Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Updated: 19 Nov 2025 • 1165 episodes
www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ebchess

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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Navigating the medical system can be daunting when dealing with an illness. What lessons can we learn from a broader perspective? On this episode, Jonathan Gleason discussed his book, Field Guide to Falling Ill.

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The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative was set up to study the causes and impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill. What were the outcomes of this initiative? On this episode, Justin Shapiro discussed the history of the initiative.

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Hormones are important regulators of our health, but often receive less attention than other major systems in the body. On this episode, Dr. Nayan Patel discussed hormone health.

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The earth is influenced by the environment of the solar system, yet these factors have not been fully appreciated. On this episode, Dr. Dagomar Degroot discussed his book, Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean.

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Neurotechnological advances are occurring at a rapid pace. How can we address the ethical implications of these emerging methods? On this episode, Dr. Sean Pauzauskie discussed his book, Stage of Fools.

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Rural areas are often underserved by medical doctors, which has led to the influx of doctors from abroad. How has this transformed the landscape in these areas for the doctors and patients? On this episode, Dr. Eram Alam discussed her book, The Care of Foreigners.

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