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Lab Coat Optional

Lab Coat Optional

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Lab Coat Optional is the show where research is made relatable. Each episode, we dive into the research, the people behind it and why it matters. Tune in for smart, accessible conversations on the latest research from Arizona State University, released every other Wednesday.

We are a production of Knowledge Enterprise at ASU. Learn more at research.asu.edu.

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  • The hidden side of national security — and not stealth planes! with Nadya Bliss
    Feb 18 2026

    Nadya Bliss — executive director of the Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute — explains how national security is more than tanks and battleships. She breaks down the vital role university research plays behind the scenes to anticipate emerging needs, strengthen infrastructure, accelerate innovation and quietly prevent conflict.

    Further reading:

    • Listen to Sources & Methods, NPR’s nat sec podcast
    • Check out Phantom Orbit: A Thriller, by David Ignatius

    Learn more about the Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute at Arizona State University.

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky or visit us at research.asu.edu.

    Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!

    Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka

    Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka

    Shot by Alexander Chapin

    Edited by Alexander Chapin

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Editorial support from Diane Boudreau

    Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

    Disclosure:

    Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.

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    43 Min.
  • ASU-Science Prize winners talk transforming messy datasets into solutions [BONUS]
    Feb 17 2026

    Bonus episode!

    Guest host Dr. Lara Ferry, vice president for research at ASU Knowledge Enterprise, talks with Meha Jain, of the University of Michigan and Mayank Kejriwal, of the University of Southern California, the inaugural winners of the ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact, presented by ASU and Science.

    Further reading:

    • Environmentality by Arun Agrawal
    • Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen
    • Taking Down Backpage by Maggy Krell
    • Science as a Vocation by Max Weber
    • The Information by James Gleick

    Learn more about AAAS and follow on LinkedIn, Instagram and Bluesky. Consider becoming a member, too!

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at ASU’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research at ASU on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky or visit us at research.asu.edu.

    Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin, Pete Zrioka and Carrie Herrera Niesen

    Hosted by Lara Ferry

    Shot by Alexander Chapin

    Edited by Quinton Kendall and Alexander Chapin

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Social media by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

    Special thanks to Sally C. Morton

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    29 Min.
  • Why 2026 will decide the future of water in the West, with Rhett Larson
    Feb 4 2026

    Water law expert Rhett Larson explains why 2026 is a make-or-break year for the 40 million people who depend on the Colorado River for drinking water, power, agriculture and so much more. What happens if states can’t agree on how to share this resource going forward, and what do we have to give up to ensure a sustainable future for us all?

    Further reading

    Explore the Kyl Center’s Arizona Water Blueprint to find out the source of your water: azwaterblueprint.asu.edu

    Read Rhett’s book, Just Add Water: Solving the World's Problems Using its Most Precious Resource.

    Look out for Rhett’s next book, Day Zero, a comparative legal analysis of the water crises faced in recent years by Cape Town, Chennai, and Mexico City, and draws water policy lessons from those crises for other cities.

    Learn more about the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at ASU.

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram and LinkedIn, or visit us at research.asu.edu.

    Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!

    Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka

    Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka

    Shot by Alexander Chapin

    Edited by Quinton Kendall and Alexander Chapin

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

    Disclaimer:

    Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.

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    51 Min.
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