
Water Talk
Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval
Water Talk is a national podcast about all things Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco (University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension), Faith Kearns (Arizona State University), and Sam Sandoval (University of California, Davis; University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources)
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Water Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Water Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Water Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

A conversation with soil microbial ecologist Dr. Joshua Garcia about farming in cities, composting, and regenerative agriculture. Released October 18, 2024.
A conversation with soil microbial ecologist Dr. Joshua Garcia about farming in cities, composting, and regenerative agriculture. Released October 18, 2024.
10/18/24 • 41 min

Ep 55: Season 5 Teaser
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Welcome back to the fifth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about some big changes and updates for Season 5. Released August 16, 2024
Welcome back to the fifth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about some big changes and updates for Season 5. Released August 16, 2024
08/16/24 • 12 min

Ep 26: Water Diplomacy and Dialogue
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A conversation with Felicia Marcus (Stanford University) about facilitation, coalition building, innovation, and community partnerships in California. Released June 25, 2021
A conversation with Felicia Marcus (Stanford University) about facilitation, coalition building, innovation, and community partnerships in California. Released June 25, 2021
06/25/21 • 35 min

Ep 59: Science and Civic Engagement
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A conversation with Dr. Juliet Christian-Smith (Union of Concerned Scientists) about the role of scientists in politics and policy with a focus on Western water policy. Released November 1, 2024.
A conversation with Dr. Juliet Christian-Smith (Union of Concerned Scientists) about the role of scientists in politics and policy with a focus on Western water policy. Released November 1, 2024.
11/01/24 • 42 min

Ep 39: Slow Water Movements
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A conversation with Erica Gies (Author, Reporter, National Geographic Explorer) about water detectives, slowing down the movement of water, controlling water, and giving water space. Released May 6, 2022.
A conversation with Erica Gies (Author, Reporter, National Geographic Explorer) about water detectives, slowing down the movement of water, controlling water, and giving water space. Released May 6, 2022.
05/06/22 • 44 min

Ep 50: Comparative Water Politics
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A conversation with Dr. Sharon Megdal (University of Arizona) about water governance in AZ and CA, recharge, transboundary aquifers, and science diplomacy. Released April 28, 2023.
A conversation with Dr. Sharon Megdal (University of Arizona) about water governance in AZ and CA, recharge, transboundary aquifers, and science diplomacy. Released April 28, 2023.
04/28/23 • 42 min

Ep 38: Ag in the Delta
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A conversation with Dr. Michelle Leinfelder-Miles (University of California Cooperative Extension Delta Crops Resource Management Advisor) about different types of crops, soils, salinity, and water management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region. Released April 29, 2022.
A conversation with Dr. Michelle Leinfelder-Miles (University of California Cooperative Extension Delta Crops Resource Management Advisor) about different types of crops, soils, salinity, and water management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region. Released April 29, 2022.
04/29/22 • 34 min

Ep 31: Cover Crop Hydro-economics
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A conversation with Dr. Alyssa DeVincentis (Vitidore) and Dr. Ellen Bruno (UC Berkeley) about the costs and benefits of cover crops, SGMA, and drought resilience. Released March 4, 2022.
A conversation with Dr. Alyssa DeVincentis (Vitidore) and Dr. Ellen Bruno (UC Berkeley) about the costs and benefits of cover crops, SGMA, and drought resilience. Released March 4, 2022.
03/04/22 • 41 min

Ep 24: Drought and disease in the Sierra
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A conversation with Dr. Joan Dudney (UC Davis) about drought, disease, and pest interactions on forest communities in California's Sierra Nevada. Released June 11, 2021
A conversation with Dr. Joan Dudney (UC Davis) about drought, disease, and pest interactions on forest communities in California's Sierra Nevada. Released June 11, 2021
06/11/21 • 34 min

A conversation with Dr. Angel Fernandez-Bou (UC Merced) and Dr. Jose Pablo Ortize Partida (Union of Concerned Scientists) about water equity issues and opportunities for improvement in California's changing climate. Released June 4, 2021
A conversation with Dr. Angel Fernandez-Bou (UC Merced) and Dr. Jose Pablo Ortize Partida (Union of Concerned Scientists) about water equity issues and opportunities for improvement in California's changing climate. Released June 4, 2021
06/04/21 • 43 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Water Talk have?
Water Talk currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does Water Talk cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Water Talk?
The episode title 'Ep 38: Ag in the Delta' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Water Talk?
The average episode length on Water Talk is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Water Talk released?
Episodes of Water Talk are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Water Talk?
The first episode of Water Talk was released on Apr 21, 2020.
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@WhatAreYouDoingHere
Feb 14
water, water, water, what do you know about it? and how it is Life?
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