The Blunt Report Podcast

The Blunt Report

The Blunt Report
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Richard Bunting - Rewilding
Richard Bunting works with Rewilding Britain and has over 30 years’ experience campaigning with NGOs such as Amnesty International, UNICEF, WHO, Trees for Life and the UN.
Aug 7, 2021
44 min
Total War: Destroying The American Buffalo
Episode 1 in the Wildlife Series. We discuss the story of the Buffalo in America and how these great herds known once as the "Thunder on the Plains" with a population numbering 30-60 million, were deliberately and rapidly destroyed as a tool in the war against the Native Americans, to a number of only around 300.
Jul 30, 2021
17 min
Franck Marchis - Exoplanets
Franck Marchis is a Planetary astronomer at the SETI Institute and the CSO at Unistellar.
May 16, 2021
46 min
Lewis Dartnell - Astrobiology
Lewis Dartnell is an Astrobiologist, Presenter and Author.
May 2, 2021
41 min
Other Worlds - Mars as the Abode of LIfe
Episode 1 in the Other Worlds Series. We investigate humanities obsessive relationship with Mars, and subsequently, the idea of the martian. This tale follows how Mars played a role in the world's religions, the planet's involvement in the development of astronomy, and finally, the unfortunate tale of Percival Lowell and his "Martian Canals".
Apr 27, 2021
13 min
Tom Wong - Quantum Computing
Tom is a Quantum Computing researcher and physicist, working at the intersection between physics and computer science.
Feb 20, 2021
46 min
George Musser - Quantum Entanglement
George Musser is a contributor to the Scientific American, an author and science communicator.
Feb 3, 2021
49 min
The Father of Quantum Mechanics - Niels Bohr: Escape from Copenhagen
Episode 1 in the Quantum Series. We follow the story of Niels Bohr, a Jewish born physicist and one of the Fathers of Quantum Mechanics, during the invasion of the Nazi’s to his home nation of Denmark. Bohr’s escape is an incredible tale, ending in his eventual involvement in the nuclear weapons program that arguably changed the face of humanity.
Jan 28, 2021
16 min
Meeta Singh - Sleep for Athletic Performance
Meeta Singh is a Physician who applies Sleep Science to enhance physical and mental performance, assisting athletes within the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB. www.meetasinghmd.com
Dec 4, 2020
41 min
David Cunnington - Specialist Sleep Physician
David Cunnington is a Specialist Sleep Physician, diagnosing and treating sleep disorders out of his clinic in Melbourne, as well as via his podcast, Sleep Hub. https://drdavidcunnington.com.au/
Nov 16, 2020
40 min
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