Best Global Canopy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 70: Multi-scale assessment of wildfire use on carbon stocks in the Sierra Nevada, CA 11:16

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Kristin Nesbit, Scott Stephens, and Zachary Steel about how greater use of managed wildfires impact carbon stocks. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00389-w…

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192: An Interview With Catherine Miller, PharmD, of Intellia Therapeutics on an Experimental Gene Editing Therapy for HAE 13:25

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Catherine Miller, PharmD, global medical affairs lead for hereditary angioedema (HAE) at Intellia Therapeutics, on an experimental gene editing therapy known as lonvo-Z.By Rare Care Podcast

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DOGE, Millenial Donors and The (Potential) End of the NGO Era with Michael Cerna 46:46

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This year has seen a tremendous amount of change for Christian NGOs doing transformational development throughout the world. In many ways, we are entering a new era of global mission and international development. To talk about some of those changes and to help us keep a pulse on what God is up to, we’re joined by Michael Cerna who serves as the CE…

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Episode 113: Discovering Nature's Medicinal Wonder 53:02

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Jerry Ouellette shares his journey from skepticism to obsession with Chaga, a rare medicinal mushroom found on birch trees that has transformed countless lives with its healing properties. After witnessing remarkable health improvements in friends battling serious conditions like cancer and diabetes, Jerry dedicated himself to researching, harvesti…

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191: An Interview With Dr. Shoshana Revel-Vilk, Director of the Gaucher Unit at Israel's Shaare Zedek Medical Center 16:13

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Shoshana Revel-Vilk, MD, director of the Gaucher unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 112: Solar Solutions for Remote Living 1:17:55

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What does it really take to break free from the grid and power your life with solar energy? In this illuminating episode, we're joined by Chris, the founder of Xolar, who walks us through the fascinating world of solar power systems with clarity that cuts through the technical fog. The conversation moves beyond the obvious panels to explore the ent…

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Episode 69: Assessing fuel treatments and burn severity using global and local analyses 8:57

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Astrid Sanna, Alina Cansler, and Craig Bienz about evaluating fuel treatments and fire suppression operations through the 2021 Bootleg Fire of South-Central Oregon. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00…

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190: An Interview With Nikki McIntosh, Founder of Rare Mamas and SMA Patient Advocate 11:26

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Nikki McIntoch, mother of a boy with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and founder of the advocacy group Rare Mamas.By Rare Care Podcast

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God's Movement Among the Iranian Church with Lana Silk 1:02:32

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There is no place on Earth that God is not working. Even in authoritarian regimes that make following Christ illegal, He still moves. Iran is one of those countries. While we hear about Iran pretty regularly in the news, we don't typically hear about what God is doing through His Spirit and in His Church there. Today we're joined by the CEO of Tran…

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Episode 111: Off-Grid Living and Log Cabin Repairs: A Summer Update 30:13

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Jerry Ouellette shares updates from his off-grid cottage work and growing frustrations with corporate veterinary clinics that are changing policies and raising prices. • Dealing with a total fire ban at the cottage while needing to clear brush and fallen trees • Completed major structural work replacing a 22-foot section of 8x8 beam using pony wall…

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Episode 68: Representing 3-dimensional fuels for physics-based fire behavior models: a general framework and case study in a type-converted post-fire shrubfield 9:38

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Niko Tutland and Andreas Wion about building 3D fuel bed models for next generation fire models. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00383-2By Interview with Niko Tutland and Andreas Wion

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189: An Interview With Dr. Jennifer Brown, Director of the CLL Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 13:28

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Jennifer Brown, MD, PhD, director of the CLL Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and winner of the 2025 Michael J. Keating Outstanding Achievement Award.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 110: A Master Gardener's Guide to Fall Preparation 53:23

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Digging deep into the soil of gardening wisdom, this episode unearths precious insights from Master Gardener Bev DeLenardo that will transform how you approach your garden. With over 26 years of experience selling at farmers markets and a wealth of horticultural knowledge, Bev shares secrets that both novice and experienced gardeners will treasure.…

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Episode 67: Synergistic effects on fire hazard from combined linear fuel breaks and mosaic fuel treatments 9:44

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Bruno Aparício and José Pereira about how we can combine linear fuel break networks with fuel treatment mosaics to have a synergistic effect on reducing wildfire. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-0038…

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188: An Interview With Michio Hirano, MD, a Global Expert on Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency 8:48

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews neurologist Michio Hirano, MD, of Columbia University in New York about an investigative therapy that shows promise in treating thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), an ultrarare disease.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 109: Update with Garett 28:16

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A torrential downpour transforms into a months-long nightmare when Garrett's Calgary townhouse floods during roof repairs, leaving him battling property managers, mold remediation, and "livable" conditions in a half-wrecked home. But this construction worker's story runs deeper than personal housing woes – it offers a fascinating window into Albert…

