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Aug 9, 2025 43 min

Weird Science with Ethan Siegel

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Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci might be doctors, sure, but it turns out that they aren't experts in everything. In fact, when it comes to science, they're only tied for the 2nd most knowledgeable people on this show. This week they're joined by top science expert Ethan Siegel to discuss those burning science-based questions that have been wafting around the show for the last few months. How do we confront a troubling trend of doubt in science among the public? What impact do our increasingly energy consuming lifestyles have on the environment? Find out on this episode chock-full of weird science with Ethan Siegel! Click here to check out Ethan's book; The Grand Cosmic Story: An Illustrated Timeline 13.8 Billion Years and Beyond. Click here to read Ethan's article on what he calls "vibe physics". BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Ethan Siegel

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