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We play our final round for our favorite game!
Playing another round of our favorite game!
Time to play another round of our favorite game!
That's right! We have one more week of our favorite game!
We play another round of our favorite game!
Will Wilkinson discusses a biography he was hired to write about Princeton physicist William Happer, combining four chapters of life story with a climate-focused second half arguing science has been politicized. He describes Happer's decades-long career, including inventing the sodium laser guide star for missile defense and work adapted for medical lung imaging, plus Happer's “trust and verify” approach and skepticism of models over measurements. They cover Happer's CO2 Coalition role, controversy at Princeton, colleagues' contributions (e.g., Lindzen, Koonin, Ridd), and comparisons to Lysenkoism and past scientific dissent. The author stresses curiosity, civil communication, and avoiding fear-driven climate hysteria.00:00 Meet Will Wilkinson00:27 Writing Happer Biography01:45 Happer Science Legacy02:42 Climate Views Adaptation03:29 Laser Guide Star Explained05:12 Trust and Verify Mindset06:04 Princeton Controversy07:14 Famous Colleagues Stories09:18 Childhood and Formation10:58 Standing Up for Science13:28 Lysenkoism and Dogma16:38 Outsiders and Discovery21:15 Curiosity and Measuring23:25 CO2 Politics and Money24:45 Book Release and Coalition25:43 Rogan Episode and Outreach27:07 Documentary and Prior Bio28:33 Reluctant Scientist Profile30:10 Working Life at Princeton31:05 Red Team Blue Team Fallout32:01 Middle Ground Climate Debate34:46 Colleagues and Reef Controversy37:29 Skepticism After COVID41:38 Single Source of Truth Quotes44:24 Kindness Over Division48:41 Hope Against Climate Hysteria50:23 Meaningful Memoirs and AI54:04 Wrap Up and ThanksWill Wilkinson's web site: https://www.meaningfulmemoirs.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
We play another round of Happer Classics!
We get to play another round of our favorite game!
We get to play our favorite game!
We get to play our favorite game!
Matt and Josh are LIVE at Oscars and join Happer and Schaefer for the Crossover.
It's time to play a game involving movies!
Mike'l Severe is in for Happer. Schaefer and Severe talk NFL before setting up the show.
CONNOR HAPPER is the morning host of the sports radioshow “Happer and Schaefer” on 1620 The Zone in Omaha. Happer has been at the station since 2022, and took over the morning show in early 2026. He and Schaefer had done someradio together at 93.7 The Ticket in Omaha. Happer is an Omaha native, who went to school at UNL. He is the PA voice of Huskers Women's Basketball and does on site work with Creighton University. THE SHOW:Features interviews with sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska.John Shrader is an Emmy-award winning sports broadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio andTV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for Soccer America and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.
Cole Stukenholtz & Nate Rohr look ahead, just two weeks before Nebraska football's return, to some best case and worst case scenarios for the QB, the run defense, and the team overall. Mike Schaefer, co-host of Happer & Schaefer on 1620 the Zone, joins the guys and talks about the media consensus on Matt Rhule, his level of confidence in the three levels of the defense, and what he's watching for in the first five games of the season. Cole & Nate then talk volleyball, as their season gets underway Thursday in Arlington, TX at the "Spikes Under the Lights" event. They'll play Florida, and if they win they go again against SMU or Penn State with a $1 million prize purse up for grabs! Finally, the guys give their thoughts on Jay Moore's new role as Husker Radio color commentator and the perilous status of the sellout streak just two weeks before the opener. GBR!!
Jay Moore is the new husker football radio analyst and he joins Happer & Schaefer to discuss it.
Lauren is back after another Happer and Schaefer hiatus. We catch up with her before talking Husker football and volleyball.
Good morning! Mike Stibbs is here for Happer! We catch the latest with Stibbs and talk some NFL before setting up the show!
