Brian R. Stokes

Brian R. Stokes, a graduate student at the University of Texas, shares his excitement about discovering the grue jay, a rare hybrid between blue jays and green jays, in the wild. He discusses the scientific significance, including the implications of climate and land-use changes on bird hybridization. Additionally, the conversation touches on rising health insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act and the ongoing violence in the West Bank, highlighting the broader impacts on both health coverage and daily life for residents.