Nature Podcast REBROADCAST: Politics of the life scientific
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Nov 2, 2024 
Shobita Parthasarathy, a researcher in science and policy, and Mayana Zatz, a geneticist from São Paulo, delve into the intricate dance between politics and scientific research. They discuss how political decisions directly impact funding for research, revealing alarming threats to science in Brazil. The conversation also covers the chilling effects of policies like the Dickey Amendment on gun violence studies. Together, they highlight systemic inequities within the scientific community, stressing the importance of diverse perspectives in fostering objective inquiry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Politics of Science Funding
01:37 • 11min
The Impact of the Dickey Amendment on Gun Violence Research
12:56 • 5min
The Intersection of Science and Political Agendas
18:11 • 2min
Inequities in Scientific Leadership
19:59 • 4min
Understanding Systemic Influences in Scientific Decision-Making
23:59 • 2min