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Breaking Down the Massive Cuts to Science Funding

June 26, 2025 00:33:25 6.32 MB ( 25.76 MB less) Downloads: 0

In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become too woke.

Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times, explains what is being cut and how much the world of science is about to change.

Guest: Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times.

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