Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Riskin

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Best podcasts about Dan Riskin

Latest podcast episodes about Dan Riskin

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: What makes smoke black or white?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:04


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday May 14, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 41:44


Trudie Mason, Sara Saedi, Kelly Alexander, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Dr. Sheryl Spithoff, Dan Riskin

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: How being humble can improve your romantic relationship

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:33


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday April 30, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:21


Mitch Joel, Trudie Mason, Gabrielle Homans, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Guy Carbonneau, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 38:47


Bob Richardson joins for Party for Two. Tim Hudak discusses the election results. It's Telescopic Tuesday, Dan Riskin gives us the top science stories of the week. Then, Donald Trump may reduce auto tariffs, Greg Layson joins the show.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Earlier Carney-Trump meeting under scrutiny as election campaign enters final days

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 78:08


An earlier meeting between Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump is under serious scrutiny, as the federal election campaign enters its final days. Vassy Kapelos explores further during The Rundown. On todays show: We gather the latest on the campaign trail from CTV's Abigail Bimman, CTV's Mike LeCouteur, and CTV's Rachel Aiello. China says it wants to team up with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'. Vassy chats with Vina Nadjibulla, the Vice-President of Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. CTV's Dan Riskin drops by for his weekly 'Talk Science To Me' segment, as we examine the interpretation of art and the compatibility of humble people. Vassy fires up today's Daily Debrief Panel, which features Graham Richardson from Edelman Public Affairs and Rob Benzie from the Toronto Star. What is 'poll herding' and how could it impact our interpretation of where the election stands? Vassy poses those questions, and several others, to Greg Lyle. He is the President and Founder of Innovative Research Group.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: We might be able to talk to dolphins with A.I.

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:52


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday April 23, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:20


Mike Keys, Steve Waterhouse, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Mitch Joel, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Conservatives released new costed platform

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 38:05


Bob Richardson joins the show for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, the Conservatives release their costed platform, Brian Lilley and Jerry discuss the new platform. It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin! Plus, does Google have a search engine monopoly? Richard Powers weighs in.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: How to sound fluent in another language

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 5:42


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday April 16, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 44:28


Mitch Joel, Trudie Mason, Vassy Kapelos, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Anthony Berger, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Toronto woman's conversation in a Lyft was recorded, transcribed, and texted to her

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 38:26


Sabrina Nanji from Queen's Park Observer joins for party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Ann Cavoukian, former Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner discusses the woman whose conversation in a Lyft was recorded, transcribed, and texted to her. It's Telescopic Tuesday! Dan Riskin joins the show to talk science! Then, Conservative MPs invested in Mark Carney's former company, Brookfield Asset Management.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Do women really hear better than men?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 5:23


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday April 9, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 46:45


Dr. Justin D. Martin, Trudie Mason, Carl Boutet, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Dr. Laurie Betito, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Tariff battle hitting motorcycle sales hard in Canada

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 38:42


Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada joins party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, Jerry weighs in on the proposed amendments to Toronto's dangerous dogs bylaw. Dan Riskin is here for Telescopic Tuesday. Today's topic - dire wolves! Plus, the tariff battle is hitting motorcycle sales hard in Canada, Landon French, CEO of Moto Canada joins the show.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
'They don't agree with what's going on': economist weighs in on market turmoil following Trump tariffs, Canadian retaliation

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 78:15


Guest host Tim Powers speaks with economist Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, walking through the tanking of the stock market and what the economic outlook is moving forward with new global tariffs from the United States. On today's show: We have new audio from the federal leaders campaigning including CTV's Abigail Bimman with an update from the Conservative press conference Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst, author, and former Congressional staffer weighs in on the political ramifications of the Trump tariffs Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail John Philpott, Founder and CEO, CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc., on an influx of American doctors interested in moving north and working in Canada Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce, on why her city is well equipped to deal with tariffs

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Study proves that bats are really smart

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:46


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday April 2, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:00


Trudie Mason, Pierre Barrieau, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Graham Dodds, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Pierre Poilievre's 'biological clock' comment prompts online backlash

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 38:10


Bob Richardson joins Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, Tim Hudak weighs in on the aide that failed to comply with lobbying rules in the Greenbelt issue. It's Telescopic Tuesday which means Jerry talks science with Dan Riskin. Then, Pierre Poilievre's 'biological clock' comment prompts backlash online - Amanda Galbraith joins the conversation.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: How many times should you go to the bathroom?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 5:25


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday March 26, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 44:28


Trudie Mason, Moshe Lander, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Bonny Reichert, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Can we have progress while holding onto the old?

