Guest: Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Every day, new scientific discoveries shape the way we understand our world — from extreme weather to the changing climate. But most of us don’t read scientific journals. Instead, we rely on journalists to translate complex research into stories that inform the public and help us make sense of what it all means. Today we’re joined by Seth Borenstein, a veteran science reporter with the Associated Press who has spent decades covering everything from hurricanes and heat waves to the latest breakthroughs in climate research. Over the years, his reporting has helped bring critical science stories to audiences around the world. In this episode, we’ll talk about how science journalism has evolved, how the media approaches reporting on Climate Change, and what it takes to translate complex science into clear, trustworthy stories for the public.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility
01:43 How Seth Became a Weather and Climate Geek
04:02 The Evolution of Climate Science Narratives
07:47 From Uncertainty to Scientific Certainty
11:53 Finding and Vetting Credible Scientific Sources
16:04 The Role of AP and Wire Services in Science Reporting
17:48 Break 1
18:16 Challenges and Opportunities in Science Journalism
21:52 How Seth Finds His Experts
25:03 Impact of Social Media on Climate and Weather Reporting
27:57 Dealing with Disinformation and Misinformation
28:39 Break 2
29:46 Memorable Stories and Impactful Reporting
32:20 Embedded Reporting with Storm Chasers
34:15 The Human Side of Weather Disasters
36:55 Advice for Future Climate and Science Journalists
39:25 Where to Find Seth's Work

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