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Hosted by Rachel Melinek · society · EN-GB
This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these. The podcast is a mix of science and social science and other elements which impact on well-being.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these. The podcast is a mix of science and social science and other elements which impact on well-being.
The science intersection is hosted by Rachel Melinek. The show has published 81 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Climate Security, Part 2: Floods, Water and Trust in Government" (16 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Climate Security, Part 1: From Extreme Weather to Everyday Lives" (2 October 2026, 41 minutes), and "From Climate Anxiety to Joyful Resistance, with Nicole J. Levin" (18 September 2026, 24 minutes).
The science intersection publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 81 episodes.
Booking probability for The science intersection is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The science intersection requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The science intersection's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The science intersection are Scientific Research & Development and Business & Management Consulting. The science intersection has a society audience.
Rachel Melinek hosts The science intersection, a society podcast with 81 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail What happens when an extreme weather event becomes a political crisis? In part two of my conversation with Adrian, we explore how disasters can deepen existing tensions—and how preparation and...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail How can a flood or heatwave ripple through people’s livelihoods, health and security and how do we prepare for what comes next? In part one, Adrian, founder and CEO of Organizational Insight Consulting...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail When Nicole J. Levin received a message about a frightening climate report while working 70-hour weeks in a television writers’ room, she froze. Her growing climate anxiety eventually led her away from...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Science Intersection , Rachel speaks with author, educator and advocate Sheryl Hauk about her memoir, Piece by Piece . Sheryl discusses surviving childhood sexual abuse, the...
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Send us Fan Mail Dr Tine Munk of Nottingham Trent University joins me to explore how memes have become part of the way people encounter politics — from Ukraine’s use of humour and visual storytelling during the war to...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail What would the economy look like if it was designed around wellbeing, fairness and the planet rather than endless growth and profit? In this episode of The Science Intersection , Rachel speaks with Guy...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak with Liana, author of Men Ignored , specialist in domestic abuse and former Metropolitan Police officer. We discuss male victims of domestic abuse, why their experiences are...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Science Intersection , I speak with David Shukman, former BBC science editor and author of The Response , about what climate change means for everyday life and how people...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of my conversation with Professor Michael Sanders and Julia Ellingwood, we look at what evidence can show us that good intentions, professional experience and common sense might miss. We...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Science Intersection , I’m joined by Professor Michael Sanders and Julia Ellingwood for a conversation about evidence-based policy — what it means, why it matters, and why good...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to ask, “Where is the evidence?” In this episode of The Science Intersection , I’m joined by Helen Pearson, award-winning science journalist, editor at Nature , and author of...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail In part two of my conversation with Robert Mahoney, founder of TVP Solutions, we look at what violence prevention can mean in practice. Robert explains why top-down intervention can sometimes backfire...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail What if violence prevention is not only about responding to danger, but about noticing struggle earlier? In this first part of my conversation with Robert Mahoney, founder of TVTP Solutions, we talk...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Science Intersection , I speak with Daniel Hodges, founder of Pieces of Me , an organisation working to eliminate stigma around disability, physical difference and chronic...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Science Intersection , I speak with Ian Fillingham, who helped found Rhythms of Resistance and was involved with Reclaim the Streets . We discuss the origins of Rhythms of...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak with Phil Wiles and Matteo Menapace about how games can be used in science communication, education and public engagement. We discuss how tabletop games can help people...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan from Social Shortcuts to talk about what actually helps people build better social lives. We discuss why so many people feel isolated even when they live in busy...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Emma Wills Taube , who has been living with long Covid since 2022 and went on to set up Long Covid Solidarity , a peer support project connecting people affected by the...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Julia , founder of VirWave , to talk about “emotional regulation technology” and how wellbeing tools can feel more accessible when they’re designed for different...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail With thanks to Michael Dodd this episode’s guest. This week is a short interlude episode due to a scheduling change: something practical and a bit different. Next week we’ll be back with our usual...
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Professor of Public Policy, What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care
PhD, biomedical journalist at Nature, Trailblazers
executive director, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Organization
cancer scientist, nonprofit founder, Black health equity advocate, STEM mentor, STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation
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