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 38:01


Party for Two Election 2025 - Brian Lilly Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin. Looking into the world of science.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Executions show China has no intention of improving relations with Canada

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 78:18


Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig joins Vassy Kapelos, Kovrig said China's execution of Canadians is 'demonstrating what kind of China it wants the world to see.' Listen to the full conversation. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton and Jody Tomas, former national security advisor to Justin Trudeau, as they discuss Canada's trade strategy. CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News. Bill Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute joins Vassy to discuss C.D. Howe Institute’s 2025 Shadow Budget report.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Um… interjections turn out to be… uh… important

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 5:04


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show with Trudie Mason (Wednesday March 19, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 39:05


Fatima "TNT" Lister, Dr. Aspasia Karalis, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Andrew Caddell, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Israel-Hamas Conflict Update

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 35:34


Talor Kaye joins the show for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, an update on hostage negotiations amid conflict between Israel and Hamas with Natasha Hausdorf. It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin. Plus - the TTC is asking riders for proof of payment to crack down on fare evasion.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Industry Minister Champagne on counter-tariffs and the upcoming U.S. trade talks

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 78:21


Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne as he speaks about the upcoming U.S. trade talks, Canada's counter-tariff money, and tariffs on Chinese EVs. On todays show: Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of Canadian Steel Producers Association, joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the impact that steel manufacturers in Canada are feeling with the tariffs now in place. CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News. Tim Tierney, Ottawa city councillor and Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, joins Vassy to discuss his trip to Washington where he engaged in talks about the impacts of tariffs on both sides of the border.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Trying to make a decision? Here's why science says you should go with your gut

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 5:15


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday March 12, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 38:20


Roy Khalaf, Trudie Mason, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jean Simard, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 38:33


Will Stewart joins the show for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, Sunira Chaudhri talks about how the tariffs will impact Canadian businesses. It's Tuesday, which means Telescopic Tuesday, with Dan Riskin, looking into the world of science! Then, Jerry discusses the CBC.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Lutnick says Canada may also get a delay

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 78:12


Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, former premier of New Brunswick joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss if U.S President Donald Trump will likely announce later in the day a one-month delay on all Canadian tariffs. On todays show: Vassy Kapelos talks with two separate Canadian business owners. Keenen Sprague, Vice President of Sprague Foods, and Ashley Murdoch, Co-owner of Café CoCo & Bean on how they have started to boycott US products to show their community that they're 'all in this together.' CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday March 5, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:01


Trudie Mason, Hal Newman, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jean-Francois Samray, Dan Riskin

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Does pain hurt more when it's a surprise?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 5:35


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Jerry Agar Show
Canada-US trade, and reaction to Trump's Congress speech

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 38:50


Deb Hutton hosts the show, and opens by discussing Barrie's mayor ordering all US flags be removed from municipal buildings. Then, Deb gets your reaction to the decorum during Donald Trump's speech to Congress. Then, we look into science stories with Dan Riskin.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Vassy goes one-on-one with Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 78:03


Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould who says she doesn't think balancing the budget in three years by growing the economy is realistic. On todays show: Siobhan Morris, CTV News Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief joins host Vassy Kapelos for the latest on the Ontario election. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Conservative MP and ethics critic, Michael Barrett about Mark Carney moving his investments firm's office to U.S. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins Vassy for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: Can afternoon naps make you smarter?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 5:15


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday February 26, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 44:31


Carmi Levy, Trudie Mason, Vassy Kapelos, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, John McCart, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin - Looking into the world of science

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 37:11


Sabrina Nanji joins the show for Party for Two. Then, Stephen Lecce joins the show to discuss new election promises by the PC party. Plus, Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin. Then, how do you spend a weekend decompressing in Toronto?

The Vassy Kapelos Show
A ‘game changer': Trudeau gives update on high-speed rail project

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 78:12


Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Transport Minister Anita Anand as they discuss the investigation into the plane crash at Pearson Airport as well as the government's high-speed rail announcement. On todays show: James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster for TSN and the host of TSN's hockey coverage joins Vassy to discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off game tonight.. Canada vs. United States. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur. Frank Baylis, Liberal leadership candidate joins Vassy to discuss his newly announced Prosperity Agenda, a key element of his leadership platform.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: How to boil the perfect egg

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 5:49


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday February 19, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 46:13


Denis Cadotte, Trudie Mason, Dave Williams, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Julie Christie, Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show
Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin

The Jerry Agar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 37:43


Party for Two with Bob Richardson. Then, Jerry weighs in on the plane crash at Pearson Airport. It's Tuesday, which means Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin for this week's top science stories. Plus - retailers say grocery prices could rise as recycling costs increase - Michael Zabaneh from the Retail Council of Canada joins the show.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Major winter storm sweeping through Eastern Canada

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 77:55


David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to give the latest outlook on the massive storm front that's rolling through parts of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. On todays show: Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest on how the United States has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on goods entering the country. James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster for TSN and the host of TSN's hockey coverage joins guest host Tim Powers to go over Team Canada defeating Sweden in first 4 Nations Face-Off game. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins guest host Tim Powers for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Dan Riskin: New study suggests TikTok users have a better opinion of China

