Our National Parks In Jeopardy, Again.

Our National Parks In Jeopardy, Again.

Author: Don Murphy March 22, 2024 Duration: 35:07
Send us Fan Mail Park advocate, Audrey Peterman is back to discuss to continuing lack of adequate funding for America's national park and what can be done about it. With inadequate funding spawning low morale, the NPS is ranked as one of the least favorable places to work according to a report in National Parks Traveler. In this podcast we will discuss root causes and possible solutions. https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Don Murphy hosts Nature and Science Podcast, a series built on conversations with people for whom curiosity is a way of life. Rather than presenting dry lectures, each episode unfolds as a personal narrative, tracing the unique path that led a guest to their particular corner of the natural or scientific world. You might hear a theoretical physicist describe the moment a complex equation first felt beautiful, or a park ranger recount the specific, quiet morning that solidified their commitment to a wilderness area. The discussions are grounded in the human experience behind the disciplines, whether it's a conservation biologist explaining the emotional weight of tracking a species' recovery or an amateur astronomer sharing how mapping the stars became a lifelong solace. This approach makes the vast subjects of nature and science feel accessible and intimately connected to daily life. By focusing on these individual journeys, the podcast reveals how passion and profession intertwine, offering listeners not just information, but inspiration. It’s for anyone who has ever looked at a forest or a formula and wondered about the stories hidden within. Tune in to find a sense of connection through the shared wonder of exploration.
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The Progenitor Field - A Pre Big Bang SciFI Novel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Send us Fan Mail Host and Executive Producer of the podcast will discuss his latest science fiction novel, The Progenitor Field. The novel tells the story of the experiment to reunite the seventeen known fields of physic…
DC Golf Course Restoration Threatens Affordable Access [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Send us Fan Mail Michael Williams joins us to discuss the proposed restoration of the golf courses in DC including Langston Golf Course and East Potomac. We will explore the effects of the proposed restoration on future…
Sustainable Farming Brings Healthy Food To Your Table [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
Send us Fan Mail Sustainable Farming Brings Healthy Food To Your Table is what this podcast is all about. Shawn and Lindsay and their three children work to provide you with healthy food through practicing permaculture a…
One Ranger's Quest To Save His Beloved Desert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
Send us Fan Mail This is the story of how a young man fell in love with the beauty and mystery of the desert and translated that love into a career as ranger protecting that desert. Vic Maris began his career with Califo…
Two Time Loser To Revolution: The Birth of Ky’Orda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:23
Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone, I'm your host of Nature and Science Podcast, Don Murphy. In the episode I am interviewed by our producer, Anna Murphy to discuss, how my two time failure in chemistry ultimately led to th…
How A Love Science Helped Save Our National Parks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
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Duration: 52:54
Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about deep fakes. It is getting more difficult everyday to tell what is real and what is fake, especially on social media and even on TV networks. In this episode we will explore, the…