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Today is a solo episode with your host, Alex Chansky! I talk about why I do this show — in addition to some personal reasons, this channel is a great opportunity to make scientific research more accessible and understandable to the public!

This is especially important in recent months as research funding cuts are proposed and our country’s top research institutions are cutting people & projects. So why is science funding important? Listen to find out more!

00:00 Why I do this show

01:20 Why Public Understanding of Science matters

05:36 Current Funding Threats

08:51 Long-term Funding cut impacts

15:30 Ask Some Questions

Music: 368 by Dyalla