We are made of star stuff — the life, vision and cosmic wonder of Carl Sagan.
Latest episodes
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Stardust and Dreams: The Enduring Sagan Message
Join Dr. Sarah Quinn as she explores Carl Sagan's most profound and enduring message: that we are made of star stuff. This episode examines how Sagan's poetic approach to stellar n…
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Legacy of Wonder: Sagan's Influence on Modern Science
In this episode of Carl Sagan, host Dr. Sarah Quinn explores the profound and lasting influence of Carl Sagan on modern science and scientific communication. From his revolutionary…
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The Dragon in My Garage: Teaching Critical Thought
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Sarah Quinn explores Carl Sagan's famous 'dragon in my garage' thought experiment, a powerful tool for understanding critical thinking and th…
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Skeptical Thinking: Sagan's War on Pseudoscience
In this episode of Carl Sagan, Dr. Sarah Quinn explores Carl Sagan's lifelong commitment to combating pseudoscience through critical thinking and scientific skepticism. We examine…
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The Greenhouse Effect on Venus: Climate Pioneer
Join Dr. Sarah Quinn as she explores Carl Sagan's groundbreaking research on Venus's extreme greenhouse effect, a discovery that revolutionized our understanding of planetary clima…
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Nuclear Winter: Sagan's Warning to the World
In this compelling episode of Carl Sagan, host Dr. Sarah Quinn explores one of the renowned scientist's most impactful contributions to global security: his groundbreaking research…
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The Search for E.T.: SETI and Beyond
Join Dr Sarah Quinn as she explores humanity's scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence, inspired by Carl Sagan's passionate advocacy for SETI research. This episode exa…
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Contact: When Carl Sagan's Science Fiction Became Science
Explore Carl Sagan's groundbreaking novel Contact and its profound impact on both science fiction and real scientific research. Dr. Sarah Quinn examines how Sagan's background in a…
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The Pale Blue Dot: Our Cosmic Perspective
Explore Carl Sagan's profound reflection on the famous 'Pale Blue Dot' photograph captured by Voyager 1 in 1990. Dr. Sarah Quinn examines how this iconic image of Earth from nearly…
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Cosmos: Bringing the Universe to Everyone
Join Dr. Sarah Quinn as she explores Carl Sagan's revolutionary work Cosmos and its transformative impact on science communication. This episode examines how Sagan's 1980 book and…
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The Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Cosmos
Join Dr Sarah Quinn as she explores the remarkable story behind the Voyager Golden Record, humanity's most ambitious message to the cosmos. Launched in 1977 aboard the Voyager spac…
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From Brooklyn to the Stars: Sagan's Early Years
Explore the fascinating early years of Carl Sagan, from his birth in Brooklyn in 1934 to his entry into the University of Chicago. This episode examines how a curious child from Be…
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The Making of a Cosmic Messenger
Join Dr Sarah Quinn as she explores the remarkable transformation of Carl Sagan from a curious Brooklyn boy into one of history's most influential science communicators. This episo…