Mushrooms, Weakness and Doubt

More from this show

Poems by Sylvia Plath and Kay Ryan take the peripheral status of the fungal kingdom as an invitation to consider the scientific knowns and unknowns, and cultural significance, of mushrooms.

Microbial ecologist Serita Frey, chef Gabrielle Hamilton, plant pathologist Barry Pryor, health advocate Dr. Andrew Weil, writers Maria Popova and Maria Pinto, and journalist Frank Bruni join host Elisa New.

In this episode, we welcome guests:

Frank Bruni, Author
Dr. Serita Frey, Microbial Ecologist
Gabrielle Hamilton, Chef
Mikayla Mace Kelley, Science writer
Maria Pinto, Writer and forager
Maria Popova, Writer
Dr. Barry Pryor, Professor of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona
Dr. Andrew Weil, The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

An illustration of two children planting seeds in a garden with text reading: Oct. 21-27, 2024, National Estate Planning Awareness Week

Receive your free Personal Estate Planning Guide

Bob Ross with text reading: Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins October 29th 5pm
Oct. 29

Paint like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins: Virtual event

Illustration of columns of a capitol building with text reading: Arizona PBS AZ Votes 2024

Arizona PBS presents general election debates

aired Sept. 27

What is the political makeup of Arizona voters?

Subscribe to Arizona PBS Newsletters

STAY in touch
with azpbs.org!

Subscribe to Arizona PBS Newsletters:


Thank you to our sponsors!