Laura Krantz

journalist and host of Wild Thing podcast

Guest

Veteran radio producer and host of “Wild Thing”.

Laura Krantz on KCRW

Laura Krantz talks about government programs on UFOs, scientists’ insights from telescope photos, and the changing story of the 1947 Roswell crash.

Aliens likely exist, feds are keeping secrets: ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ author

Laura Krantz talks about government programs on UFOs, scientists’ insights from telescope photos, and the changing story of the 1947 Roswell crash.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Biden administration is embracing nuclear power as part of its climate change strategy. The latest season of “Wild Thing” explores whether this is the best way to go.

‘Wild Thing’: Can nuclear energy solve climate change?

The Biden administration is embracing nuclear power as part of its climate change strategy. The latest season of “Wild Thing” explores whether this is the best way to go.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Astronomers announced this week that they found a possible sign of life in the inhospitable atmosphere of Venus — traces of phosphine. That’s gas that microorganisms on Earth make.

‘Wild Thing: Space Invaders’ explores humans’ fascination with aliens

Astronomers announced this week that they found a possible sign of life in the inhospitable atmosphere of Venus — traces of phosphine. That’s gas that microorganisms on Earth make.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

The U.S. says Israel was behind this week’s remote detonations of Hezbollah’s communication devices. How was the operation pulled off?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

from Left, Right & Center

Insurance hikes aren’t just affecting homes at high risk of fire. Homeowners in urban areas share the brunt of climate change too. Condos are hit especially hard.

from KCRW Features

The U.S. continues to take a firm stance on China. When does censorship go too far? Plus, California’s gas inventory may hurt its neighboring state, Nevada.

from Left, Right & Center

As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

from KCRW Features

Marina Del Rey Middle School went phone-free a year ahead of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s 2025 mandate. It changed everything.

from KCRW Features

Care about our planet? Motivated to live greener? Looking to meet other climate-minded folks in the Los Angeles area?

from The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast

Where does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.

from Left, Right & Center

While we're off this week, we want to introduce you to a new show made by our pals over at Maximum Fun.

from Lost Notes