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**Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology**

Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.

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An Ancient Pathway Through the Desert Aug 07, 2018

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"They're like the cowboys of the Chisholm trail."

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The Fine Art of Observing Whales Aug 06, 2018

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Life in slow-motion reveals its mysteries to the patient observer.

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The Evolving Song Aug 03, 2018

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All the humpback whales of the North Pacific sing the same, slowly changing song.

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Largest Animals on Earth Aug 02, 2018

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Being huge and fearless has its disadvantages. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.

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The Stuff of Legends Aug 01, 2018

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A first sighting of a whale can take your breath away. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.

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Birds and Landfills Jul 31, 2018

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What's a bird like you doing in a dump like this? This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.

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Keening Jul 30, 2018

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No Kayapo ceremony would be complete without the siren-like collective speech of the women, known as keening. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for the rights of indigenous peoples.

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A Song Like No Other Jul 27, 2018

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How Roger Payne discovered that the long, complicated vocalizations of the humpback whales were actually songs. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration.

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Stopping a Dam Jul 26, 2018

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The Kayapo of Brazil proved that indigenous people can become a powerful voice in their own defense. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for the rights of indigenous peoples.

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Tradition as Weapon Jul 25, 2018

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A history of confrontation made the Kayapo formidable opponents to a government plan to flood their lands. This archival program is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. Anthropologist Terry Turner (1935-2015) was a strong proponent for the rights of indigenous people

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