The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al Scott
An evidence based rational viewpoint and discussion on science and society, focusing on important current issues. I hope to provide a clear voice for the quiet moderate majority on highly polarized issues such as climate change, social inequity, and the growth of anti-science sentiment. #therationalview #science #tok #evidencebased #climatechange
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Debating Nuclear Risks with Ed Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists
In this episode I step out of the pro-nuclear echo chamber and interview a senior representative of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a non-profit climate-oriented group with a history of opposing n…
Nuclear Thoughtscapism with Iida Ruishalme
I enjoyed a fun talk with fellow EcoModernist Iida Ruishalme about nuclear energy, communicating risks, and double standards. I have shared her wonderful, well referenced pro-nuclear images all over …
Gerry Thomas and the UNSCEAR reports
The Rational View episode 43 discusses the public misperceptions of nuclear radiation health risks, as presented in the UNSCEAR reports on Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi.
Dr. Gerry Thomas is Profess…
A decade after Fukushima Dai-ichi with Philip Thomas
Professor Philip Thomas has extensive experience in the chemical and nuclear industries, with over 20 years experience at Imperial Chemical Industries and the UK Atomic Energy Authority where he mana…
The bright side of nuclear power with Chris Keefer
The Rational View episode 41 is an interview with Dr. Chris Keefer discussing the many benefits of nuclear power.
Chris Keefer is an emergency physician, medical simulation educator, nuclear energy …
The case for nuclear power
The Rational View episode 40 returns to focus on nuclear because it is timely. Progressive governments are considering large investments to address climate change. Taxpayer money and goodwill are goi…