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The Scientista Podcast spotlights women (and allies!) reshaping business, politics, and culture. Hosted by behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina, this show brings you candid conversations with changemakers and thought leaders from around the world. Subscribe for behind-the-scenes stories of how some of today’s most inspiring leaders have faced challenges, made tough calls, and turned vision into real-world impact.

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    New York Is More Than a Concrete Jungle

    In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina speak with ecologist Marielle Anzelone and urban forester Georgia Silvera Seamans about the overlooked biodiversity of New York City. As leaders of the New York City Biodiversity Task Force and co-authors of Oaks, Our City and Us, they discuss how native plants, wildlife, and neighborhood green spaces support both urban ecosystems and mental health. From monarch butterflies to piping plovers, this conversation reframes New York as more than a concrete jungle — highlighting the essential role of local nature in everyday city life. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    23 мин.

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    Thinking Like a Climate Scientist in a Risky World — with Sarah Kapnick

    Sarah Kapnick is the Head of Global Climate Advisory at J.P. Morgan—and before that, she spent more than a decade as a climate scientist in government, including serving as Chief Scientist at NOAA. In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina talk with Sarah about what it means to translate climate science into real-world decision-making. Drawing on her experience across government and the private sector, Sarah explains how institutions think about climate risk, why uncertainty doesn’t stop action in financial markets, and how signals like insurance costs, infrastructure stress, and food systems are already reflecting climate impacts. The conversation spans climate risk in everyday life, housing and insurance, agriculture and soil health, extreme weather, and how long-term risks begin to shape near-term choices. It’s a grounded look at how climate knowledge moves—or fails to move—into systems that shape our future. A practical, clear-eyed discussion about risk, uncertainty, and why paying attention now matters. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    42 мин.

  3. 27 ЯНВ.

    1.6 Million Moms vs. Pollution

    What happens when 1.6 million moms decide clean air is non-negotiable? In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we speak with Dominique Browning, founder of Moms Clean Air Force, about building one of the most powerful parent-led environmental movements in the country. From fighting methane pollution and plastic burning to defending the Clean Air Act, Dominique explains why protecting children’s health should be Mompartisan — beyond politics. We talk about how moms have become some of the most effective climate and public health advocates, why local action matters, what recent wins in states like New Mexico reveal about what’s possible, and how parents can get involved right now. This conversation is about clean air, kids’ health, and the growing power of parents who refuse to stay silent. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    44 мин.

  4. 21 ЯНВ.

    A Greenland Law Few Are Talking About — with Jennifer Granholm & Karen Skelton

    In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we’re joined by former Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and her senior advisor Karen Skelton for a wide-ranging conversation on energy, national security, and how policy actually gets made. We spend time on a lesser-known detail shaping the Greenland conversation: a 2021 law that restricts mining of ore linked to uranium, effectively limiting access to many critical minerals. Granholm shares insight into how this legal context may help explain recent political interest in Greenland—an angle largely missing from mainstream coverage. The conversation also explores clean energy affordability, utility regulation, global supply chains, and the importance of strong teams behind major policy decisions. Granholm and Skelton offer a candid look at what’s lost when complex energy and security debates get reduced to headlines—and why paying attention to the details matters. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    45 мин.

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    Why Fear Doesn’t Move People on Climate

    Fear has dominated the way we talk about climate change for decades. But fear doesn’t motivate most people to act—it overwhelms them. In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina are joined by Anne-Therese Gennari, known as the Climate Optimist, for a conversation about why fear-based climate messaging fails—and what works instead. Drawing on behavioral science and lived experience, we talk about how motherhood reshapes the way people think about risk, responsibility, and the future, and why mothers can be powerful drivers of climate action in their own communities. The episode explores climate communication through a human lens: how people make decisions under uncertainty, why proximity matters more than abstraction, and what changes when climate action starts close to home. This conversation is about communicating climate in ways that reflect how people actually think—and act. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    35 мин.

  6. 5 ЯНВ.

    Scientista: Highlights from 2025

    Scientista: Highlights from 2025 brings together moments from conversations across the year with leaders, decision-makers, and cultural figures shaping what happens next. Hosted by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina, the Scientista Podcast explores how people navigate power, responsibility, and judgment in complex systems — from policy and climate to culture and economics. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    2 мин.

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    A Year of Building Scientista

    In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, hosts Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina reflect on their journey with Scientista, discussing their vision for empowering women in science and the importance of community support. They share personal stories, insights from their favorite guests, and outline future initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and leadership among women in STEM fields. The conversation emphasizes the need for allies and the significance of building a supportive network for women facing challenges in their careers. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    24 мин.

  8. 19.12.2025

    Abigail Disney on Why We Don’t Need Billionaires

    Do we actually need billionaires? On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty speaks with Abigail Disney about extreme wealth, hoarding, and the cultural narratives that allow inequality to persist. Abigail has been outspoken for years about the harm caused by concentrated wealth, and in this conversation she explains why accumulation at the highest levels stops serving human needs and starts distorting systems meant to support society. They discuss how extreme wealth is often shielded from scrutiny, why philanthropy doesn’t resolve the underlying problem, and how stories about success and merit have been used to normalize levels of inequality that would once have been unthinkable. Thank you for listening! Learn more about Scientista here: www.scientista.world

    42 мин.
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The Scientista Podcast spotlights women (and allies!) reshaping business, politics, and culture. Hosted by behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina, this show brings you candid conversations with changemakers and thought leaders from around the world. Subscribe for behind-the-scenes stories of how some of today’s most inspiring leaders have faced challenges, made tough calls, and turned vision into real-world impact.

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    Scientista
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
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    50
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