Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Updated: 27 Aug 2025 • 1153 episodes
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Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.

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Global scale problems continue to require innovative solutions. How can deep technology address the biggest problems in the world? On this episode, Pablos Holman discussed his book, Deep Future.

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What are the philosophical and ethical implications of omnivorous diets? Are the potential solutions readily obtainable? On this episode, Dr. Jon Sanbonmatsu discussed his book, The Omnivore Deception.

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Modern physics would not be the same today if it were not for the work of Albert Einstein. How did his miraculous year in 1905 contribute to this development? On this episode, we revisit an interview with Dr. John Stachel discussing Einstein and his Remarkable Year.

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Understanding the issues surrounding immigration is often replete with common misunderstandings. On this episode, Dr. Ernesto Castaneda discussed his book, Immigration Realities, Challenging Common Misperceptions.

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Evolutionary biology has had a contentious legal history in the public sphere since the landmark trial, Scopes versus Tennessee. On this episode, Dr. Harold Gouzoules discussed his book, The Hundred Years Trial.

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Scientific writing is essential for communicating new advances and discoveries, but it often lacks clarity and readability. How can scientific writing be improved? On this episode, Prof. Anne Greene discussed her book, Writing Science in Plain Language.

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