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(repeat) Hundreds of thousands of scientists took to the streets during the March for Science.\xa0The divisive political climate has spurred some scientists to deeper political engagement \u2013 publicly challenging lawmakers and even running for office themselves.\xa0\xa0But the scientist-slash-activist model itself is contested, even by some of their colleagues.\nFind out how science and politics have been historically intertwined, what motivates scientists to get involved, and the possible benefits and harm of doing so. Is objectivity damaged when scientists advocate?\nPlus, how Michael Mann became a reluctant activist, whether his \u201cstreet fighter\u201d approach is effective in defending climate science, and the price he and his family paid for speaking out.\nAlso, how the organization 314 Action is helping a record number of scientists run for Congress.\xa0But will the group support only Democratic contenders?\nGuests:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\nRobert Young \u2013 Geologist, Western Carolina University\n\n\nDouglas Haynes \u2013 Historian of medicine and science, University of California, Irvine\n\n\nMichael Mann \u2013 Professor, atmospheric science, Director, Earth System Science Center, Penn State University\n\n\nShaugnessy Naughton \u2013 Founder and President, 314 Action\n\n\nAlex Berezow \u2013 Senior fellow of biomedical science at the American Council on Science and Health\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices