In the Pursuit of Truth with Brad Balukjian, Entomologist and Journalist

Jessica interviews Brad Balukjian, Entomologist & Journalist. Brad studied journalism and island biogeography at Duke University and earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley. Brad founded the Natural History and Sustainability program at Merritt College, where he teaches today. In 2020, his first book, The Wax Pack, reached #7 on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list and was named one of NPR's Best Books of the Year. He's now working on a new book, The Six Pack, to be published by Hachette in 2024, about myth vs. reality and shifting identity in the world of professional wrestling. He's written for National Geographic, Smithsonian, Slate, Rolling Stone, and many other publications.

You can check out Brad's work at bradbalukjian.com.

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Credits

Produced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠

Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠Naomi Tepper⁠

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