Special Episode: Why is a Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Hosting a Science Podcast?
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In this special episode, I talk about:
– Why I started the podcast almost 4 years ago
– The similarities between scientists and public policy professionals
– How a Western Union telegram sparked my interest in public policy
– The qualities scientists often possess – due to their work – that are transferable to a successful career in policymaking
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