The episodes where we speak with scientists vs book authors or lawyers are defiantly better.

Any podcast recommended by Science Friday is going to be good, but having Jess Phoenix as host has made it outstanding!

Que interesante que estén presentando entrevistas en español, que la población latina pueda entender y buscar la forma de aportar con ideas y soluciones a la problemática climática en general. Esperemos que se extiendan las entrevistas a presentaciones en general sobre esta temática tan controvertida pero necesaria para la sobrevivencia de nuestro planeta.

Good

I tried it out with 4 shows; so disappointing. Good production quality, topics and likable speakers. Why the constant injection of politics? This makes it just one of a hundred NPR podcasts. It amazes me that people who claim they love science, abandon the principles of objectivity and completeness because their side has to win.

As a longtime UCS member, I was excited when the “Got Science?” podcast first came out a few years ago. Unfortunately, things were pretty shaky back then and the was hardly worth a listen. The interviews were stiff, robotic, and amateurish. I decided to stick it out, however, and keep listening. Things began to change when Colleen MacDonald was brought in as podcast host. Her more natural, genuine, and spontaneous style elevated the show’s appeal. Better, more articulate guests began to appear, and Colleen was good at asking the kinds of questions any concerned citizen would want to ask. The choice of topics has been solid and the show has finally hit its stride. Nowadays, I look forward to each bi-weekly episode. Brian Middleton’s theme music is cool, especially that thumping bass guitar. The occasional episodes in Spanish are a welcome feature as I enjoy a chance to work on my Español. Keep up the good work UCS!

Great podcast: Straightforward, spot on with the facts, and interesting. Who says you can’t have it all?

It’s amazing to me how somebody who apparently is as smart as Dr. Elena Krieger has so little self awareness of what she sounds like. It’s like listening to the Kardashians. Does she actually think she sounds cool or smarter.Sounds more like a teenager valley girl than an accomplished scientist. I had to stop listening even though what she was saying was important. Those who know her or have her on their show should do her a favor and play recording back to her so she can hear what she and the Kardashians sound like.

Love this podcast. Episodes aren’t massively long, they hit important and interesting topics in the world of science, and it’s all provided in a factual context that is refreshing to see these days. Great job UCS!

I nonchalantly played the episode on carbon emisions and rice over winter break and was blown away at the clear issues Dr. Liska experienced at the USDA. Now I’m reading his research and studying this further for my lit review! As a future Registered Dietitian, this episode concerned me, since RD’s are supposed to lean heavily on USDA data. Thank you, UCS, for bringing light to such topics! P.S. Dr. Liska is speaking at my university in a few months! So excited.

I love the detailed, well organized, informative sessions with unique perspectives on things that formed and continue to mold our lives and world around us.

Science is constantly behind enemy lines and under attack. This podcast is another great soldier in the fight against political ignorance!!

Great science, great people, great intentions. Thank you.

I am truly grateful to everyone at UCS for their critical work in standing up to the administration’s efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act and environmental protections. This podcast is great for informing us about scientists’ key role in the United States’ efforts to slow and stop the global climate emergency.

I love this podcast, it has an upbeat format and great information and insights about a broad array of science.

I love this podcast! Since I’m not a scientist myself I’m so grateful there are smart folks out there doing amazing work everyday. This podcast makes me optimistic about the future knowing there are people fighting for facts and a better future for us all. Thanks got science!!

Great podcast! Even if the topic doesn’t sound all that into, it always proves fascinating.

This is a poor representation of science and scientists. I am in favor of a scientifically guided public policy, but you won’t find it here. How do you know you are listening to a discussion about science? There are discussions of evidence, implications, and potential alternative causes for observations. How do you know you are listening to a discussion about activism? Discussions are one-sided, alternative viewpoints are countered with disparaging remarks about their proponents’ motives, and you hear more political jargon than science jargon.

Consistently interesting and informative, the podcast is often realistically optimistic and is always accessible. They cover a lot of things with more depth than you’d expect in a “short” podcast.

Is GREAT I tried to give it five stars !!!!!

As a citizen scientist I sincerely appreciate your efforts to deliver reliable verifiable facts and pertinent information regarding important issues. Your podcast keeps me informed on topics of interest and helps redirect my awareness away from the distractions of the moment. I try keep informed and to share knowledge of value to my circle of influence. The GotScience podcast is high quality fuel. I apologize for missing your survey. I tried to find the link at your website but did not see it.

I especially enjoyed the 50th Anniversary about the Union of concerned Scientists. Great show. You’re always concise. As you say, science has always been political, but it must be scientifically based.

Well researched science show. It’s only agenda is presenting facts. Love this show!!

I wanted to like this show but it’s just not coming from an objective viewpoint. I guess I expected less of an agenda from the scientific community.

Hard to enjoy a science podcast with so much politics.

I love the podcast and I understand the political tone to it because it really is important but I’d like to hear some non Trumpocalypse science once in a while.

Excellnt interviews on important subjects Hear from actual scientists. We hear much too much from politicians and economists.

For fighting ignorance, greed, duplicity, un-earned self-importance, and treason. They say “can’t fix stupid”, but you CAN dedicate your efforts to ameliorating the damage. Nice work, please keep it up, it’s now critical.

Fantastic podcast, very informative. I look forward to listening to more upcoming epIsodes!

This is a wonderful podcast that anyone can enjoy. You don't have to be a scientist, any & all curious humans will enjoy Got Science

A concise, useful, right-on-point set up conversations about the state of science today. These include useful strategies for scientists and the rest of us, and fascinating insider views about the most pressing science issues of our day. Bravo, UCS!