Jody Cowan
National Productions Associate ProducerOne of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.
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On the latest 51%, we speak with biologist and wildlife photographer Kirsten Hines about her new book Wild Florida, documenting the state’s diverse population of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects.
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President Biden in October issued an executive order on artificial intelligence. We’ll unpack the order meant to mitigate the risks of the technology. And more!
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An invasive insect, the Emerald Ash Borer poses threats to America’s forests. A federally-supported study is using parasitoid wasps to control the arboreal pasts. And we’ll visit an environmental science professor in the field, as students collect trail cameras as part of a national study on mammal populations.
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We’ll join researchers collecting ticks during the fall peak of arachnid activity. And after a smoky summer, wildfire smoke detectors have been installed across New York state.
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This week, we’ll attend a demonstration of an experimental instrument – one that when installed can take up an entire concert stage. And a new music school gives more than just guitar and piano lessons.
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The home of Gilded Age writer Edith Wharton celebrates the supernatural. The largest donation ever made to one public university will support its efforts to improve literacy. And we’ll learn more about the New York Air National Guard’s mission to support research in Antarctica.
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National Geographic scientist-photographer Anand Varma captures images of beautiful secrets hiding in plain sight. We’ll speak with Varma about his book “Invisible Wonders: Photographs of the Hidden World.” And we’ll learn about a federally funded initiative that is researching urban forests.
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On this week’s 51%, we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Lucal about how women can reduce their risk of cervical cancer, and why we still know so little about ovarian cancer.
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On this episode of The Bet of Our Knowledge: College campuses are reimagining student housing.
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This weekend, viewers are in for a special treat when the moon moves in front of the sun, blocking sunlight and creating a fantastic “ring of fire” in the sky.