"Science in the Public Forum" Ira Flatow on Atheists Talk #89, October 24, 2010

Where is Science in the Public Forum Heading? It's time for a discussion!

Most know Ira Flatow as a science journalist, producer, and as the host of "Science Friday," broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) every Friday afternoon. But did you know about his Minnesota connection? He was the original host and writer for the Emmy award winning "Newton's Apple," which broadcast from the television studios at KTCA in St. Paul, Minnesota. Science communicators Greg Laden and Lynn Fellman will ask Ira about the major changes in delivering science news and the effectiveness of new media for science education. Science is changing our culture and Ira has insights on the value of communicating science through the humanities....

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I'd completely forgotten about Newton's Apple. I used to watch that show every week when I was a kid. I should see about getting all that science content for kids on DVD for when my little one is old enough.