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AMSEcast

Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science, literature, and technology to share unique perspectives from the realm of the highly trained and curiously minded.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 25, 2025

Franklin’s Curiosity Unpacked with Richard Munson

Alan Lowe talks with Richard Munson about his book Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist. Munson’s book aims to highlight Franklin’s often overlooked scientific achievements. He describes Franklin’s rise from...
Nov. 24, 2025

AMSE Science Report Sudip Parikh

A discussion of American innovation and leadership with Sudip Parikh.
Nov. 14, 2025

AMSE Science Report with Jay Feldman

Author Jay Feldman and Alan Lowe, Director of the AMSE Foundation discuss his book, When the Mississippi Ran Backwards.
Nov. 12, 2025

Planetary Defense 101 with Dr. Robin Andrews

Alan Lowe is joined in this episode of AMSEcast by Dr. Robin Andrews, volcanologist, science journalist, and author of How to Kill an Asteroid. Dr. Andrews explores how modern planetary defense blends cutting-edge detection n...
Nov. 2, 2025

AMSE Science Report with Author Michele Gelfand

Michele J. Gelfand is the John H. Scully Professor of Cross-Cultural Management Professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her book, RULE MAKERS, RULE BREAKERS: How Tight and ...