Thursdays with Trisha: Trump fires 23 members of National Science Board; Rise of socialism on Left

About this episode

Trisha Calvarese and Ryan discuss the political implications of the Trump administration's termination of members of the National Science Board and the importance of investing in science and technology.

In this episode of Thursdays with Trisha, Trisha Calvarese and Ryan explore the nexus of the worlds of science and politics. They discuss the recent termination of 23 members of the National Science Board by the Trump administration, sparking concerns about the impact on US science and tech. Tricia shares her thoughts on the potential motivations behind the move, including the possibility of cutting funding for the National Science Foundation. They also touch on the importance of investing in science and tech to stay competitive with China. The conversation is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of politics and science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan

Guest: Trisha Calvarese

Topics covered

• science
• politics
• National Science Board
• Trump administration
• funding
• technology
• socialism

Keywords

• Trump
• National Science Board
• science funding
• politics
• technology
• socialism
• China

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Science Board, Trump administration, National Science Foundation

Places: US, China

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