C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now available on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM. The program airs every Tuesday at 7 am, offering listeners an hour-long discussion on important environmental issues.
The radio show builds upon the podcast episodes, featuring Heather Lynch, C4E director and endowed chair for ecology and evolution in the Institute for Advanced Computation Science (IACS). Lynch interviews Stony Brook faculty and researchers about their responses to climate change impacts.
Lynch emphasized that the show is designed for students, environmental enthusiasts, and community members who wish to stay informed about critical environmental discussions. "Science usually lands on the radio because there’s something new and flashy that has been published, but a five-minute segment on one paper isn’t going to give you the real story behind the story," Lynch stated. "C4E Presents is really a chance to dig into the ideas behind the published work — how do faculty see the world, what keeps them up at night, and what do they expect for the future."
Entering its second season this spring, the podcast adopts an interdisciplinary approach. Lynch aims to highlight how Stony Brook researchers are tackling climate change beyond traditional scientific boundaries.
J.D. Allen, a climate communication specialist and lecturer in the School of Communication and Journalism, noted the importance of using community radio to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues at Stony Brook University. "WUSB can help provide a platform for C4E to discuss sustainability, energy, and ecological challenges in the face of climate change by bringing expert insights and local perspectives directly to the Stony Brook community," said Allen.
WUSB has been broadcasting music, news, public affairs, drama, and sports programming since 1977 with a volunteer staff of over 150 individuals from Stony Brook's student body, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents. The station serves tens of thousands of Suffolk County listeners weekly.
"Showcasing important environmental issues on WUSB meets a primary goal of educational radio," said Isobel Breheny-Schafer, general manager of WUSB and assistant director for Student Media in Stony Brook's Division of Student Affairs. She expressed pride in WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM providing this public forum.