box Possibilities for low-energy purification techniques Why the level of stream contamination matters for determining treatment techniques Satinder K. Brar, a professor and Cha...

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Why does so much trash wind up in our waterways? Without proper action much farther upstream than preventing the last stages of littering, changes can be challenging to make. How effective litter booms may be How trash buildups can impact the bacterial microbiome The levels of microplastics present in consumer products. Sherri A. "Sam" Mason, Ph. D., the Director of Sustainability at Penn State Ee...

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Associate professor and researcher at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, Bethanie Almroth, joins the show to discuss her research and expertise in ecotoxicology and microplastics pollution . In this episode, you will learn: Roughly how many chemicals are in plastic packaging materials, and under what conditions they could leach out and cause ecotoxicological or adverse human health effects Wh...

Aquatic ecologist Timothy Hoellein studies the impact of trash on aquatic ecology and biodiversity. He tells listeners How he's attempting to measure the movements of different materials in the flow of rivers, What are the variety of ways materials can invade an aquatic ecosystem , and How these studies have and may continue to influence policy by measuring environmental impacts. Timothy Hoellein...

Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Dr. Stephanie Wright, shares the expertise she's gained over the course of nearly a decade researching the biological and environmental impacts of  microplastic pollution . Press play to learn: How up to 90% of household synthetic fibers may end up as soil conditioner to agricultural fields By what chemical and physical mechanisms plastics turn into micr...

Chelsea Rochman is an assistant professor of ecology at the University of Toronto and scientific advisor to the Ocean Conservancy. In today's episode, she shares important insight from her research on anthropogenic contaminants in the environment and the organisms within it. Offer: TRĒ House products are crafted to bring you the best that legal, delivered-to-your-door THC has to offer. TRĒ House u...

Environmental toxicologist Martin Wagner joins the show today to discuss the effect of plastics and other endocrine-disrupting agents on human health and the ecosystem at large. In this episode, you will learn: Roughly how many compounds have been detected in many plastic products, and what percentage of those compounds are actually identifiable What one of the main challenges is in determining wh...

Aquatic ecotoxicologist Marco Vighi is studying the water cycle in agriculture and presence of plastics. He shares vital information with listeners such as: The different sizes and sources of plastic in our water such as micro, macro, and nano plastics; The concern for acute aquatic toxicity and why our inability to measure nano plastics is concerning; and What we do know about the types of plasti...

From shampoo to carpeting to baby bottles, chemicals are prevalent in our everyday items. Author Rick Smith discusses accompanying concerns such as: The depth of this issue, calling it the second great pollution problem facing humanity. Why the health effects of pollution from such chemicals are prevalent and should be taken seriously. Alternatives for many everyday products that are available. Co...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Leo Galland the author of The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth about Why You Are Sick and How to Get Well . Dr. Galland is a translational clinician that spends his time analyzing basic scientific research to effectively help his patients.  Dr. Galland researches the impact of intestinal microbes and intestinal permeability on health and d...