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Lab Coat Optional

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Lab Coat Optional is the show where research is made relatable. Each episode, we dive into the research, the people behind it and why it matters. Tune in for smart, accessible conversations on the latest research from Arizona State University, released every other Wednesday.

We are a production of Knowledge Enterprise at ASU. Learn more at research.asu.edu.

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  • Why 2026 will decide the future of water in the West, with Rhett Larson
    Feb 4 2026

    Water law expert Rhett Larson explains why 2026 is a make-or-break year for the 40 million people who depend on the Colorado River for drinking water, power, agriculture and so much more. What happens if states can’t agree on how to share this resource going forward, and what do we have to give up to ensure a sustainable future for us all?

    Further reading

    Explore the Kyl Center’s Arizona Water Blueprint to find out the source of your water: azwaterblueprint.asu.edu

    Read Rhett’s book, Just Add Water: Solving the World's Problems Using its Most Precious Resource.

    Look out for Rhett’s next book, Day Zero, a comparative legal analysis of the water crises faced in recent years by Cape Town, Chennai, and Mexico City, and draws water policy lessons from those crises for other cities.

    Learn more about the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at ASU.

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram and LinkedIn, or visit us at research.asu.edu.

    Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!

    Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka

    Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka

    Shot by Alexander Chapin

    Edited by Quinton Kendall and Alexander Chapin

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

    Disclaimer:

    Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.

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    51 min
  • The power — and limits — of labor action with Michael McQuarrie [BONUS]
    Feb 6 2026

    Bonus episode!

    You might’ve heard about a “shutdown” last week on January 30. Organizers urged people in the U.S. not to work, go to school or spend money at all to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But what is a shutdown, really? How is it different from a strike, or a protest — and what effect do these actions have?

    In this bonus episode, sociologist and director of ASU’s Center for Work and Democracy Michael McQuarrie explains the significance of the labor action stemming from Minneapolis, and how it fits into the historical context of the American labor movement.

    Disclaimer:

    Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.

    Further reading:

    • Strike! by Jeremy Brecher
    • Street Rebellion: Resistance Beyond Violence and Nonviolence by Benjamin Case
    • Popular Contention in Great Britain by Charles Tilly
    • Breaking the Barrier: The Rise of Solidarity in Poland by Lawrence Goodwin

    The last two books are out of print and therefore quite expensive — check your local library!

    Learn more about the Center for Work and Democracy at Arizona State University.

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram and LinkedIn, or visit us at research.asu.edu.

    Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!

    Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka

    Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka

    Shot by Alexander Chapin

    Edited by Alexander Chapin and Quinton Kendall

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Editorial support from Diane Boudreau

    Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

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    25 min
  • A look inside a billion-dollar research engine with Lara Ferry
    Dec 18 2025

    From grant strategy and infrastructure to indirect costs, university research relies on a complex, fast-moving system to pursue discoveries and deliver real-world impact. Lara Ferry, vice president of research for ASU Knowledge Enterprise and President’s Professor, joins the show to explain how universities balance basic curiosity-driven work with applied goals, the challenges and opportunities of the current federal funding landscape and more.

    Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise.

    Follow ASU Research:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/asu-knowledge-enterprise

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuresearch/

    Learn more about our work: https://research.asu.edu

    Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! We are at the mercy of the mighty, fickle algorithms and reviews help new listeners find our show.

    Do you have thoughts or questions for us? Email us at ke.podcast@asu.edu. We’d love to hear from you! As long as you are nice. Be nice.

    Episode credits

    Executive produced by Kate Howells

    Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka

    Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka

    Shot by Alexander Chapin and Christian Van Bebber

    Edited by Alexander Chapin and Quinton Kendall

    Original music from Patrick Cheung

    Motion graphics by Andy Ramos

    Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

    Editorial support from Diane Boudreau and Sandy Leander

    Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson

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    43 min
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