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Care Reform in an Urbanizing Africa with Chantry Mweemba 48:50

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Families are the center piece of how God created societies to flourish, yet there are so many things that can tear down this fundamental part of God's design. We know that orphanages are spread out throughout the world and we know that those children should be allowed to grow up in families. In today's episode, we have Chantry Mweemba of Alliance f…

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Episode 66: Drone-based, multispectral photogrammetric point clouds to classify fire severity at differing canopy height strata 9:14

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Jonathan Batchelor about exploring how drone-based photogrammetrictry could provide a more complete picture of fire impacts on the forest floor. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00375-2…

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187: An Interview With Dr. Pradeep P.A. Mammen on Females With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 12:47

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews cardiologist Pradeep P.A. Mammen, MD, of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, on the growing awareness of girls affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.By Rare Care Podcast

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The Messy Middle of Monitoring and Evaluation 44:27

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One of our great passions behind the show is equipping practitioners globally to serve the poor and develop communities. Today's episode is all about that. We've invited our friend Jeremy Macias back onto the show to share with us about the "messy middle" of monitoring and evaluation and the critical role that it plays in community interventions. J…

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Episode 108: Brewing Knowledge - The Global Tea Journey 43:58

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Step into the aromatic world of tea with John Snell, a 42-year veteran of the global tea industry whose journey spans from apprentice at UK's Lions Tettley Tea Company to international consultant. What began as an accidental career choice to avoid desk work evolved into a profound passion for tea "from bush to cup," fueled by witnessing firsthand h…

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Episode 65: Topographic conditions dominate tree species recovery over 15 years post-fire in a temperate Pinus sylvestris forest 6:05

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Jan Holik about detecting our expectations about how trees regenerate after different kinds of disturbances. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00374-3By Interview with Jan Holik

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Episode 107: A Journey Through 100 Episodes 53:30

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Host Jerry Ouellette welcomes Angelo Viola, founder of the Outdoor Journal Radio Network, to mark the 100 episode achievement while giving listeners unprecedented access to the world of outdoor media. The conversation begins with Jerry's practical outdoor wisdom—using coffee grounds to repel garden-raiding skunks—before diving into the remarkable j…

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186: An Interview With Kfir Oved, CEO of Canopy Biotech, Which is Pursuing Novel Treatments in MG 15:35

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Kfir Oved about the latest Israeli research on myasthenia gravis.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 64: Bucking the suppression status quo: incentives to shift the wildfire management paradigm around natural ignitions 7:40

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Scott Franz about using natural ignitions to accomplish objectives like fuels reduction. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00379-yBy Interview with Scott Franz

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185: An Interview With Ileen Colin del Río, President of Duchenne Mexico 16:09

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Ileen Colin del Río, the mother of a boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and president of the Cancún-based nonprofit group Duchenne Mexico.By Rare Care Podcast

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Understanding the History Behind Gaza with Dr. Ben Norquist 1:07:26

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There is no more salient, no more pressing global event right now for the Church to engage than what is happening currently in Gaza. Gaza presents not just a lightning rod for conversation (or controversy), but also serves as a moral compass for all humankind. The global Church is wrestling with questions like, "is Israel justified in their offensi…

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Episode 106: Exploring the Fascinating World of Butterflies at Cambridge Conservatory 1:00:14

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Step into a lush tropical paradise nestled in the heart of southern Ontario as we explore the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory with naturalist Andalyne Tofflemire. This episode takes you behind the scenes of one of Canada's largest butterfly facilities where thousands of exotic butterflies flutter freely among visitors in a meticulously maintained …

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Episode 63: Being there: effectiveness of a 360-degree virtual tour for increasing understanding of forest treatments for fire hazard reduction in California, USA 7:20

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Alan Taylor and Eric Knapp about 360-degree photography can help people immersively explore areas previous to fire exclusion. Virtual Reality tour of the ‘Variable Density Thinning’ study on the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest https://chorophronesis.geog.psu.ed…

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184: An Interview With Aspiring DJ Yuva Gambhir 13:40

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Yuva Gambhir, 22, who doesn't let Duchenne muscular dystrophy get in the way of his aspiring career as a DJ.By Rare Care Podcast

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A Year of Discovering the World as a Family with Ashley Campbell 51:17

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The podcast is back from our summer break, but we're still in vacation travel mode! We're joined by author and photographer Ashley Campbell who is on the show to share about her new book "I've Never Been Here Before" and what it looks like to lead a big family on a big adventure around the world. From Morocco and Albania to the Philippines and Colo…

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Episode 105: Wild Parsnip Danger: Nature's Hidden Burn 1:02:35

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The hidden dangers lurking along our favorite trails aren't always what you'd expect. In this eye-opening episode, Jerry welcomes Monica from the Invasive Species Centre to shed light on two particularly hazardous plants gaining ground across North America: wild parsnip and giant hogweed. These invasive species might look innocuous—one with yellow …

