Critically Speaking

Dr. Therese Markow
tmarkow@ucsd.edu

Booking Overview

Critically Speaking is a weekly, accessible show where Dr. Therese Markow interviews experts to separate fact from fantasy across health, society, and environmental topics. It’s a strong booking fit for authors and researchers who can translate complex ideas into everyday language and speak to real-world implications for the public.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 851 followers

30s Ad: 37 - 46, 60s Ad: 45 - 53

Contact Information

tmarkow@ucsd.edu

Host

Dr. Therese Markow - Host of Critically Speaking (criticallyspeaking.net). Dr. Markow interviews foremost experts across health, society, and the planet, translating complex issues into everyday language while separati...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Recognized domain experts who can speak clearly to the public—often authors of well-known books (or established researchers/educators) in education, health/public understanding of science, psychology, history, or related societal-impact fields.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with a mainstream or trade readership, Demonstrated expertise through prior media/public speaking or scholarly work, Clear public-facing communication track record

Recent Guest Discussions

Natalie Wexler - Generative AI Impacts On Learning And Writing; Cognitive Outsourcing And Memory; Misinformation; Implications For Education And Democracy

Ru Marshall - The Reality Behind Carlos Castaneda’s Legacy; Evidence-based Debunking; Charismatic Influence And Cult Dynamics; Psychological Control

Patrick Wyman - How Climate Shaped Human History; Migration And Resilience; Interpreting Ancient Societies Through Environmental And Archaeological Evidence

Recent Topics

Public Health, Education, Science, Climate, Cognitive, Media Literacy, History, Psychology, Society, Misinformation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Critically Speaking
:

Dr. Stephanie Grach: Long COVID

May 26, 2026

Long COVID isn't just lingering fatigue. It's a complex, often life-altering condition that can follow even mild or unnoticed infections. Listen in as Mayo Clinic's Dr. Stephanie Grach breaks down what we really know about Long COVID, who's at risk, and why believing and individualizing care for patients is absolutely critical.   In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Stephanie Grach discuss the emergence and impact of Long COVID. Dr. Grach explains that Long COVID affects an estimated 18 mi...

Natalie Wexler: ChatGPT Can Rot Your Brain

May 19, 2026

How does ChatGPT affect your ability to learn, recall, and share information?   In this episode, Therese Markow and Natalie Wexler discuss the impact of generative AI (like ChatGPT) on education. They discuss the change in writing skills, how AI can undermine the learning process that comes with writing, and the incorrect information often provided by generative AI. Natalie explains how AI can function as cognitive outsourcing, which can reduce the cognitive benefits of learning and memory re...

Ru Marshall: American Trickster - Carlos Castaneda

May 12, 2026

Ru Marshall pulls back the curtain on the man behind the myth of Carlos Castaneda, exposing the real lives, lies, and losses buried beneath his legendary books. In this episode, Therese Markow and Ru Marshall discuss the life and legacy of Carlos Castaneda, who claimed to have been trained as a shaman by Don Juan. Castaneda's books, which sold over 8 million copies, were initially believed but later dismissed as fiction. Marshall's book, "American Trickster," explores Castaneda's origins in P...

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