The Pulse Specials

Series produced by WHYY

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Host Maiken Scott leads this one-hour, weekly tour of the people and places at the heart of health and science.

It’s a show for curious people who ask: "Yeah, why is that?" Often surprising and always captivating, The Pulse makes science and discovery personal. Produced at WHYY in Philadelphia, the show features scientists, doctors, innovators and storytelling from across the country.

For information about The Pulse please contact Steve Martin at steve@sfmconsulting.com or call 703.715.0827.


103 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Generosity - FUNDRAISER VERSION
From: WHYY
Series: The Pulse Specials
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When it comes to generosity, there’s a wide spectrum in terms of how far we’ll go for others. There’s buy-your-friends-dinner generosity, donate-to...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WCMU Michigan, Yellowstone Public Radio, WAMU, KWIT and more


  • Added: Oct 06, 2023
  • Length: 38:20
  • Purchases: 6
Changing Tastes
From: WHYY
Series: The Pulse Specials
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What we make for dinner, grab as a snack, or have for breakfast changes all the time — and there are some major forces at play: consumer tastes and...

Bought by WNMU-FM, KUSU, KMXT, WABE, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
Chasing the Eclipse
From: WHYY
Series: The Pulse Specials
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On April 8, a swath of North America will be treated to a rare and spectacular sight — a total solar eclipse; in some places, the first in more tha...

Bought by KWBU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., New Hampshire Public Radio, RadioStPete Florida, KRCU Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10

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