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Episode 62: Realignment of federal environmental policies to recognize fire’s role 10:05

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183: An Interview With Dr. Richard Nowak, Director of the Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic 13:38

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Richard Nowak, MD, director of the Myasthenia Gravis Clinic at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 104: Getting Women In The Outdoors w Brittani and Garrett 50:55

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When was the last time you truly disconnected? In a world where screens dominate and demands never cease, finding authentic connection with yourself and the natural world grows increasingly difficult. This episode explores how glamping—that perfect blend of glamour and camping—has emerged as a powerful gateway for women and beginners to discover th…

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Episode 61: Soil temperature and moisture near downed trees and log barriers 5 years after a wildfire 6:00

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Flavio Taccaliti and Emanuele Lingua about forest regeneration after wildfire surrounding downed logs. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00365-4By Interview with Flavio Taccaliti and Emanuele Lingua

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182: An Interview With Robert Steen of Norway on the Award-Winning Movie 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' 13:00

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Robert Steen of Oslo, Norway. Steen and his wife, Trude, are the parents of Mats Steen, who died of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in 2014. An award-winning documentary, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, is based on their son's story.…

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Episode 103: Rebar, Beams, and Building a Sustainable Future 50:10

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Ever wondered what it takes to build the foundation for our clean energy future? This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of industrial construction with a personal twist as Jerry welcomes his son Garrett home from Alberta for a father-son catchup that reveals surprising insights into tomorrow's energy infrastructure. Garrett, a red seal …

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181: An Interview With Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Toronto, on MG Treatment 13:19

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD PhD, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Toronto, about how myasthenia gravis is treated throughout the Western Hemisphere.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 102: The Magic of Birding 1:14:50

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The ordinary act of looking up transforms into an extraordinary journey through Doug McRae's eyes. A lifelong birder whose fascination began with a childhood case of stuffed birds, Doug takes us deep into the enchanting world of avian observation that connects people to nature in profound ways. Through our conversation, Doug reveals the essential t…

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Episode 60: Inside AFE: Fire Ecology Journal Committee 9:43

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Sharon Hood about AFE’s Fire Ecology Journal Committee.By Interview with Sharon Hood

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180: An Interview With Dr. Angela Vincent, Winner of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America's First Lifetime Achievement Award 13:24

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews British scientist Angela Vincent, winner of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.By Rare Care Podcast

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Episode 101: The Northumberland Land Trust 1:01:55

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Doug McRae, board member with the Northumberland Land Trust, shares his passion for protecting natural spaces in an era of rapid development. The Northumberland Land Trust has preserved over 2,200 acres across 19 properties through land donations and strategic acquisitions, with more conservation areas in the pipeline. Visit nltrust.ca to learn mor…

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Episode 59: Vegetation–fuel–fire feedbacks in patches of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) regeneration 13:12

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with George Jensen, Benjamin Knapp, and Jeffery Cannon about how understanding structural complexity enhances understanding of the ecology and restoration of fire-maintained ecosystems. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

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Episode 58: Temporal and spatial pattern analysis of escaped prescribed fires in California from 1991 to 2020 10:33

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Shu Li and Robert York about this systematic, long-term analysis of escaped prescribed burns in California. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-024-00342-3By Interview with Shu Li and Robert York

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179: An Interview With Dr. Daniel Grant, VP and Global Program Head at Novartis 13:13

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Daniel Grant, MD, vice president and global program head of neuroscience and gene therapy at Swiss pharma giant Novartis, on emerging therapies for SMA.By Rare Care Podcast

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Summer Break, Updates and Honoring Our Founder Phil Darke 43:40

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It has been four years since Phil invited Brandon to take over the podcast and the conversations since then (and all the way back to Phil's founding of the podcast in 2016) have been rich, uplifting and led to the equipping of people throughout the world to care for the vulnerable. In this mid-year episode, we're preparing to take a month off from …

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Episode 100: Environmental Stewardship Meets Provincial Politics 43:09

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From protecting vast green spaces to building the Ontario of tomorrow, Environmental Minister Todd McCarthy takes us deep into the world of environmental governance in Canada's most populous province. Stepping into the role of Ontario's Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks means balancing competing priorities while safeguarding the natur…

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Episode 57: Wildfire management decisions outweigh mechanical treatment as the keystone to forest landscape adaptation 8:11

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Tucker Furniss and Zhuoran Duan about using LANDIS-II to simulate the interactive effects of future climate and land management thinning, prescribed burning, and wildfire regimes. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.118…

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178: An Interview With Ashley Stanley-Copeland, MD, of Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas 14:47

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Ashley Stanley-Copeland, MD, of Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, on therapeutic options available to patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).By Rare Care Podcast