Adam Ruben's guest appearances

Adam Ruben

Sojourner Truth Radio

When Science Speaks

FIU Biology Seminar

From A Man's Point Of View

Hill Havurahdcast

Bill Clinton

Bernie Sanders

Pete Buttigieg

Gerald Horne

Larry Smith

Michael Thomas

William Barr

Eric Garner

Benjamin Netanyahu

Joseph Williams

Gary Hughes

Karen Umemoto

Bayard Rustin

Arundhati Roy

DALLAS GOLDTOOTH

OwlTail

This week's episode features biologist, author, and stand-up comedian Adam Ruben, Ph.D. We discuss issues related to science, comedy, and the importance of communication, including topics such as: - How Adam developed and uses both his scientific and communication skills - Whether he thinks all scientists should be able to clearly and crisply translate their work to general audiences without dumbing it down - As a scientist now working as a molecular biologist and previously during other chapters of Adam's academic and professional life, whether he was ever criticized or penalized for being such an active and exceptional communicator (Spoiler alert: "Yes"; and here's what happened) - How the field of science communication has changed since Adam first entered it more than 15 years ago - Why Adam decided to launch a stand-up comedy career/hobby - Adam's two books, “Pinball Wizards” and “Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School” - what led him to write each book, and their major themes for readers - The best advice Adam ever received about communicating science to non-scientists, and more... Resources mentioned in the episode  Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School  Pinball Wizards

This week's episode features biologist, author, and stand-up comedian Adam Ruben, Ph.D. We discuss issues related to science, comedy, and the importance of communication, including topics such as: - How Adam developed and uses both his scientific and communication skills - Whether he thinks all scientists should be able to clearly and crisply translate their work to general audiences without dumbing it down - As a scientist now working as a molecular biologist and previously during other chapters of Adam's academic and professional life, whether he was ever criticized or penalized for being such an active and exceptional communicator (Spoiler alert: "Yes"; and here's what happened) - How the field of science communication has changed since Adam first entered it more than 15 years ago - Why Adam decided to launch a stand-up comedy career/hobby - Adam's two books, “Pinball Wizards” and “Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School” - what led him to write each book, and their major themes for readers - The best advice Adam ever received about communicating science to non-scientists, and more... Resources mentioned in the episode <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Your-Stupid-Decision-School/dp/0307589447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HR76ATX7W29D&amp;keywords=Stupid%2C+Stupid+Decision+to+Go+To+Grad+School&amp;qid=1660912085&amp;sprefix=stupid%2C+stupid+decision+to+go+to+grad+school%2Caps%2C42&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pinball-Wizards-Jackpots-Drains-Silver-ebook/dp/B071HLG76B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L9T8XBLQN8ZH&amp;keywords=Pinball+Wizards&amp;qid=1660912131&amp;sprefix=pinball+wizards%2Caps%2C48&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pinball Wizards</a>

Science, Communication, and Stand-Up Comedy with Adam Ruben, Ph.D.

Today on Sojourner Truth:The controversial President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated in his home last night. His wife was injured and is hospitalized. A team of assassins, some of whom reportedly spoke English with a U.S. accent, as well as others who spoke Spanish, were reported to carry out the hit. One of the team were allegedly identified as U.S. DEA, which media is reporting was a ruse, a false claim. Our guest is Pierre Labossiere, co-founder of the Haiti Action Committee.Controversy continues to swirl around critical race theory. It is being used as an excuse to attack the teaching of the racist history of the United States. Joining us to discuss the terrible origins of the Fourth of July is Margaret Kimberly. Margaret is author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, which was published in 2020. She is editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report. Her work can also be seen on her Patreon site as well as twitter where her handle is @freedomrideblog.A national week of action for Child Tax Credits kicks off on July 8. Our guest is Adam Ruben, the Campaigns Director for the Economic Security Project. Adam has two decades of experience at the leading edge of online campaigning and fundraising, grassroots organizing, communications, and progressive political campaigns.Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: The controversial President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated in his home last night. His wife was injured and is hospitalized. A team of assassins, some of whom reportedly spoke English with a U.S. accent, as well as others who spoke Spanish, were reported to carry out the hit. One of the team were allegedly identified as U.S. DEA, which media is reporting was a ruse, a false claim. Our guest is Pierre Labossiere, co-founder of the Haiti Action Committee. Controversy continues to swirl around critical race theory. It is being used as an excuse to attack the teaching of the racist history of the United States. Joining us to discuss the terrible origins of the Fourth of July is Margaret Kimberly. Margaret is author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, which was published in 2020. She is editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report. Her work can also be seen on her Patreon site as well as twitter where her handle is @freedomrideblog. A national week of action for Child Tax Credits kicks off on July 8. Our guest is Adam Ruben, the Campaigns Director for the Economic Security Project. Adam has two decades of experience at the leading edge of online campaigning and fundraising, grassroots organizing, communications, and progressive political campaigns. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Adam Ruben On Child Tax Credit Week Of Action