A conversation with Elin Betanzo (Safe Water Engineering LLC) about lead contamination in drinking water, the 2015 Flint Michigan Drinking Water Crisis, and water quality advocacy. Released October 23, 2026.
A conversation with Janaki Anagha (Marigold Fund for Unincorporated California) and Dezaraye Bagalayos (Allensworth Progressive Association) about stewardship of land, water, and local economies in unincorporated communities. Released October 16, 2026.
Read MoreA conversation with Ngodoo Atume (University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program) and Judith Redmond (Full Belly Farm) about California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and its impacts on small, family farms in the state. Released October 2, 2026.
Read MoreA conversation with University of California Desert Research and Extension Center Director Dr. Jairo Diaz about water, agriculture, and border dynamics in the Imperial Valley spanning California, Arizona, and Mexico. Re-released on November 26, 2025 with original interview from April 16, 2021.
Read MoreWelcome to the sixth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about the new normal, our favorite bodies of water, all-time favorite episodes, and upcoming season. Released September 19, 2025
Read MoreA conversation with Deputy Director for Sustainable Water Management Paul Gosselin (CA Department of Water Resources) about California's groundwater governance and progress towards sustainability goals. Released November 22, 2024.
Read MoreWelcome back to the fifth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about some big changes and updates for Season 5. Released August 16, 2024
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