What if happiness isn't something you achieve—but something you allow?In this episode of the Happier Series, Ryann sits down with somatic coach and body relationship expert Loni Markman to explore the surprising connection between happiness, self-trust, and the body.✨ Try Loni's Corematix Collective with a free two-week trial: https://www.lonimarkman.com/the-corematix-collectiveSo many of us spend our days living from the neck up—overthinking, future-tripping, and carrying the pressure to do more, be more, and get it all right. But according to Loni, true happiness isn't found in another mindset hack or productivity system. It's found in learning how to listen to the wisdom of your body.Together, Ryann and Loni discuss why power is really presence, how to tell the difference between facts and the stories we make up in our minds, and the subtle ways our bodies communicate when we're disconnected from ourselves. They also explore the role of safety, pleasure, self-compassion, and those tiny everyday moments that help us feel more grounded, connected, and alive.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck, or like happiness is always one step ahead of you, this conversation offers a gentler path forward.In This Episode:Why happiness is a nervous system state—not a destinationThe difference between living in fact versus fictionSigns your mind and body are out of syncHow stress, pressure, and self-judgment disconnect us from joyWhy self-compassion is essential for wellbeingThe connection between pleasure, presence, and happinessSimple ways to build self-trust through body awarenessThe question Loni asks herself every day to stay connectedConnect with LoniLoni is the founder of Powerhouse and creator of The Corematix Collective, where she helps women reconnect with their bodies, build nervous system safety, and cultivate lasting self-trust.
Happer is gone. Nick Sehnert is our new fill-in. We learn more about our guest host before setting up the show and briefly talking the group of five.
Omaha Supernovas head coach Chris McGown joins Happer and Schaefer to talk about the transition to Omaha, the new staff, and offseason plans after taking over the helm.
This is the first time in Happer & Schaefer history where both Connor and Mike aren't present. Mike'l and Joey have you for the last hour.
Severe is in for Happer. Before we set up the show, we start things off talking about our hearring, movies, and Schaefer's train adventures.
Matt Williams from Grand Island is in for Happer. Mike sets up the entire show filled with previewing the action, talking soccer, put an end to the Sorbet saga, and more!
Brian Gallagher is in for Happer today. We learn more about him before Mike sets up the show.
Severe is here for Happer. It's the Greatest Show on Dirt! We preview what's to come on the Friday show.
Bo Ruud joins Happer and Schaefer to talk the upcoming Husker football season. Bo explains how the defensive unit can bounce back, potential breakout stars to watch out for, and more!
Matt goes after Pickleball players in this crossover saying he would win easily, and that starts off a fun crossover with these three.
Todd Blackledge joins Happer and Schaefer to talk College Football and provides input from NBC's perspective on the Big Ten TV Draft process
Our favorite baseball analyst joins Happer and Schaefer to get us ready for the Huskers in the Lincoln regional.
Joe Ganz joins Happer and Schaefer talk about his time at Nebraska, the current state of the program, and his time coaching QBs at Middles Tennessee State university.
Husker Softball PxP Nate Rohr joins Happer and Schaefer to preview Nebraska's upcoming Super Regionals showdown in Lincoln against Oklahoma State.
Evan Bland joins Happer and Schaefer to break down keys for Nebraska baseball in the upcoming Big Ten tournament.
Severe is in for Happer as he prepares from an early Creighton baseball showdown in Ohio. We set up the show for you. Severe shares why he has a disdain for particular pro teams.
Sam joins Happer and Schaefer to talk Husker athletics. He shares which local prospect he believes Nebraska missed out on, his thoughts on recent NCAA legislation, and more.
Coach Jackson joins Happer and Schaefer to discuss his upbringing of becoming the Jackrabbits head coach, to address roster building with the transfer portal, and to look ahead to his second season at the helm.
We got some Big Noon FOX CFB games announced. Happer and Snow chimed in on the discussion surrounding its discourse.
Mitch Sherman joins Happer and Schaefer to break down the court ruling from the Nebraska vs CSC Arbitration case.
Happer and Snow react to a Sipple piece on the Huskers.
Happer and Snow have a conversation on NIL before previewing tonight's grand finale between Creighton and Nebraska.
Happer and Snow breaks down the ruling from the Nebraska vs CSC arbitration case.
The Nebraska softball regional tickets are immediately gone after going on sale. Happer and Snow share details of how they were distributed. They determine if a similar thing will happen to Nebraska baseball if they get to host a regional.
The Head Coach of the Mavericks joins Happer and Schaeffer to talk about the season and his upcoming departure from the team.
Happer & Schaefer go through the Friday Shoutouts for today!
Happer gives a over under of 4.5 for the combined win total for Nebraska and Creighton's series this weekend