Science Versus: Highlights and Future Season Preview
July 17, 2018
·2m 12s
Welcome to Science Versus
Host Wendy Zuckerman introduces listeners to the Science Versus podcast, a show dedicated to pitting scientific facts against popular opinion and misconceptions. As the team prepares for their upcoming season, they offer a curated guide to some of their most impactful past episodes.
Key Investigative Highlights
- Gun Control Analysis: An exploration of whether the presence of firearms in society actually increases safety or potential for crime, challenging the "good guy with a gun" narrative.
- The Opioid Epidemic: A deep dive into the roots of the opioid crisis in America, examining the factors that led to drug abuse mortality rates surpassing those of the AIDS epidemic at its peak.
- The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners: A critical look at additives like Aspartame to determine if consumer assumptions about their health benefits hold up under scientific scrutiny.
"It feels like there's like a traitor in my stomach. And I thought it was my friend. The traitor's name is Aspartame."
Looking Ahead
Production is underway for a new season returning in the fall. Fans can expect more rigorous scientific questioning and unique experiments, with Wendy Zuckerman promising to push the boundaries of inquiry even further.
Topics
Science
Podcast
Evidence-based journalism
Health
Sociology