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 5:44


Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday February 12, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 43:44


Laurenne Schiller, Trudie Mason, Zackary Munn, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Victor Findlay, Dan Riskin

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 78:12


Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of Canadian Steel Producers Association joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how these tariffs would affect supply chains and industries that rely on these materials, as well as Canadian consumers. On todays show: Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss President Trumps renewed threats to acquire Canada as the 51st state. Jérémie Harris, the co-founder of Gladstone AI, an AI national security company joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority. Bralon Addison, Wide Receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks and football analyst for TSN 1200 joins guest host Tim Powers to recap Super Bowl LIX in which the Philadelphia Eagles beat out Kansas City Chiefs. The Daily Debrief Panel with Kate Harrison, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology specialist joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how a group of scientists at Oxford university may have discovered teleportation. Scott Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Invictus Games 2025 Vancouver Whistler joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the opening weekend for the Invictus Games, the significance of the games to service members, and more.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
RCMP Commissioner says they have increased posture by 35% at the border

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 78:03


Listen to Vassy's full interview with Michael Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on how the RCMP has deployed 35% more personnel to the Canada/US border. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with International Trade and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng as they discuss negotiating with the U.S. over trade irritants, such as the digital services tax. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Robert Benzie, and Marieke Walsh. Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal joins Vassy to discuss the Big city mayors caucus and to giver her response to the threat of tariffs.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday February 5, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 43:33


Dale Weil, Trudie Mason, Francois Desmarais, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Moshe Lander, Dan Riskin

The Jann Arden Podcast
Dan Riskin Returns: The Bat Signal & Science for Everyone

The Jann Arden Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 55:00


Our pal Dan Riskin is back! In case you missed him before, he's a Biologist, Author, Science keynote Speaker and journalist with a PhD in bats...you read that right! You're not going to be shocked; the conversation begins with bats and their armpits. Dan shares fascinating facts about bats, including their unique scents. Jann, Caitlin & Sarah ask Dan about the impact of marijuana on teenage brain development, evolving perceptions of meat consumption, the resilience of humans in adapting to change, the complexities of jet lag, the impact of GPS on our navigation skills, and the deep bond between humans and their pets. Find out more about Dan Riskin: Dan appears on TV and radio several times a week to discuss the most important science stories in the world. You may have seen him co-host Daily Planet on Discovery, as the host of Monsters Inside Me on Animal Planet, or as a guest on any number of shows (including The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!) He is also a keynote speaker, challenging organizations to see how science can help them work in different ways. He also leads wildlife tours! Click here to see some recent appearances on CTV. Find out more about Dan and his work:https://noctilio.com/ Subscribe to the Bat Signal Newsletter: https://the-bat-signal.kit.com/619ec50689 Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danriskin Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Dan Riskin and His Work (03:08) The Bat Signal: A New Science Newsletter (05:59) Fascinating Facts About Bats (08:59) The Impact of Marijuana on Teen Brains (11:52) Research Findings on THC and Youth (14:58) Parental Guidance on Marijuana Use (17:59) Changing Attitudes Towards Substances in Youth (20:53) Reflections on Smoking and Youth Culture (23:34) The Changing Landscape of Meat Consumption (26:12) The Resilience of Human Adaptation (29:12) Understanding Jet Lag and Its Effects (36:45) The Impact of GPS on Navigation Skills (41:07) The Bond Between Humans and Pets (41:24) The Science Behind Pets and Human Well-being (45:58) The Impact of Pets on Stress Reduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Animal Radio®
1289. Dr. Dan Riskin Says Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You

Animal Radio®

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 80:31


Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You Animal Planet's "Monsters Inside Me" host Dr. Dan Riskin is stirring up the airwaves with the truths about nature's ugly side. No wonder he is so entertaining. Maggot eggs got into his brain, and he lives to tell you why parasites really rule the world. Listen Now Animals In Vineyards Sara Bennett's family business, Navarro Vineyards, uses tiny sheep to keep the weeds under control. But that's not the only thing they do. Hal asks hard-hitting questions like, "What sound does a sheep make … and isn't that the same sound as a goat?" Listen Now No More Sniffles The second phase of clinical trials for a new vaccine is done, and the results are very promising. If it's successful, you'll take just four doses over 12 weeks to keep your cat allergies at bay for as long as two years. Listen Now Dogs Detect Cancer Before Medical Testing A dog's sense of smell is said to be 200,000 times better than humans. That's why dogs work detecting bombs and drugs, and now they're being trained to use those fantastic noses to detect certain health issues, like the moment a person with diabetes starts to have a hyperglycemic incident. Now, researchers at a UK charity, Medical Detection Dogs, are working on training dogs to detect the odor of cancer. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.